The best beach in Europe is in Portugal — the third is also
The best beach in Europe is in Portugal (and the third too)
Praia do Porto Santo, in Madeira, the first place in the ranking of the “European Best Destinations with 22 entries”
Porto Santo Beach. Photography: Visit Porto Santo website.
There is no Portuguese unconnected with the fact that Portugal has unbelievable beaches, which shine sometimes because of the access to the sea, sometimes because of the soft sand that stretches for several kilometers, sometimes both. His fame, however, goes far beyond national borders, a fact that is easily proven by the distinctions he receives from time to time from international travelers.
After Tripadvisor users were placed at Praia da Falésia, in the Algarve, in 12th place in the list of the 25 best beaches in the world to visit in 2022, it was the turn of travelers from all latitudes to choose the golden sand beach of Porto Santo as the best in Europe. stands out mother classification with 22 entries compiled by the “European Best Destinations”.
Located in the archipela of Madeira, which the website describes as ideal for those looking for “a safe and secure destination for those looking for well-being that combines, well-being, golf and zeal are”, it stands out with a fine and soft grain that has brought fame to Porto Santo.
According to the Regional Directorate for Tourism, these sands “are made up of microfossils and small fossil fragments of calcareous algae, mollusc shells and other fossil remains of marine organisms”, a symbol of “a past with about 30,000 years of history” and “of immense biological productivity”, which has reached the present day “presenting therapeutic and medicinal qualities and attributes”, very “important for the treatment of orthopedic and rheumatic diseases, among other diseases”.
“The stable and dry climate with lots of sun throughout the year and a warm sea of clear and calm waters” that “invite for prolonged baths and the practice of a wide variety of water sports” are the icing on the cake that make this so special beach.
Bolonia beach, in Spain, and Porto do Seixal, also in Madeira, close the podium of the “European Best Destinations”. “This incredibly Instagrammable beach says, is surrounded by restaurants, showers and beach and national reference bathrooms overlooking the bath, in addition to the national market of reference.
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Praia do Porto do Seixal. Photography: Visit Madeira website.