Pay a visit to Portugal’s westernmost beach, Praia da Ursa, and its famous “Bear Rock” formation. Learn to surf at Praia de Carcavelos, located just a 30-minute drive from bustling Lisbon. Experience ...

There’s nowhere quite like Portugal for surfing. The coastline is peppered with breaks for every ability, friendly surf towns, and a laid-back pace that gets under your skin. Brilliant surf spots ...

These are the best coastal towns in Portugal, with something for every type of traveler. Portugal's coastline offers an unmatched mix of surf spots, historic villages, and laid-back beach towns that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Whether it's crowd-free sandy bays, dramatic cliffscapes or marine ...

Vila Vita Parc provides direct access to Tremocos beach, with many more golden stretches of cliff-backed coastline in the surrounding area Portugal has many strengths, but its beaches must be its ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LISBON, Portugal (AP) — British vacationers ...

ALGÉS, Portugal — A hot Saturday in August would usually mean beaches bustling with tourists and locals. But instead of a collage of colorful towels and the sounds of splashing and laughter, only a ...

Portugal’s government plans to reopen beaches on June 6 as it eases confinement measures put in place to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Rules will include keeping a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) ...

Surfers on a beach in Portugal. "Portugal's coastline is a journey of timeless beauty and soulful discovery. Each town along the shore tells a story, not just through its landscapes, but through its ...