In just a few weeks Sergio and I will pack up for a very quick trip to Portugal (our first time there). Provided that the weather is nice, I’d like to spend a day at a gay-friendly beach to soak up some Portuguese sun. There seem to be two options recommended for gay travelers.
Have you been before? Which beach should we visit?
Costa da Caparica is described as a popular beach near Lisbon. From what I have read on the web if we go here we should head to the southern portion of the beach which is described as “trendier and less crowded” — which I take as gay code for better looking people and no children. It sounds like this is also more active in the afternoon and one website suggested we enjoy cocktails and the nightlife the village has to offer.
Beach 19 is the other option, located at the south end of Praia de Bela Vista. This is a clothing optional beach which isn’t exactly a draw for me but it isn’t something that would deter me from going either. However, the reviews for this beach which I believe is a bit further away from Libson appear mixed.
I’m curious if any of my readers have been to either beach and if you have a suggestion on which we should try? I wish we were in Portugal longer so we could actually visit both but on this trip that won’t be possibly.
BosGuy 
Hi! I’m portuguese and they are similar. Let’s say that Praia (Beach) 19 stays at Costa da Caparica (Caparica Coast). So, choose Praia 19. It’s mainly frequented by gay men and you can also be nude, if you wish.
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Obrigado Joao.
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19 – and if you have inhibitions check them at the door – my Didier z”l all shapes and sizes are abound – and no one really gives a blank –
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