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Find the most beautiful beaches in northern Portugal for your future trip
La The Atlantic coast in the northern Portugal offers a large number of beaches, each as beautiful as the next.
The particularity of these beaches: being located in an authentic territory and offering a wild and picturesque nature.
Find an accomodation in norther Portugal
Do you want to have a good time on the beaches of northern Portugal? Authentic-Portugal lists the beaches not to be missed if you go near the cities of Porto, vila do Conde, Esposende...
Discover Porto's beaches and surroundings
Staying in Porto? Complete your visits to the historic city center by browsing the beaches of Porto and nearby towns.
Vila Nova de Gaïa is one of the towns with the most beautiful beaches in northern Portugal. Here are a few :
- Madelena Beach
- Dunas Mar Beach
- Granja beach
- Estrela do Mar beach
Porto also has a magnificent beach in one of its chic districts: the Foz district.
On the "praïa de Molhe" beach, admire the beautiful architecture during a stroll between the ocean and palm trees. The "Pergola da foz" is a romantic place where it is possible to contemplate a magnificent sunset. This architecture, located along the beach, was built from an inspiration of the neoclassical architectural style of the 1930s.
Other sandy beaches await you on the coast of Foz:
- Carneiro beach
- Dos Ingleses beach
- Gondarem beach.
Head to a coastline filled with sandy beaches surrounded by beautiful, green natural landscapes.
Esposende's beaches
Esposende is a city known for its nautical activities and its natural park. Live unique experiences and enjoy a stay rich in adventure by exploring the beaches around the city of Esposende.
Esposende has 18 km of beaches. Among this scope, you will find:
Ofir beach
This one is near the natural park of the "littoral norte" and near dunes. If you like to stroll along the water's edge, take advantage of the sea as well as a relief decoration made up of piles of sand and multiple plants. You will also be able to see a magnificent sunset in an authentic setting.
Suave Mar beach is also located in this beautiful environment.
Apulia beach
Enjoy the fine sand of Apulia beach. This has the particularity of being located next to several old windmills that have become dwellings.
In addition to a moment of relaxation on the sand, the beach allows you to indulge in windsurfing, kitesurfing or deep-sea fishing.
Belinho beach
Belinho beach is inserted in dunes. Marine erosion takes this beach, a beach of sand and pebbles.
Enjoy a rocky bottom forming natural pools in the heart of a sublime landscape.
A hiking itinerary is also proposed.
beaches in the city of Vila do Conde
The beaches of Vila do Conde extends for 6 km and goes to the mouth of Ave. Among them is:
- Caxinas beach: A beach for fishermen
- Turismo beach: For tourists who come to enjoy the seaside resort as well as the restaurants and bars located nearby.
- The Blue Beach: The meeting place for surfers.
If you want to discover the surroundings of Vila do Conde and enjoy the nearby beaches, go to:
- Vila cha beach
- Congreira Beach
- Ladeira Norte Beach
- Olinda beach
- Azul Norte Beach
- and many others...
4 beaches of Viana do Castelo
The beaches to discover between a few visits to the city of Viana do Castelo are:
North Beach
Norte beach is a windy beach in the north of Portugal. Take advantage of a small urban beach equipped to offer you moments of relaxation and entertaining moments.
It is also considered a wild beach.
Cabedelo beach
For surfers staying in Viana do Castelo, Cabedelo beach is the place to go.
It is also possible to practice kitesurfing. The waves of Cabedelo beach will make you enjoy a sensational moment.
Carreço beach
Very close to the city of Viana do Castelo, enjoy a beach whose waves are less strong than those located nearby.
It has rocks. If you search a little, you will find crabs and mussels.
Neiva Beach
Neiva Beach, near Viana do Castelo, is located in a typical fishing village.
If you are a nature lover, Neiva Beach is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Its wild decor will perfectly satisfy your desire to discover authentic Portuguese landscapes.
