You will find numerous options for the best beach resorts in Portugal. It’s home to some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, making it a top destination for a relaxing seaside escape.
On your beach holiday in Portugal, you can look forward to discovering sandy islands lapped by crystal-clear waters and secluded coves near the edge of a sea cliff. You’ll also find beaches for those who come here to hone their surfing skills.
To guarantee an enjoyable holiday, treat yourself to a stay in one of the best resorts in the country. Although a list of the country’s best resorts could run into hundreds, we’ve narrowed it down to 15. So, here are our picks for the best beach resorts in Portugal!
Also, be sure to read my guides on Music Festivals in Portugal, Islands in Portugal, and Airbnbs in Portugal for more trip-planning inspiration!
Pine Cliffs Resort Algarve
Where: Albufeira, Algarve
Price: $411+ per night
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Pine Cliffs Resort clings around the clifftops of the Algarve with an incredibly scenic golf course. Part of Marriot’s Luxury Collection, it is one of the most luxurious beach resorts in Portugal. The resort’s architecture and design are inspired by the region’s Moorish history, with Portuguese tiles spread throughout, evoking an authentic vibe.
Occupying a 179-acre of land, Pine Cliffs Resort has over 140 rooms and some suites. They exude contemporary luxury and overlook panoramic vistas. The interiors feature soft colors with clean lines and bleached wood. The bathrooms are as extravagant as the rooms, with luxurious touches such as egg-shaped tubs and elegant rain showers.
Vila Foz Hotel & SPA
Where: Aldoar – Foz do Douro – Nevogilde, Porto
Price: $469+ per night
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Located north of Porto, only a few steps from Molhe Beach, Vila Foz Hotel & SPA is a lavish beachfront resort that looks more like a mansion than a beach resort. The sea-inspired rooms offer the ultimate luxury beach getaway, complete with air-conditioning, a coffee machine, a minibar, flatscreen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower.
The spa of Vila Foz is one of its highlights. It’s unlike the usual spa, as it offers unique herbology treatments. Aside from the spa, the other amenities you can enjoy at the resort include a fitness center, lovely garden, restaurant, and bar. They also offer complimentary bikes and shuttles to and from Porto.
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Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Where: Ribeira Grande, São Miguel
Price: $489+ per night
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If you’re looking for an eco-friendly beach resort in Portugal, stay in Santa Barbara, an eco-beach resort in Ribeira Grande, in the Azores region. Nestled in a black sand beach along Sao Miguel Island, the luxury hotel is a unique alternative to the golden sand beaches of the Iberian Peninsula.
Located along the island’s north coast, Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort offers direct access to the beach. Its comfortable villas are decorated using sustainable materials to keep up with its eco-friendly theme, featuring a mix of modern and traditional influences. Enjoy plenty of fun activities like diving, fishing, and whale watching. After a day of adventure, delight in the delectable meals of the resort’s restaurant, which specializes in farm-to-table cuisines.
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Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort
Where: Casal da Lagoa Seca, Centro
Price: $269+ per night
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Located in the famous surfing spots of Baleal and Peniche, Praia D’ El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort is the best beach resort in Portugal for those who come here on a surfing holiday. The sprawling resort has 177 guest rooms with a terrace or balcony. Aside from having direct access to the beach, you can use the resort’s indoor and outdoor pool.
The elegant guest rooms have modern amenities, including air conditioning and TV with cable. All have fully furnished spacious living areas and balconies offering stunning views of the ocean and the golf course. After surfing or playing golf, indulge in delectable meals at one of the resort’s fantastic restaurants.
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Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Where: Armação de Pêra, Algarve
Price: $411+ per night
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Vilalara Thalassa is a stunning wellness resort along the Algarve, considered one of the best beach resorts in Portugal for a wellness holiday. It has five swimming pools and a world-class spa offering Thalassotherapy treatment, a sauna, and Turkish bath facilities. They also offer yoga classes.
You can book one of the resort’s medical and wellness programs, including anti-smoking help and water rejuvenation. Vilalara Thalassa’s beachfront location means you will have direct private beach access. Stay in any of the private suites and apartments. Some of these have pool views, while others have ocean views.
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Conrad Algarve
Where: Quinta do Lago, Algarve
Price: $651+ per night
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As one of the best beach resorts in Portugal, Conrad has everything you can expect for a relaxing beach getaway. Aside from a beautiful private beach, the resort has three swimming pools, five restaurants, one with a Michelin star, and a spa with world-class amenities, offering specialized treatments like oxygen inhalation.
The Conrad is another go-to resort for those who want to experience a wellness holiday in Portugal. Aside from indulging in relaxing health and wellness treatments from its fantastic spa, you can sign up for wellness activities like yoga classes and weight loss programs. All rooms at the Conrad feature contemporary and elegant interiors and have modern amenities like a flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi, and an ensuite marble bathroom with a rain shower.
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Tivoli Carvoeiro
Where: Carvoeiro, Algarve
Price: $275+ per night
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Many of Portugal’s best beach resorts are in the Algarve, a scenic region famous for its pristine beaches. If you’re heading to the Algarve, stay in the Tivoli Carvoeiro, a stunning whitewashed resort perched along the clifftops overlooking the sea. A lavish lobby will greet you as you arrive at the resort. It has a low ceiling with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening into the Atlantic coast.
Tivoli Carvoeiro has 248 rooms decorated in soft hues of blues and grays, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean. Their ensuite bathrooms have an open-plan design with spacious walk-in showers. Expect excellent service throughout your stay, as the staff is eager to provide the best quality of service. You will have access to a sauna and steam room, a fitness center, a circular swimming pool, and a kid’s pool overlooking the ocean.
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The Albatroz Hotel
Where: Cascais, Portugal
Price: $440+ per night
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Located in the Cascais, a coastal resort town renowned for its sandy beaches, the Albatroz Hotel is one of the most stunning beach resorts in Portugal. It sits on a cliff sandwiched by two golden beaches and is only a short stroll to the old town of the Cascais, where you’ll find a casino, shops, and restaurants. Housed in a building from 1873, the Albatroz Hotel features an attractive, white-washed design topped by red clay tiles with views looking out into the stunning ocean.
There are 51 rooms within the resort, occupying three buildings, including the century palace from the 19th century. Aside from the usual modern amenities, the suites have added luxuries such as Nespresso machines and bathroom amenities from Clarins. Resort amenities include a beautiful swimming pool and a small gym with ocean views.
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VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira
Where: Sao Martinho, Funchal
Price: $332+ per night
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If you want a relaxing beach holiday in Madeira, stay in VidaMar Resort Hotel, a five-star resort along the region’s southern coast. It’s a short walk from central Funchal and has a private beach area with sun loungers and water sports amenities. All rooms at VidaMar have balconies with sea or garden views. They each have an air conditioning system, a mini refrigerator, and an ensuite bathroom.
On-site amenities include three saltwater infinity pools for adults and another one for kids. There are also restaurants serving local and international cuisines. As one of the most family-friendly resorts in Portugal, VidaMar offers a safe environment for kids to play around.
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Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel
Where: Sagres, Algarve
Price: $537+ per night
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If you’re heading to the Algarve with the kids, stay in Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, a family-friendly beach resort in Portugal offering child-friendly amenities, like kiddie pools and facilities for water sports, from windsurfing to paddle boarding. The beautiful hotel rooms spill out into a terrace overlooking the sea. If you want more space, book the timber-clad cabins featuring split-level accommodation – the perfect choice for families.
The staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming and will attend to your needs. They will go the extra mile by ensuring your kids are having a great time, such as setting up coloring stations at meal times and giving parents time to enjoy their meals.
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Vila Joya
Where: Albufeira, Algarve
Price: $900+ per night
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Vila Joya is another lovely resort in the Algarve perched on cliffs overlooking the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s one of those resorts where you may not want to end your holiday, thanks to its superb ocean views and excellent service and facilities. Having only 22 rooms, you can enjoy intimate service during your stay.
The rooms vary in size and design, with lavish bathrooms featuring beautiful hand-painted tiles. Book the Junior Suite, and you’ll have a sleek white bathroom with a cutting-edge shower. Some rooms have a private pool or whirlpool tub on the terrace. You will also have access to a small spa with a steam room and an outdoor swimming pool.
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Vila Vita Parc
Where: Armação de Pêra, Algarve
Price: $467+ per night
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Perched on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Vila Vita Parc is one of the top beach resorts in Portugal, offering world-class service and featuring Moorish-style buildings with lush tropical gardens in the surrounding. Its strategic location in the center of the Algarve means you’ll have access to the region’s top attractions, including its gorgeous beaches.
Housed in a traditional Portuguese-style building with gorgeous, whitewashed exteriors, Vila Vita Parc is a beautiful hotel guaranteed to offer a beach holiday you’ll never forget. Service is top-notch and has posh resort amenities like mini-golf, tennis courts, two outdoor swimming pools, and one indoor pool. The spa is world-class, and the resorts have in-house specialists in physiotherapy, reflexology, and osteopathy.
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Areias do Seixo
Where: Santa Cruz, Portugal
Price: $598+ per night
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Located in Lisbon, Areias do Seixo is a lovely beach resort offering access to the capital city’s beautiful sandy beaches. A studded old door greets you as you arrive at the resort and will lead you toward a lovely courtyard. There are only 14 wonderfully decorated rooms. Aside from the wrought-iron beds with patchwork quilts, they have log-fire stoves and chandeliers.
One of the highlights of your stay is the resort’s farm-to-table restaurant, focusing on sustainability and organic farming. You can go fishing, and the chef can cook your catch. Like the other luxury beach resorts in Portugal, Areias do Seixo has a lovely spa offering massages and beauty treatments.
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Memmo Baleeira – Design Hotels
Where: Sagres, Algarve
Price: $164+ per night
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Located in the town of Sagres in the Algarve, Memmo Baleeira is one of the best beach resorts in Portugal. It’s nestled along a golden stretch of sand and features smooth and whitewashed exteriors highlighting its sleek and modern wooden interiors. The resort has 144 well-appointed rooms and suites with comfy beds and superior cotton bedding.
A team of friendly staff will welcome you as you arrive and will be happy to help with whatever you need. Aside from the private beach access, the resort has a surf center with surfing coaches to train all surfers of all levels, from beginners to pros.
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Bela Vista Hotel & Spa – Relais & Chateaux
Where: Portimão, Algarve
Price: $565+ per night
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Bela Vista Hotel & Spa is one of the most stylish beach resorts in Portugal that overlooks Portimao’s bustling Praia de Rocha. Established in 1934, it retains many original features plus all the luxurious amenities you would expect, including a lovely plunge pool, a fitness room, and a spa by L’Occitane.
The spacious bedrooms and suites feature bold shades of blues, yellows, and whites. They have ensuite bathrooms with elegant showers and tubs. Within the resort ground is a separate house called the Blue House, which houses seven luxurious suites.
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