Sand Has Gone: Winter Storms Strip Portugal's Beaches Back by Up to 20 Metres as State Pledges EUR 111M for Coastal Recovery
Portugal's coastline suffered 749 recorded incidents during the 2025-2026 winter storm season, with beaches retreating between 10 and 20 metres in many locations, according to data from the Portuguese Environment Agency (Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, or APA). The government has responded with a EUR 111 million coastal recovery