Portugal is well known for its ample surfing friendly beaches and this is a prime example of that statement. The untouched Costa Vicentina is an ideal location to visit if you are in the mood for surfing or body boarding. Declared a national park by the government, hardly anyone lives in the park but it is frequented by thousands of would-be surfers every year. Thanks to the national park status, the park shows no influence of humans, and it is difficult to find a family resort in Algarve close by but hey, the beaches are as expansive and wild as they get.