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.

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Praia da Ursa

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

7.0

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.