Praia de Galapinhos, Sandy beach in Arrábida Natural Park, Portugal
The beach stretches along a curved bay with golden-white sand, framed by the dense green forests of Serra da Arrábida mountains.
The beach remains undeveloped since its inclusion in the Arrábida Natural Park protection zone, maintaining its natural state through decades.
Local residents often gather at this beach during summer weekends to practice traditional Portuguese beach games and share family meals.
Visitors need to walk 15 minutes from Praia do Creiro parking area or traverse rocks from Praia dos Galapos to reach this location.
The European Best Destinations organization recognized this secluded beach as the finest in Europe due to its natural preservation.
Location: Azeitão (São Lourenço e São Simão)
Address: Galapinhos Beach, 2925 São Simão, Portugal 2925 2925
GPS coordinates: 38.48367,-8.96885
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:08
Nature Park of Arrábida
3.3 km
Palácio da Quinta das Torres
5.2 km
Portinho da Arrábida
1.6 km
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Arrábida
2.5 km
Fort of Santiago do Outão
3 km
Palácio dos Duques de Aveiro (Vila Nogueira de Azeitão)
5.4 km
Figueirinha Beach
2.1 km
Galapinhos beach
49 m
Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida
1.7 km
Palácio da Quinta das Torres
5.2 km
Praia do Portinho
1.5 km
Albarquel Beach
5.6 km
Forte de Albarquel
5.7 km
Fábrica de Salga de Peixe do Creiro
732 m
Outão Lighthouse
3.1 km
Church of São Lourenço
5.6 km
Pillory of Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
5.5 km
Fontanário em Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
5.6 km
Casa da Quinta da Comenda, ou Palácio da Comenda, e respetivo património móvel integrado
4.6 km
Palácio da Quinta das Torres
5.2 km
Miradouro do Portinho da Arrábida
1.8 km
Creiro Beach
921 m
7ª Bataria do Outão
2.8 km
Lapa de Santa Margarida
2.2 km
Comenda beach
4.9 km
Formosinho
2.8 km
Praia da Galapa
428 m
Casa da Quinta del Carmen e Capela de Nossa Senhora d'El Carmen
5.1 kmReviews
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