12 Beautiful Portuguese Beaches You Barely Have to Share

Portugal’s landscape is defined by its long Atlantic coastline, yet the same few beaches get swamped every summer. The Algarve in the south takes the heaviest hit, while beaches near Lisbon also draw big crowds. Alentejo’s coast is finally gaining attention, and the northern beaches near Porto see mixed traffic.

But sometimes you really do want to get away from it all, people included. So here’s a list of lesser-known beaches to visit instead, before everyone else does.

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