15 Best Beach Resorts in Portugal

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

https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/sheratonalgarve.en-gb.html

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

https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/vila-foz-amp-spa.en-gb.html

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.