Sao Martinho do Porto

Sao Martinho do Porto sits on the edge of a spectacular, shell-shaped bay, protecting the beach from the full force of the Atlantic. It has been a holiday destination for the Portuguese for centuries.The town is divided into two areas, the historic old town and the beachfront area. The old town is filled with coffee houses, laid-back bars and traditional restaurants. The beachfront has recently been renovated with new cobbled pedestrian areas, upmarket shops, bars and cafes. Sao Martinho do Porto has a temperate, year round climate. In the summer temperatures are often in the high 25C+ and the evenings are a comfortable 15C. The winter is a great time to visit, because although there is more rainfall you can experience 12 hours of sunshine, with temperatures reaching 19C during the day and 10C at night. This area of Portugal doesn't get as hot as the Algarve, but is also relatively mild during the winter months making it an ideal year-round destination.