But with so many stunning beaches to choose from, it can be difficult to find the stretch of sand that is right ... to determine the best beaches in Portugal. Help us determine next year's ranking ...

Summer holidays in the Mediterranean are often marked by scrapping for a sun lounger - but not at this beautiful beach.

Portugal's 530-mile coastline ... And one Algarve beach that you definitely shouldn't miss is Praia Quinta do Lago, a 2-mile stretch of golden sand near Faro, one of the Algarve's main cities.