©Salete Madeira
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Vítor Santos
Unknown by the majority, Foz beach is between Cabo Espichel and Bicas beach. With very little sand area and choppy sea, it is perfect for those looking to get away from the crowds.
© Paulo Frias
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Paulo Frias
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
Located between Coelhos beach and Portinho da Arrábida with Anicha rock right in front we can find Creiro beach. It is one of the busiest beaches of Arrábida-Espichel coast due to its long white sandy shore, easy accesses and wide range of nautical activities and restaurants.
© Mafalda Gaspar
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Vítor Santos
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Miguel Nunes
In between Galapinhos and Creiro beaches, Coelhos beach is a paradise of crystalline waters and white sand. The path to reach it is not an easy one, its steep trails make this beach one of the quietest.
© Mónica Monteiro
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Mafalda Gaspar
Located between Coelhos beach and Portinho da Arrábida with Anicha rock right in front we can find Creiro beach. It is one of the busiest beaches of Arrábida-Espichel coast due to its long white sandy shore, easy accesses and wide range of nautical activities and restaurants.
© Paulo Frias
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Sílvia Tavares
Known as Paradise Beach, this is the first wild beach after Cabo Espichel. Hidden in the slopes of the cliffs, it is a small and rocky beach full of pebbles and little stones. In the past it was commonly used as shelter by fishermen and their boats, nowadays is it very popular among diving schools for first dive experiences.
© Vítor Santos
Small and secluded, frequented by locals. Alpertuche beach has translucent waters and more stones than sand, which can only be revealed during the low tide.
© Sílvia Tavares
Known as Paradise Beach, this is the first wild beach after Cabo Espichel. Hidden in the slopes of the cliffs, it is a small and rocky beach full of pebbles and little stones. In the past it was commonly used as shelter by fishermen and their boats, nowadays is it very popular among diving schools for first dive experiences.
© Vítor Santos
250 meters from the nearest shore of Portinho beach, we can find Anicha Rock. Being surrounded by a sandy area, its complex structure of underwater platforms, cracks and crevices bring a unique richness to the Marine Park. Around 70 different species of seaweeds and dozens of marine invertebrates have been found here. Anicha beach is named after the rock in front of it. Some might say that this is the most beautiful beach of Portinho da Arrábida, even though sometimes the tides limits its access.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
A beach with a calm sea and long stretch of sand, Figueirinha is the first beach of Luiz Saldanha Marine Park for those coming from Setúbal. During the summer is one of the most popular and busiest beaches along the shore. When the tide is low, the sand forms an inlet that ensures good conditions for windsurfing.
© Vítor Santos
Bathed from the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean, its sheer high cliffs make Cabo Espichel a treasure of stunning scenery. Due to the exposure to oceanic winds it is an arid and dry area poor in vegetation.
© Sílvia Tavares
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Vítor Santos
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Miguel Nunes
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Vítor Santos
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Luis Quinta
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Luis Quinta
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Sílvia Tavares
In between Galapinhos and Creiro beaches, Coelhos beach is a paradise of crystalline waters and white sand. The path to reach it is not an easy one, its steep trails make this beach one of the quietest.
© Mafalda Gaspar
Located between Coelhos beach and Portinho da Arrábida with Anicha rock right in front we can find Creiro beach. It is one of the busiest beaches of Arrábida-Espichel coast due to its long white sandy shore, easy accesses and wide range of nautical activities and restaurants.
© Miguel Nunes
Trapped in the dazzling landscape of Serra da Arrábida, protected by the winds, Galapos beach is one the most beautiful of the marine park. Its calm sea of clear waters allows the observation of the magnificent marine life of the park.
© Luis Quinta
250 meters from the nearest shore of Portinho beach, we can find Anicha Rock. Being surrounded by a sandy area, its complex structure of underwater platforms, cracks and crevices bring a unique richness to the Marine Park. Around 70 different species of seaweeds and dozens of marine invertebrates have been found here. Anicha beach is named after the rock in front of it. Some might say that this is the most beautiful beach of Portinho da Arrábida, even though sometimes the tides limits its access.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
250 meters from the nearest shore of Portinho beach, we can find Anicha Rock. Being surrounded by a sandy area, its complex structure of underwater platforms, cracks and crevices bring a unique richness to the Marine Park. Around 70 different species of seaweeds and dozens of marine invertebrates have been found here. Anicha beach is named after the rock in front of it. Some might say that this is the most beautiful beach of Portinho da Arrábida, even though sometimes the tides limits its access.
© Mafalda Gaspar
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
©Programa BIOMARES
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Sílvia Tavares
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Sílvia Tavares
Calm waters and golden sand characterize Califórnia beach. It is a typical “city beach” with a boulevard full of restaurants that allow locals and visitors to taste the rich gastronomy of the area, based on fish and shellfish of the surrounding waters of Sesimbra.
© Sílvia Tavares
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Sílvia Tavares
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Luis Quinta
250 meters from the nearest shore of Portinho beach, we can find Anicha Rock. Being surrounded by a sandy area, its complex structure of underwater platforms, cracks and crevices bring a unique richness to the Marine Park. Around 70 different species of seaweeds and dozens of marine invertebrates have been found here. Anicha beach is named after the rock in front of it. Some might say that this is the most beautiful beach of Portinho da Arrábida, even though sometimes the tides limits its access.
© Rita Jacinto
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Mário Simões
250 meters from the nearest shore of Portinho beach, we can find Anicha Rock. Being surrounded by a sandy area, its complex structure of underwater platforms, cracks and crevices bring a unique richness to the Marine Park. Around 70 different species of seaweeds and dozens of marine invertebrates have been found here. Anicha beach is named after the rock in front of it. Some might say that this is the most beautiful beach of Portinho da Arrábida, even though sometimes the tides limits its access.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Miguel Nunes
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Rita Jacinto
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Vítor Santos
Cova da Mijona beach is considered a wild because of its hidden and difficult access. Located in a large inlet, it is protected by the edge of a cliff and has a nice sandy area.
© Paulo Frias
Trapped in the dazzling landscape of Serra da Arrábida, protected by the winds, Galapos beach is one the most beautiful of the marine park. Its calm sea of clear waters allows the observation of the magnificent marine life of the park.
© Sílvia Tavares
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Paulo Frias
Trapped in the dazzling landscape of Serra da Arrábida, protected by the winds, Galapos beach is one the most beautiful of the marine park. Its calm sea of clear waters allows the observation of the magnificent marine life of the park.
© Vítor Santos
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Sílvia Tavares
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Luis Quinta
In between Galapinhos and Creiro beaches, Coelhos beach is a paradise of crystalline waters and white sand. The path to reach it is not an easy one, its steep trails make this beach one of the quietest.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Sílvia Tavares
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Isa Costa
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Luis Quinta
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Vítor Santos
Located between Coelhos beach and Portinho da Arrábida with Anicha rock right in front we can find Creiro beach. It is one of the busiest beaches of Arrábida-Espichel coast due to its long white sandy shore, easy accesses and wide range of nautical activities and restaurants.
© Sílvia Tavares
Calm waters and golden sand characterize Califórnia beach. It is a typical “city beach” with a boulevard full of restaurants that allow locals and visitors to taste the rich gastronomy of the area, based on fish and shellfish of the surrounding waters of Sesimbra.
© Vítor Santos
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Paulo Frias
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
Trapped in the dazzling landscape of Serra da Arrábida, protected by the winds, Galapos beach is one the most beautiful of the marine park. Its calm sea of clear waters allows the observation of the magnificent marine life of the park.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
With a handful of alleys, houses and a few restaurants, Portinho da Arrábida is more famous by its beach of crystalline blue waters. It allows easy access to the underwater world of the Marine Park Professor Luiz Saldanha, being the best choice for snorkelling and scuba diving. Portinho da Arrábida beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, its stands out from the luxuriant vegetation of the hills with its white fine sand and many shades of blue from the clear sea water.
© Vítor Santos
Known as Paradise Beach, this is the first wild beach after Cabo Espichel. Hidden in the slopes of the cliffs, it is a small and rocky beach full of pebbles and little stones. In the past it was commonly used as shelter by fishermen and their boats, nowadays is it very popular among diving schools for first dive experiences.
© Vítor Santos
Bathed from the south and west by the Atlantic Ocean, its sheer high cliffs make Cabo Espichel a treasure of stunning scenery. Due to the exposure to oceanic winds it is an arid and dry area poor in vegetation.
© Mafalda Gaspar
Located between Coelhos beach and Portinho da Arrábida with Anicha rock right in front we can find Creiro beach. It is one of the busiest beaches of Arrábida-Espichel coast due to its long white sandy shore, easy accesses and wide range of nautical activities and restaurants.
© Sílvia Tavares
Small and secluded, frequented by locals. Alpertuche beach has translucent waters and more stones than sand, which can only be revealed during the low tide.
© Vítor Santos
250 meters from the nearest shore of Portinho beach, we can find Anicha Rock. Being surrounded by a sandy area, its complex structure of underwater platforms, cracks and crevices bring a unique richness to the Marine Park. Around 70 different species of seaweeds and dozens of marine invertebrates have been found here. Anicha beach is named after the rock in front of it. Some might say that this is the most beautiful beach of Portinho da Arrábida, even though sometimes the tides limits its access.
© Sílvia Tavares
In between Galapinhos and Creiro beaches, Coelhos beach is a paradise of crystalline waters and white sand. The path to reach it is not an easy one, its steep trails make this beach one of the quietest.
© Miguel Nunes
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
©Bolhas tours
The clear blue waters and the extraordinary marine life that exists in the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park, are an invitation for practicing underwater activities, awakening the curiosity to discover what makes this sea so precious.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
Trapped in the dazzling landscape of Serra da Arrábida, protected by the winds, Galapos beach is one the most beautiful of the marine park. Its calm sea of clear waters allows the observation of the magnificent marine life of the park.
© Sílvia Tavares
Calm waters and golden sand characterize Califórnia beach. It is a typical “city beach” with a boulevard full of restaurants that allow locals and visitors to taste the rich gastronomy of the area, based on fish and shellfish of the surrounding waters of Sesimbra.
© Isa Costa
Besides Galapos beach, Galapinhos stands out from the exuberant vegetation. The clear and calm blue waters make it perfect for scuba diving and spear fishing. Quiet and inviting to those who appreciate a restful place. A small walk trough trails or crossing the neighbour beach are the best, if not the only, ways to reach this paradise. In 2017 it was elected the best european beach by the European Best Destinations website. We wonder why?
© Vítor Santos
One of the best kept secrets of our coast, with a calm and pleasant sea, blue and crystalline waters and full of intense colors. An adventurous spirit is necessary to get there because the access is not easy, but the effort is worth it as soon as you see this beach. Rocks of curious shapes, one of them looking like the head of a horse, and a stream that flows into it, give it the name of Ribeira do Cavalo (horse stream) beach.
© Câmara Municipal de Setúbal
Trapped in the dazzling landscape of Serra da Arrábida, protected by the winds, Galapos beach is one the most beautiful of the marine park. Its calm sea of clear waters allows the observation of the magnificent marine life of the park.
