BEACHES IN PORTO

PORTO / FOZ

Located to the west of the city, Porto’s shore and the surrounding area have around 10Km of trails for walking, running or cycling. Perfect if you’re looking for a moment to reconnect with nature.

Here the beaches are all blue flags with excellent conditions for bathing with modern support equipment and bicycle parks. They are lined with some of the town’s best restaurants and bars, offering delicious fresh fish and other local dishes.

Here below some beach recommendations:

Praia de Gondarém

It is a small beach with golden sand and 115 m long and grants the blue flag distinction, located just aside Praia do Molhe, where you can find lots of restaurants and bars.

Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz is one of the blue flag beaches in the Porto region.

It is a small beach with golden sand, located next to Monte da Luz, where you can find a lighthouse and a fort.

Praia do Molhe

Praia do Molhe is one of the best beaches in Porto.

This beach has a Blue Flag award and an extension around 168 meters of sand. This place is one of the most illustrated postcards of Porto.

The beach has a sumptuous staircase, with numerous bars that have well-kept balconies, from which you can enjoy views of the sea.

Praia Homem do Leme

Located just aside of Avenida de Montevideo, Homem do Leme Beach owes its name to a statue next to the sand. This small rocky beach offers beautiful views and is extremely pleasant for a few hours of leisure by the sea.

Just in next door there is a small playground, making this beach ideal for families with children.

Praia dos Ingleses

Praia dos Ingleses is a charming beach in Porto that has the Blue Flag award.

It is a fine sand beach, measuring just 86 meters, located in an area with little steep slopes.