Praia de Bafureira

Parede, Portugal, Portugal

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Praia de Bafureira is a small, rocky beach in Parede, within the Cascais municipality on the Portuguese Riviera, just west of the more popular Praia de São Pedro do Estoril and shielded by cliffs and rock formations that give it a secluded, almost hidden feel.

It consists of a narrow strip of sand backed by steep arribas and tidal pools in the rocks, where the sand often disappears at high tide, making it more of a scenic cove than a broad swimming beach. The area is part of a protected coastal zone with rich natural surroundings, and the beach is no longer classified for regular bathing because of cliff instability and limited safe sand, though it still draws visitors for its dramatic setting and a small beachfront restaurant and bar at the top of the access stairway. 

It suits those who enjoy a quieter, more adventurous coastal spot near Cascais and the Lisbon coast, with easy access by car and a focus on views rather than wide‑open sunbathing space.