At the very tip of south-west Portugal lies Costa Vicentina, the last wild coast in Europe, an untouched surfer enclave between Alentejo and the Algarve where the crashing waves drown out the hubbub of the world. 

For a hit of relaxed beach life, the long stretch of pristine coastline from Cape St Vincent at the far south-western tip of continental Europe to Sines, two hours south of Lisbon, is just about perfect for those still nostalgic for the innocent pleasures of European seaside holidays as they used to be before the crowds descended. 

by Conde Nast Traveler