I think you’d agree we could be the cover shot for Portugal‘s award-winning beaches.
Now we’ve walked hand in hand and barefoot on beaches at home and abroad, all for work purposes obvs.
And count the Iberian peninsula, and Portugal in particular, as some of the best experiences.
And perhaps gloss over the shattered glass bottles on the sand on a beach near the Spanish border, which was probably us.
One foot in the Algarve
Preferring, of course, to flag up the Algarve which has been awarded The World’s Leading Beach Destination for the third time at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
The region boasts 100 beaches spread across its 200km coastline on its southern and western shores.
There are 86 Blue Flag beaches which are assessed by the quality of the water, safety, cleanliness and the diversity of the services on offer.
Of them 13 are classed as Zero Pollution, according to the sustainability association ZERO – Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável.
And there are also 47 accessible beaches.
Praia prize
It has been a good year for the region with Albufeira’s Praia da Falésia hailed the best beach in the world in the 2024 edition of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.
President of the Algarve Tourism Bureau André Gomes glowed: ‘This really is an incredible honour.
‘We have won Europe’s Leading Beach Destination ten times.
‘But to win the World’s Leading Beach is another level altogether when you consider the number of countries that have great beaches.’
Our Algarvian pals have pointed us in the direction of Praia de Cacela Velha.
It is a secluded beach with a shallow gradient that’s good for long walks and birding and marine spots.
While Seven Valleys Hanging Trail is a scenic trail that runs from Praia da Marinha to Praia de Vale Centeanes.
The trail offers panoramic views and you can stop at Praia da Marinha to see the stone arches and clear waters.
And Alvor is a long, blue flag beach with calm parts for families and on-shore breezes for kite-surfers.
Now while we always love to share the charms of the Algarve, there is a Portugal beyond its shores.
Sands of Portugal
And our old amigo and guide Jose Madomis would never allow us to pass without pushing the attractions of his beloved Coimbra and Portugal Centro.
So for those who are wondering then your young romantic couple here are pushing our case.
For the cover shot for Portugal’s award-winning beaches.
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MEET YOU ON THE BEACHES