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.

From the famed beaches of the Algarve to the sun-soaked islands of the Azores, Portugal is home to an array of breathtaking shorelines just waiting to be explored. But with so many stunning ...

visiting Portugal's northwest coast is a great way to pass the time. In Foz do Douro, located east of the city center along Avenida do Brasil, you'll find a handful of small beaches, like Praia do ...