The Praia Fluvial da Tapada Grande, located in Mértola, in the Alentejo, has just conquered a place on the podium of the best beaches in Portugal. This river beach became the only representative of the Alentejo region among the three best in the country, surpassing beaches from the Algarve and other traditional coastal areas.
The recognition comes at a time when travelers and beach enthusiasts are beginning to explore options beyond the most well-known coastal destinations. River beaches offer a different experience, generally in quieter natural settings and with river waters.
Mértola is a municipality in the interior of the Alentejo, known for its historical and cultural heritage. Tapada Grande stands out for the quality of its waters and the harmonious integration with the natural landscape of the region.
This achievement reinforces the growing trend of tourism in the interior of the Alentejo, showing that less explored regions of the country can offer high-quality leisure experiences, competing directly with more traditional and popular coastal destinations.
