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Portugal · Lisbon District

Best beaches in Sintra/Colares

2 ranked beaches in Sintra/Colares, Lisbon District

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Sintra/Colares

  1. 1

    Praia da Ursa

    Wild, dramatic beach near Cabo da Roca with towering sea stacks and raw Atlantic scenery

    7.0
  2. 2

    Praia Grande

    Largest and most popular beach in Sintra with surf and scenic cliffs

    7.0

What makes Sintra/Colares's beaches stand out?

Sintra/Colares sits in Lisbon District, Portugal and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Sintra/Colares or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.