Most people visiting Porto probably won’t have a trip to the beach on their itinerary. After all, the city did not achieve its World Heritage status for its beaches and there is more than a weeks worth of exploring to be done in and around Porto itself.
That said, Porto is on the coast, the Costa Verde to be precise. Not well known outside of Portugal this often scenic stretch of Atlantic coastline is home to many glorious sandy beaches that seemingly stretch on forever. Whilst Porto may not be home to any of the very best of these beaches there are a few good options just a tram ride away from the city centre. Probably the most easy to access are the string of rock and sand beaches in Foz where you will be spoilt for choice of beachfront cafe. However, for the real beachgoer there is only one choice – Matosinhos beach with its wide stretch of fine golden sand and consistently good surf.

English title: A walk around the beaches of Porto | Matosinhos, Castelo do Queijo, ingleses beach | Porto, Portugal
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