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Beaches are what Portugal does best, closely followed by whitewashed medieval villages and the country s wine. Fine golden sands run all along the Algarve coastline, in long stretches or tiny coves, framed by mellow limestone rocks. On the west coast, in Comporta, that changes to a tropical, sugar-cube white, whilst north of Lisbon wildflowers poke through the dunes. Even Lisbon has beaches, like Cascais, within a 20-minute ride which is enticing after a day in the city. But with so much to offer in addition to beachy locations, including kids clubs, spas, Michelin-starred restaurants, swimming pools and golf courses, here s our pick of the best beach hotels in Portugal.