High cliffs, sea caves and golden beaches annually attract more than 4 million travelers from all over the world to the Algarve region. The area, surrounded on both sides by the Atlantic Ocean, is the ultimate dream for surfers and golf enthusiasts. There will definitely not be a lack of entertainment – water parks, night clubs and tennis centers are totally at the tourists disposal. And our rating of Algarve beaches will tell you about the delights of the coastal line of the Portuguese region.
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.
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.
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.
Dona Ana is a small beach surrounded by limestone cliffs in Lagos Bay, on the west coast of the Algarve. Dona Ana is recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve coast.
Arrifana is a beach in the northwest of the Algarve, approximately 10 kilometers away from the village of Aljezur. It is located inside the Vicentine Coast Nature Park and is marked with the Blue Flag.
The first most popular in Portimao and the second largest in Portugal, Praia da Rocha is considered as one of the most prestigious European resorts. 12 months of the year Praia da Rocha attracts guests with high quality service, huge sun generosity and inexhaustible number of beach activities.
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.
Camilo is a small beach in the bay around Lagos, located at the foot of the picturesque limestone cliffs. There is a restaurant above the beach, which gave Camilo its name. A long staircase leading to the beach has several flights which have recreation areas set up on them.
Bordeira Beach is a continuous 3-kilometer coastline indented by cliffs and surrounded by huge dunes. The beach is considered one of the wonderful surf spots in the Algarve and the most beautiful beach in southern Portugal.
Praia Grande is a large family beach located on the east bank of the Arade River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The silhouette of Portimão, a major tourist center of the western Algarve, is clearly visible opposite the beach against the blue sky. The four kilometers separating it from Praia Grande can be easily overcomed by car.
Alvor is a magnificent white sandy beach in a former fishing village, which eventually turned into a popular tourist center with restaurants and hotels. Alvor is located between Portimao and Lagos. You can get it from Faro airport in 50 minutes by car.
Angrinha is an atmospheric sandy beach in Portugal, well protected from city
Barranco das Canas beach is located a few kilometers from the Portimao. You can get here by car on a dirt road or on foot through the nearby You can get here by car on a dirt road or on foot through the nearby Vao beach. Going to Barranco das Canas, plan to spend at least a day exploring the local beauty.
Vau beach is far away from Portimao(at a distance of 3 km) to avoid a crowd, but quite close to spend an exiting night in a big city. The beach is surrounded by eye-catching cliffs where you can get spectacular ocean view.
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.