Page 28 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Portugal

Family Fun
Almost completely enclosed
in a scallop-shell-shaped bay,
calm waters lap onto soft
sand at São Martinho do Porto
(p180). There are pedalos for
hire, a great ice cream parlour
and huge sand dunes, which
make great places to play, on
DISCOVER Portugal Your Way PORTUGAL FOR Kids boogie boarding on
the other side of the bay.

a Portuguese beach

BREATHTAKING

BEACHES

At more than 1,000 miles (1,610 km) long, with family-friendly stretches,
surfing hot spots buffeted by rolling Atlantic breakers and nightly parties
on the sand, Portugal’s coastline offers something for everyone.

Escape the Crowds
Between Praia da Rocha’s pumping party
scene and Praia do Alvor, which is usually
packed with summer holidaymakers, you’ll
find a secluded hideaway. Prainha, meaning
“tiny beach” in Portuguese, is a pretty beach
near Alvor (p330). Explore the little grottoes
among the rocks
here, which are Secluded Prainha,
inscribed with near Alvor, enclosed
love messages. by rock formations

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