Portugal Beach Itinerary: 10 Days on the Coast

Want a beach-focused trip to Portugal? This 10-day itinerary takes in the best of the coast: Lisbon’s beaches, the turquoise water of Arrábida, the wild Alentejo coast and a week in the Algarve.

Quick answer: Days 1 to 3: Lisbon with Cascais, Carcavelos and the Sintra coast. Day 4: Arrábida and Sesimbra. Days 5 and 6: the Alentejo coast (Comporta, Milfontes). Days 7 to 10: the Algarve (Lagos, Benagil and the eastern islands). Go between June and September.

Days 1 to 3: Lisbon’s beaches

Cascais, Carcavelos, Guincho and the Sintra coast. See the best beaches near Lisbon and beaches near Cascais.

Day 4: Arrábida

Turquoise water at Galapinhos and Portinho. See the Arrábida beaches.

Days 5 and 6: The Alentejo coast

Endless sand at Comporta and the river beaches of Milfontes. See Comporta and Milfontes.

Days 7 to 10: The Algarve

• Lagos: see the best beaches in Lagos.
• Benagil and Marinha: see Praia da Marinha.
• The east: see Ilha Deserta.

See the best Algarve beaches.

Tips

• Car: essential for the coast. See car rental.
• Water: the Atlantic is cool; the eastern Algarve is warmest.

More: the best beaches in Portugal and the best beach towns.

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