The world has a great many top-tier beaches, but Portugal easily sweeps the competition. With over 1,000 miles of shoreline its beaches aren’t just great go-tos for swimming, surfing or sunbathing.

Unlike the cold sea off mainland Portugal, Madeira is known for its warmer waters – even though technically they share the ...

Ready to see surfers take on the biggest waves in the world? Head to Praia do Norte, located to the north of Nazaré. The beach is known for its untamed coastline, including rolling dunes and lush ...

In August, Portugal was recognized as the hottest travel destination of 2018, due in no small part to the country's spectacular beaches, which many say are the most beautiful in the world. I recently ...

Portugal’s government plans to reopen beaches on June 6 as it eases confinement measures put in place to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Rules will include keeping a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LISBON, Portugal (AP) — British vacationers ...

PORTO, Portugal — Porto takes pride in its beaches, old churches covered in blue-and-white tiles and its famous port wine named after the city in northern Portugal. It’s also home to a different kind ...

ALGÉS, Portugal — A hot Saturday in August would usually mean beaches bustling with tourists and locals. But instead of a collage of colorful towels and the sounds of splashing and laughter, only a ...