Map of Viana do Castelo beaches

The coastline of Viana do Castelo has 21 oceanic beaches — 12 beaches supported with lifeguard during its bathing season and 9 wild beaches.

Naturism is very common in Praia de Afife Beach, Praia de Paçô Beach and Praia do Rodanho Beach.

Along the shoreline of this county is the parish of Afife, Carreço, Areosa, Monserrate, Darque, Vila Nova de Anha, Chafé and Castelo do Neiva.

If you want to visit special protected areas you can go to .

Usually, bathing season begins on June 15 and ends on September 15.