Praia do Porto de Abrigo do Seixal

The north coast's postcard: a black-sand beach that formed naturally a few years ago next to the harbour of refuge and the Clube Naval do Seixal, enclosed in an amphitheatre of cliffs and green mountains. Good access, showers, a bar and kayak hire; a spot used all year for bodyboarding, canoeing and stand-up paddling. A good starting point for the Laurissilva trails. Bathing season 2026: 1 June – 30 September, a supervised beach with lifeguards assured. In a swell follow the flags: red = no bathing.