Less than an hour from Lisbon, Arrábida is a postcard nestled between the mountains and the Atlantic, where there is no shortage of beaches for everyone. From Setubal to Cape Espichel, there are several gaps of paradise. To reach some of Arrábidas beaches, you have to beat a purgatory or take a ride from the boatman. Run with us this 40 kms.

Less than an hour from Lisbon, Arrábida is a postcard nestled between the mountains and the Atlantic, where there is no shortage of beaches for everyone: those who take the kids in tow and want an easy life and those who dont mind traveling more or more. less complicated to enjoy paradisiacal beaches. Orient us and decide which beach to extend the towel on.

 

Set in the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, Portinho Beach is one of the most beautiful in Portugal. Its fine white sands and the varied shades of blue of the clear waters contrast with the verdant vegetation of the Serra, forming a beautiful scenery that invites you to rest.



 

Arrabida Port

In this quiet bay it is possible to go scuba diving to observe the marine diversity, however it is forbidden to spearfishing because the seabed is also considered a nature reserve.

 

Figueirinha Beach

 

The calm sea and the beauty of the surrounding landscape make Figueirinha one of the best known beaches in the region and, therefore, very crowded during the summer season. This beach has a long sandy beach, which at low tide extends into the sea by a tongue of sand, giving rise to a kind of cove, where windsurfing is used.

Paia da Figueirinha

Nearby is a wooded area on the banks of the river that flows into it and in summer is used for picnics. The sea is usually calm, so Figueirinha becomes a very busy beach during the summer season. A long sandbar emerges during low tide making this beach particularly appealing to children. Integrated in Serra da Arrábida, it also has a beautiful view of Troia (opposite) and the Portinho da Arrábida which is located on your right. It has as support infrastructures a paid parking of 277 places, restaurant, surveillance, awnings and games.

 

Galapos Beach

Surrounded by the stunning landscape of Serra da Arrábida, Galapos Beach is one of the most beautiful in the region, sheltered by the cliffs that protect it from winds, keeping the tranquility of its waters.

 



Galapos Pria

Very quiet and sheltered beach with clear waters that favors the observation of marine species. The sea is calm, tranquility that makes it ideal for swimming. But in these crystal clear waters you can also easily observe the seabed. The two combined features make this lifeguard beach an ideal place for diving.

 

Galapinhos Beach

Quiet beach with a serene sea and clear waters, favoring the observation of marine species. It is ideal for diving and spearfishing. This secret paradise began to gain prominence when Galapinhos, located on the Arrábida coast in Setúbal, was voted the best beach in Europe in 2017 by the European Best Destinations website. After that, the beach began to gain more visibility and attract the attention of tourists.

Galapinhos Paia

Galapinhos beach is ideal for lovers of beaches of small and quiet corners, sheltered among the rocks. Beach with surveillance, and access is by ground tracks with considerable slope. Hard car parking.

 

Cova da Mijona Beach

 

It is in a wide cove, protected to the west by a cliff edge, and has a very friendly sandy tongue. This is where you will find the only fully recovered pebble from this coast (the Calhau da Mijona), which is the dream of any hermit with a vocation for the pun.

HOW TO GET THERE: Departing from the new village, next to it is an hour to climb the mountain trail that ends with an abrupt descent. For Cova da Mijona, there is still a trail to be dug in the ravine. Go with who knows or, better yet, take a boat ride. We recommend transfers Natural Strand ( www.vertentenatural.com ).

 

 

Rabbits Beach

A wild beach a paradise of crystal clear waters as is normal in this place, is located between Galapinhos beach and Creiro beach (Portinho da Arrábida). Quiet and hard to reach beach. It is located in a small cove at the foot of the Arrábida mountain range. It is a beach of white sand, calm and transparent waters. Unsupervised beach with access by ground tracks with considerable slope.

Rabbits Beach

Parking is limited and visitors to this beach have to park along the mountain roads. In order to avoid traffic queues, access to the beaches was restricted and it is forbidden to transit towards Praias-Centro de Setúbal until 9 pm on September 15. This condition, although delaying the arrival of many visitors, has the advantage of allowing the view from the top of the mountain, which includes the city of Setúbal and part of the Alentejo coast.

 

Pilots Beach

 

The Pilots Beach has a small size beach that is all immersed in the high tide. The waters are calm and crystal clear. In the bathing area, there is a large boulder that stands out.

 

This beach is located on the slope of the long descent that precedes Portinho da Arrábida, just before the Fort of Santa Maria da Arrábida or Fort of Arrábida. The access is made by a staircase that goes through an iron gate.

 

Creiro Beach

Between Coelhos beach and Portinho da Arrábida, there is Creiro beach, which stands out for its Pedra da Anicha, a small islet, facing the well-known “white hill”. This beach has for some years the easiest access, with the construction of a road and several parking lots.



Along the way to the beach, there is a staircase, which offers laterally some benches housed in small recesses. Beach with surveillance and restorative and leisure support services for the holidaymaker, such as the rental of awnings and non-motorized pleasure boats. There are no public toilets, only private to entities that offer the above services.

 

Mont Blanc Beach

Monte Branco Beach has a small sand, interspersed with pebbles and blocks. It acquired its name because in the past there was a sand dune that covered the cliffs to the vegetation higher up the slope.

It is located in the source area of the Portinho da Arrábida Bay. About 200 meters from the coast, to the south, stands the imposing Pedra da Anicha. Here, diving is common. This is a very infrequent beach and those looking for a day of privacy in the wild find a place to enjoy it.

 

Alpertuche Beach

 

Alpertuche beach, is a small beach with many stones and clear waters little known and that serves mainly residents here residents. Alpertuche Beach, or Alportuche Beach, is south-east oriented and is made up of pebbles, revealing the sand during low tide.



 

Next to the access there is an old ruined dwelling. To the south, there is a bag, also of rolled pebbles, to which the houses on the cliff top have a privileged passage. Unsupervised beach and its access is by sand road that is located about 100 meters from the crossing to Portinho da Arrábida.

 

Porto da Baleeira Beach 

Its known as Paradise Beach - and paradise can be a bed of stones. This is what happens here: when the tide rises, only a blanket of pebbles remains. This small bay is very popular for diving baptisms. It is the first wild beach after Cape Espichel.

HOW TO GET THERE:  Passing through Azóia, take the N379 to Baleeira Street, a dirt road on your right. Follow to the second road on the right and stop the car (if you have GPS, you will arrive here with the coordinates N 38 ° 24.930 W 009 ° 11.366). Walk down the dirt road, then you will have to go down a small but steep path that starts to your right. In total, there are 1500 meters to piers.

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