All Policies Include Coronavirus Cover
Call for an instant quote 0345 90 80 161
Open Mon to Fri 09:00 - 17:30
Coronavirus FAQs
Questions about cover for coronavirus? Read our FAQs and find out what our policies can do for you. If you would like to contact us, please note we are currently only available 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday due to reduced operational capacity. Thank you.
14 July 2021 16:23
Take the famous wooden stairs to the sparkling water at Praia do Camilo.
You're spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful beaches in Portugal - with surfing hotspots, family friendly coves and hidden gems for the discerning traveller too. Here's our rundown of the best beaches in Portugal.
Plenty of us claim we want a beach to ourselves but this Brejão gem puts that desire to the test. You'll need to trek for just under a mile from the nearest car parking space, crossing small streams and dense stretches of bamboo forest before descending the cliff-side stairs to find the golden sands below. Your efforts will be rewarded with an often deserted slice of paradise.
The waves at the notorious Nazaré North Beach are some of the biggest on the planet. It's no wonder that the world's largest ever wave was surfed here. There's no need to check-in a surfboard at the airport as there are plenty of spots to hire equipment from. But pay special attention to the current before hitting the open water.
Praia do Camilo is synonymous with the Algarve coast. As well as the unique rock formations and crystal clear waters, you'll probably come across the unique view from the wooden steps overlooking the cove on many an Instagram account. The scenic landscape and proximity to the town centre make the beach a real draw for the crowds and space can become limited at high tide.
A 90-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Porto, São Jacinto offers the perfect escape from the big city. Forget cafés and bars, the sandy shore here is surrounded by rolling dunes and a nature reserve home to unique plant and bird species. The result is a wild and deserted beach perfect for catching rays without a care in the world.
The real highlight at this beach near Lagoa is the Benagil Cave. The natural wonder can only be accessed via the sea, where boats are greeted by a rock formation unlike any other. Imagine a supersized sandstone umbrella with a small circular opening at the top. When you're done exploring the cave look out for the nearby hidden stairs leading to Praia do Carvalho and the picture-perfect Smuggler's Cove.
Take a dip in the calm waters off the tourist trail and in the heart of a protected park filled with eagles, buzzards, badgers and polecats. You'll find the white-sand beach among the Parque Natural da Arrábida, a stone's throw from the idyllic harbour village of Portinho da Arrábida and guarded by a tiny 17th centuy fort turned marine museum.
At World First we provide worldwide travel insurance, so you can stroll sun-kissed beaches, hit the waves or top up your tan without a care in the world.
17 March 2020
Escape it all with a visit to one of the world's hidden island gems.
[more...]
02 July 2021
It's time for some Mediterranean sun and unforgettable sights. Here are five of our favourite must-sees in Malta.
Take your pick of the best beaches in Portugal, spanning more than 500 miles of the Portuguese coastline.
Holidays are back but not quite as we know them. Here's a quick guide to what to expect when travelling to and from green list countries.
28 February 2020
From tulip-filled trips to rose-tinged rests, these destinations are the perfect way to see in the new season.
04 January 2021
Join us on a journey to Ancient Greece to discover more about history's most revered statue.
Head north for a light show like no other. Discover how you can see the Northern Lights for yourself.
Discover more about the magnificent waterfall perched on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
10 December 2020
Don't sleep on the world's most impressive dormant volcano.
A destination that stands head and shoulders above the rest.
19 November 2020
Take a tour of one of South America's most captivating natural landscapes.
Discover the hidden depths of the world's most recognisable desert gorge.