• Cars restricted in summer: from early June to mid-September the beach roads close to private cars from 7am to 8pm, and the Portinho road shuts once the Creiro lots fill
• Summer buses from Setúbal run to Creiro and Figueirinha, with a shuttle between Creiro and Galapos every 30 minutes, all on the Navegante pass
• About an hour's drive south of Lisbon, past Setúbal, so plan it as a full day out rather than a quick swim

Sandy coves line the foot of the Serra da Arrábida, where steep green hills drop into clear, calm water. Figueirinha is the longest and busiest, with a Blue Flag for over a decade. Further west, Galapos, Creiro and Portinho da Arrábida are smaller and quieter. Off Creiro, the rocky islet of Pedra da Anicha is a protected marine reserve. Sheltered water makes this a good swim spot for younger kids.