Swimmers Swimming Project Postcards Known incredible places to swim in Portugal

Marked by history and world-renowned cities, Portugal never disappoints a visitor. Culture, gastronomy, great wines, friendly people, language and architecture are some of the reasons why Portugal is a mandatory destination for Brazilians.
The reasons for the visits are diverse, but swimming is another seductive feature that is attracting more and more travelers on this land that has 860 kilometers of turquoise-blue Atlantic coast, mild climate and more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Cascais, Porto, Portimão and Sesimbra, the list of Portuguese cities that attracts many Brazilians is immense. The reasons for the visits are diverse, but if you want to enjoy swimming in the open water and sightseeing check out four cities that will delight you.

Cascais – Glamor and sophistication, Cascais was not awarded the Portuguese Riviera title. Swimming with a breathtaking view that looks more like scenes from a movie, with its historic castles, palaces, fortresses of bygone days, sailboats, squares and colorful gardens, this was the scenario chosen by the swimmers masters Francismar Siviero, Sandra Letras and Pedro Henriques to play in the water to train in one of the most beautiful postcards of Portugal. Few destinations can boast of having an exclusive neighborhood of museums. Cascais prides itself – and rightly so, there are 16 museums, two urban parks and can all be visited on foot. The nucleus includes old family houses transformed into museums, palaces that belonged to royalty, a cultural center with exhibitions and a centrinho filled with small shops. Worth getting lost in the alleys and visiting the local establishments. Difficult will be choosing where to start. In Cascais is located one of the great postcards of Portugal: the Boca do Inferno. It is a rock formation that looks like an open-air cave surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. For sure this will be one of the most beautiful landscapes that any tourist will see in life.

Sesimbra – City located just 40 km from Lisbon, a true paradise for nature lovers, a place for nautical and leisure activities, with some of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal and perfect place for water sports. In the Bay of Sesimbra, a space of living nature, considered “the safest beach in the country”, by the calm waters and absence of currents that the swimmers José Carvalho, Sandra Silva, Renato Araújo, Catarina Carvalho and Francismar Siviero visited. The coast of Sesimbra presents a unique diversity of landscapes, and where some of the most beautiful beaches of the country stand out. On the western coast, the territory is cut by the lagoon of Albufeira and continuing to the south appears the beach of Moinho de Baixo, next to Aldeia do Meco, characterized by its long sandy beaches. Soon after, there is the beach of Bicas, a place of choice for surf lovers, and from there, the cliffs become steeper and higher, welcoming small inlets such as Foz or Lagosteiros, which impress with its beauty and geological interest.

Portimão – Known as the European City of Sports, swimming in Portimão, is breathtaking from any water marathon runner. With a unique and privileged location in the extreme southwest of Europe and making the bridge between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Portimão is a place with a fantastic climate and a very rich natural beauty. Few know that Praia da Rocha is one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and from the top of the Fortress of Santa Catarina de Ribamar or the viewpoint of the Three Castles, it is possible to glimpse the clean and clear sand, the crystalline waters that reflect all the shades of blue, capricious rocks, in a natural landscape of imposing beauty. It was in the Praia da Rocha Sports Zone that the swimmer Francismar Siviero swam with 145 other athletes at the Portugal Masters Open.

Porto – The Porto sea is as inspiring as its wines. The beaches may not be hot but they can be beautiful and great for swimming and water sports. From Gaia to Matosinhos, from Espinho to Vila do Conde, near Porto there are beaches to enchant, some more populated, others more secret. With its cafes and restaurants on the banks of the River Douro, as well as delicious cuisine and excellent wines, it is possible to make Porto the perfect destination to enjoy with those you love. Vila Nova de Gaia is a destination for those who want to visit the Port wine cellars and delight in the “francesinha”, a hot sandwich with lots of cheese, meat stuffing, a lightly spicy sauce and accompanied by French fries. It was on the beach of Miramar, where the Chapel of the Lord of the Stone is situated in a rock crushed by the sea, the place chosen to swim.

Portugal, compared to Brazil, is a small country, but make no mistake, there are many interesting places to visit and practice