It was just past sunrise and there I was, frolicking on a beach, jumping in tidal pools, running in circles with arms spread wide as starlings flew around me, taking in the beauty as the morning light ...

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 beaches to ...

Portugal’s sun-soaked south-meets-west coast comes into its own in the summer months. It’s a gloriously varied and enticing landscape—a seemingly never ending series of rocky coves and luminous ...

Portugal is the place to go at the moment. An approximately seven-hour flight from the East Coast, it’s one of the most accessible countries in Europe—but that’s not the only reason why it’s so ...

Prince Henry the Navigator helped launch the age of seafaring exploration from the country’s Algarve coast. A family of sailors follows in his wake. Morning at Praia da Batata beach in the city of ...

These scenic stretches of sand are perfect for surfing, sunning, and enjoying the view. Since it's the westernmost beach in continental Europe, some travelers come to Praia da Ursa just for the ...