Published on
26/06/2026 - 20:22 GMT+2
Coming across wild boar in the Serra da Arrábida in Portugal is nothing new, but lately they have been seen more frequently in areas that attract large numbers of people. The beach appears to be one of the animals’ favourite destinations, an ideal place to forage for supplies among tourists’ belongings.
These incidents are naturally more common in summer, when beachgoers leave food scraps in rubbish bins. If you are planning to spend your holidays on the Arrábida beaches, avoid leaving food out in the open, tie rubbish bags securely and keep a safe distance if you encounter wild boar.
This week, videos from June 2026 have even been circulating on social media showing wild boar stealing food from bathers on Portinho da Arrábida beach. The footage shows the animals approaching towels with no one nearby and feeding on food left behind by people.
