Bordeira Beach

About

Starting at the town of Carrapateira, this sea of dunes makes its way to meet the Atlantic. Boxed in by sheer limestone cliffs sporting a diverse array of hearty vegetation, the long beach offers a haven for sunbathers and wanderers, while the often rough seas are a paradise for surfers. Occasionally sea otters can be seen playing in the mouth of the nearby Bordeira River. Further back, the sand gives way to ancient pine dunes, with some of the largest trees being used as agricultural sheds. The cliffs of Bordeira are prized by fishermen, while many seabirds find shelter in their almost inaccessible eaves.