- Where to go to sunbathe?
- Weather features of a beach holiday in Portugal
- Azores for the sophisticated
- Useful information
Located on the outskirts of Europe, Portugal has done a lot for humanity in its time. The first sailing tourists set out from Lisbon to conquer unknown lands back in the 15th century, and today, on the contrary, travelers from all over the world are striving to this country, open to all winds. Among other worthy vacation options, a beach vacation in Portugal stands out: here His Majesty the Atlantic Ocean rules the ball.
Where to go to sunbathe?
For more than one and a half thousand kilometers of the Portuguese coast, suitable for a beach holiday, you can find sand, pebbles, and rocky bays, and therefore you will have to choose where to sunbathe based on your own preferences:
- The Algarve is the most beautiful and famous beach destination in Portugal. This part of the coast stretches for 150 km in the south of the country. The western beaches in the Algarve are preferred by fans of solitude, and on the sandy eastern beaches you can find families with children, couples, and youth companies. Charters fly here from Moscow and local airlines from Lisbon.
- Funchal is a place suitable not only for sunbathing. The center of Madeira Island can offer a rich excursion program, walks in the mountains, and tasting local drinks in small wineries.
- The sandy beaches of Estoril stretch for many kilometers and each of them is ideally equipped and equipped. On the shore, you can not only sunbathe and swim, but also rent equipment for water sports and fishing, or dine in a restaurant whose menu consists of the most famous local dishes.
Weather features of a beach holiday in Portugal
On the Algarve coast, the beach season begins in mid-June, when the air warms up to a stable + 26 ° C during the day. The water here remains cool even in summer, and the thermometer values in it rarely exceed + 22 ° С. Rains during the beach season are very rare and only start to fall regularly in September.
It is worth flying to Madeira not earlier than the end of June, when stable values of daytime temperatures are set around + 23 ° С. There is no strong heat here at all, and the water rarely warms up above + 22 ° C. This climate is ideal for those who do not tolerate heat and other exotic weather.
Estoril's climate is particularly mild and has a lot of sunny days. In summer it is quite hot here and the thermometers show + 28 ° С and + 20 ° С on land and in water, respectively.
Azores for the sophisticated
The Azores archipelago, part of Portugal, is located two hours from Lisbon. Here you will not find fancy hotels and advanced guides with advertising brochures: the Azores are waiting for those tourists who can take care of their own leisure.
The swimming season opens in the archipelago in mid-June and lasts until the first days of October. There is no stifling heat on the islands, but there are plenty of cool nights even in July.
On tours to the Azores, people come to watch whales and scuba dive into forests of soft coral, wander among geysers and admire ancient temples. The beaches here are covered with solidified lava and only in some places - with sand, and the windows of the hotels offer amazing views of the ocean and relic forests on the hills.
There are 2-3 * hotels available on the archipelago, in which a room costs $ 40-50 per night.
Useful information
Reviews of tourists indicate that most of the beaches in Portugal are equipped for a convenient and comfortable stay. On them you can rent umbrellas and sun loungers, take a fresh shower and comfortably change your bathing suit in the locker room. For a bite to eat and a refreshing cocktail, coastal cafes and restaurants offer fresh seafood as the main dish.
The free beach in Funchal within the city is pebbly, but equipped with minimal amenities: toilets and fresh showers. To the west of the capital of Madeira, there are several beaches that have been awarded Blue Flag certificates for their cleanliness. Among them there are sandy and pebbly ones, and the infrastructure includes parking and showers, changing rooms and sports equipment rental. This free beach paradise is called Praia Formosa.
In the photos of tourists taken in Estoril, you can see many medieval sights, ancient fortresses, ancient caves and interesting museums. For family holidays, ideal conditions have been created here - as many as eight water parks offer active recreation for tourists of all ages. Prices for hotels are highly dependent on the star rating and range from $ 40 for a room in a 2 * hotel to $ 150 for a 5 * apartment.
