Beaches
Every beach here has been visited and photographed by us. We are working our way along the coast and adding new beaches regularly.
Central coast
- Praia dos Três IrmãosPortimãoBoardwalk and sand from the east end; stairs from the cliff top at other pointsChecked 25 Oct 2026
- Praia da PrainhaPortimãoStairway from the neighbouring beach, a tunnel and lift via the clifftop restaurant, or along the shore at low tideChecked 25 Oct 2026
- Praia João de ArensPortimãoSteep, narrow path down the cliff, no stairs; or along the shore at low tideChecked 23 Oct 2026
- Praia do VauPortimãoEasy walk onto the sand where the cliffs are lowestChecked 24 Oct 2026
- Praia da RochaPortimãoSteps from the clifftop avenue, or step-free routes from the fortress end and a paved roadChecked 24 Oct 2026
- Praia dos CaneirosLagoaWooden staircase down from the car parkChecked 23 Oct 2026
- Praia do ParaísoLagoaLong zigzag staircase down the cliffChecked 22 Oct 2026
- Praia da MarinhaLagoaPath and stairs down the cliff, about 115 stepsChecked 14 Oct 2026
- Praia de AlbandeiraLagoaPaved path and steps down from the car parkChecked 21 Oct 2026
- Praia da Senhora da RochaLagoaDown a smooth, paved sloping road and ramp at the end of the M530, no steps, noneChecked 22 Oct 2026