Figueira da Foz's Best Hostels on the Costa de Prata

Figueira da Foz has been popular with Portuguese holidaymakers for over a century, and the beach resort continues to attract big summer crowds - including surfers drawn to championship-caliber waves at Cabedelo. For most visitors, the star attractions are Figueira's outlandishly wide beach and a casino featuring big-name acts on summer evenings. The local sands are so vast that it takes a five-minute walk across creaky boardwalks simply to reach the sea. Out of season the place has a more tranquil charm, but thanks to the increasing number of sophisticated eateries and bars it's never a lonely experience. In summer it's another matter: sizzling bodies and candy-striped beach huts fill every square inch of beach and evenings are upbeat. Whatever time of year or reason for visiting, there are some great budget friendly options in accommodations in the wonderful town of Figuira da Foz.