Portugal
The Alentejo Coast
Cliffs, storks and cold Atlantic water between Sines and Odeceixe.
The Costa Vicentina is protected coastline, which is why it still looks like this. It also means restrictions: overnight parking is tightly controlled and enforced.
Stay at the small private sites inland and drive the ten minutes to the beach. You will pay under twenty euros and sleep without worrying.
Spring brings wildflowers across the cliff tops and water cold enough to make a wetsuit sensible.