- Praia de Matosinhos. This is a beach sought out by adrenaline-lovers since it's known for strong waves, perfect for surf-related activities.
- Praia do Senhor da Pedra.
- Praia da Luz.
- Praia do Molhe.
- Praia do Carneiro.
- Praia dos Ingleses.
- Praia da Granja.
- Praia Castelo do Queijo.
Accordingly, does Porto have nice beaches?
Porto will surprise you with its quantity and quality of beaches, many of which are easily accessibly by public transport. The city is rarely considered as a beach destination, but it lies at the heart of the Costa Verde, a rugged coastline of golden beaches, rocky headlands and dramatic natural scenery.
Secondly, is Porto near the coast? 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.
One may also ask, can you go swimming in Porto?
All the beaches of Vila Nova, Porto and Matosinhos are blue flag, so they are all swimming beaches, the only cons is the the temperature of the water which can a bit chilly.
Which is nicer Porto or Lisbon?
Lisbon is bigger, it's a large city. There's more to see in Lisbon rather in Porto but, on the other hand, the Douro view in Porto is unique. People in Porto are friendlier, also. I would say, if you like big cosmopolitan cities, go to Lisbon.
