Nearly two miles long, Praia da Bordeira is ... Praia de Miramar on the northwestern coast of Portugal has all the classic features of a truly great beach: smooth golden sand, relatively uncrowded ...

This 500 meter long peaceful beach, framed by high sea cliffs ... Faro, the main town of Algarve, Portugal There’s also lots to do alongside relaxing on and exploring beaches.

Long in the shadow of its big Iberian neighbor, Portugal is now getting its due on the A-list travel circuit. From Lisbon’s living history to the Algarve's luscious sands, here are the 10 top ...