Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Praia de Galapinhos

Setúbal, Portugal

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 100 2026
Praia de Galapinhos

A small cove in the Arrábida park with fine white sand, clear calm water and cliffs above the sand. Cars park on the road above, and the last stretch is a walk down steps or a steep trail.

Highlights

  • Fine white sand
  • Clear calm water
  • Cliffs above the sand

Good to know

  • Small roadside parking fills early
  • Sturdy shoes for the steep path
  • Little sand at high tide

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