{"id":11154,"date":"2019-07-26T17:15:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T16:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/?p=11154"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:58:09","slug":"the-most-unique-spots-to-swim-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/the-most-unique-spots-to-swim-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"The most unique spots to swim in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"

From white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters to natural lava pools, the coast of Portugal is overflowing with cool places to go for a swim. So we made your life easier and have listed the most unique spots to take a dip on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n

Berlenga Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located just off the coast of Peniche, the Berlenga Island is one of Portugal\u2019s most beautiful natural reserves. A dip in its crystalline waters surrounded by dramatic cliffs will be an experience that you will never forget. On the island, you can rent snorkeling and diving equipment for extra fun or take a boat ride to explore the island’s famous sea caves.<\/p>\n

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Berlenga island<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Book our Lisbon West Shore and Berlenga Island Tour<\/a> and don’t miss the opportunity to visit this breathtaking place.<\/p>\n

The Benagil sea cave<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Algarve is full of breathtaking beaches, turning it into a summer vacation paradise! But if there is one thing you must do in the Algarve is take a boat tour to see the amazing Benagil sea cave. Located in Carvoeiro, the Algar de Benagil has a small beach hidden inside that can only be accessed by water. The water is crystal clear, and the natural surroundings are breathtaking. It’s the perfect setting for swimming!<\/p>\n

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The Benagil sea cave – Image by Taruga Benagil Tours<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

On our 2-day tour around the Algarve<\/a>, the Benagil sea cave boat trip is included. Book now!<\/a><\/p>\n

Porto Moniz lava pools in Madeira<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nature gives us the most wonderful things in life, and the lava pools in Porto Moniz are one of them. Located in the north of Madeira Island, in a city called Porto Moniz, these pools were formed by volcanic lava and are naturally filled with the most crystal clear dark-blue seawater.<\/p>\n

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Porto Moniz lava pools in Madeira<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Take our Full-day Western Madeira Tour<\/a> for the perfect afternoon swim.<\/p>\n

Islet of Vila Franca do Campo in A\u00e7ores<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The islet of Vila Franca do Campo is a small island off the southern coast of S\u00e3o Miguel, formed as a result of a crater of an ancient submerged volcano, which resembles a swimming pool. It’s the most popular spot on the island and definitely one of the most unique places for a swim.<\/p>\n

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Islet of Vila Franca do Campo in A\u00e7ores – Image by C\u00e2mara municipal de Vila Franca do Campo<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

To get more information about our tours in the Azores, call our travel experts<\/a> at US TOLL FREE (+1) 800 327 0936 or email<\/a> us your request!<\/p>\n

Island of Cabanas in Tavira<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Algarve is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! For a quieter vacation, head to the Ria Formosa nature reserve,e where you’ll find endless sandy beaches and island lagoons. The island of Cabanas is only accessed by boat,t which is perfect if you don’t like crowded beaches. Known to few tourists and with a great stretch of beautiful golden sand, Cabanas beach is the perfect place for some downtime and long walks with some terrific views of the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n

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Island of Cabanas in Tavira<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Our travel experts<\/a> can plan the best vacation trip to the Algarve for you and your family.<\/p>\n

Portugal Premium Tours team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for the best places to swim in Portugal? Explore crystal-clear island waters, volcanic pools, hidden beaches, and breathtaking coastal landscapes from the mainland to the Atlantic islands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11154"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22344,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11154\/revisions\/22344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiumtours.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}