Albufeira was once a picturesque fishing village, and now has become a center of mass tourism. It conquers the guests of Portugal, first of all, with its red-gold sandy beaches. Fishing boats are now moored at the ultra-modern marina, and the old town – with its cobbled streets and Moorish influence – is partially hidden by bright signs, a European menu and noisy bars. Our rating of beaches near Albufeira will help to explore the resort in detail.
Falesia is a narrow strip of white sand that stretches for as much as 6 kilometers between the high orange cliffs and the turquoise ocean. The beach is considered one of the natural attractions of the region, it can be seen in the lists of the most beautiful beaches of the world.
Benagil is a beach on the shore of the village of the same name, at the foot of high limestone rocks, which have shapes resembling the Renaissance Gothic structures. You can get to Benagil by rented car. There is a parking lot near the beach, but free spaces available only in the early morning.
Not far from Carvoeiro there is a same name beach, praised for its original rocks. A lot of beach holidays lovers come here for the weekend. They are impressed by the picturesque village, which is as the beach backdrop, and the white houses of fishermen with boats on the coast.
Albandeira is one of the most beautiful rocky beaches of southern Portugal. To its photogenicity and popularity among tourists, it may be inferior to the famous Falesia, but the chamber and the picturesque coast make this place on the coast special and loved by many.
Marinha is one of the ten most beautiful beaches in Europe. This is not just a convenient stretch of coast, it is a truly wonderful corner of the wildlife.
Senhora da Rocha is a comfortable beach situated near the small town Armação de Pêra. Natural features of its bay are complemented by an ideal infrastructure.
The city Inatel beach is located on the east side of Albufeira city. Its length, which is 800 m, impresses travelers who love sunbathing freely. The sandy strip width is big enough so during the tides waves do not press vacationers.
The cozy beach of Pescadores is stretching in front of the ancient city of Albufeira. Rocky ledge on the right side serves as a barrier separating it from another popular beach - Peneco.
Nova is a large wild beach among the cliffs, which is adjacent to the beach of Senora da Rocha. You can’t rent a sun lounger or an umbrella here, but here it’s never as crowded as on neighboring stretches of the coast.
Peneco is the pride of southern Portugal and magnet for tourists. The Albufeira population of 13,000- the city where Peneco is located- increases to 300,000 each summer due to the flow of beach visitors.
There is a nice little beach Sao Rafael four kilometers from Albufeira. This wonderful nature corner is a must-visit destination for most tourists visiting the Algarve area. The beach is surrounded by fantastically beautiful bright orange rocky formations standing out against the sand.
The beach of Vale do Lobo is a first-class resort city with expensive hotels, golf courses and tennis courts. At the same time, the main attraction and the most popular place in Vale do Lobo is the beach of the same name.
Vilamoura is an excellent urban beach, stretching for 5 kilometers along one of the most expensive and popular resorts on the southern coast of Portugal. Praia de Vialmoura also meets high standards of cleanliness and safety, as confirmed by the Blue Flag.
The fashionable resort of Quarteira can offer its guests a variety of holiday scenarios. Visiting Praia de Quarteira is part of the the must-see program of everyone who ends up in this area of Portugal.
Carvalho Beach is located in a hard-to-get-to secluded bay surrounded by huge rock formations in the Carvoeiro area.