Active Pursuits in Vila do Conde

Beaches -- Both of the resort's beaches, Praia do Forno and Praia da Senhora de Guia, combine fine-textured white sand with smaller crowds -- often much smaller -- than at equivalent beaches on the Algarve or near Lisbon. A handful of kiosks and shops sell suntan lotion, sunglasses, and beachwear. Both beaches are within about a 3-minute walk from the resort's commercial center.