Guincho Beach

Praia do Guincho is a popular Atlantic beach on Portugal's Estoril coast, 5 kilometers from Cascais. It is part of the municipality of Cascais, namely the parishes of Cascais and Alcabideche, in the Lisbon District. Areia, Charneca, Figueira do Guincho, and Biscaia are just a few of the minor settlements near Guincho. The beach at Guincho, with the Fortess of Guincho in the background, as seen from the north.

The beach, which has an 800-meter beachfront, has ideal surfing conditions and is popular for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. During the summer months (June–August), strong northern winds and smaller north-west swells prevail, making this beach suitable for windsurfing and kitesurfing. The primary winds come from the east during the winter (particularly December), and swells grow in magnitude, making it an excellent site for surfing, with many beach-breaks offering powerful lefts and rights. In the vicinity, there are various surfcamps and surfschools that offer lodging as well as services like as rentals, repairs, and surfing lessons. Guincho, on the other hand, is located on the western boundary of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, which has safeguarded the beach from overdevelopment, as well as the fact that the waves and wind make it unsuitable for swimming and sunbathing, especially for families with little children.

Guincho isn't exactly a beach for tourists looking for a place to relax in the sun because it offers little protection from the elements. It's also not particularly family-oriented. Instead, for serious water sports aficionados, this is an adrenaline-pumping option.

Location: west coast of Portugal