About Atlantic Coast
Portugal’s Atlantic Coast combines beach towns, surf appeal, and easy coastal breaks beyond the biggest resort hubs.
Best time to visit: May to September
Cities & Towns in Atlantic Coast
Aveiro
Aveiro is known as the “Venice of Portugal” for its canals, art nouveau, and salt-flats scenery near the Atlantic.
Top attractions: Moliceiro boats, Canals
Cascais
Cascais offers seaside elegance, beaches, and a relaxed resort-town feel a short hop from Lisbon.
Top attractions: Cascais Bay, Boca do Inferno