Praia de Galapinhos was elected the most beautiful in Europe in 2017, in a global vote in which participants from more than 130 countries chose the best landscapes from among 280 bathing areas on the European continent. The award is given by European Consumers Choice, an independent, non-profit organization that, through the European Best Destinations portal, specifically focused on the tourism sector, awards the best tourist destinations in Europe in several categories.

Galapinhos has little human intervention, being sheltered by slopes of Mediterranean vegetation and providing a calm sea and clear waters, which favor the observation of marine species. Access is only possible by trails on the slope or through Galapos beach, which is separated by some rocks.

Services during the bathing season:
Gold Quality Beach Award
guarded beach
Accessible via rail only