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1. Mindelo Beach (26km away)
By car: 23 min
By bus: 50 min
A social fixture for Porto residents at the height of summer, Mindelo beach is in Vila do Conde, half an hour from Porto. Unlike most beaches in northern Portugal, it’s sheltered from the wind, and it's also good for kids; the sand stretches for 2km, so it's ideal for volleyball and football. Plus the beach is set in the Mindelo Ornithological Reserve, which makes it a great spot for birdwatchers.