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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Praia da Bordeira

Carrapateira, Portugal

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 77 2026
Praia da Bordeira

A sand beach of almost three kilometres, backed by a large dune system, cliffs and a small river that forms a warmer lagoon near the sea. Visitors walk about ten minutes from the parking lot, wading the shallow river, or park on the cliff and take boardwalks down.

Highlights

  • Wide dunes behind fine sand
  • Warm, shallow river lagoon
  • Clifftop viewpoints and boardwalks

Good to know

  • Free parking by river or on cliff
  • No toilets; one beach bar, bring food
  • Windy, big waves; lifeguard on duty

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