Discover the best Beaches across the Algarve. Browse by city to find curated local recommendations.
Praia de Odeceixe is a river-mouth beach in Aljezur where the Ribeira de Seixe reaches the Atlantic. It combines broad sand, river-and-sea bathing context, surf, Costa Vicentina scenery and verified 2026 Blue Flag status for Odeceixe-Mar.
Praia de Cacela Velha / Praia da Fábrica-Mar is a tidal Ria Formosa beach near Vila Nova de Cacela, in Vila Real de Santo António. It is best approached as a scenic lagoon-and-sandbank visit with recognised access, tide awareness and caution around the direct front-of-village bathing zone.
Praia da Albandeira is a small natural beach in Lagoa, set within a limestone cliff cove near Porches and the Benagil coastline. Official sources verify outdoor parking, a bar, rural access scenery and the 2026 bathing season, while several services remain unverified.
Praia do Peneco is a central Albufeira beach, also known as Praia do Túnel, set below the old town beside Praia dos Pescadores. Official sources verify its tunnel access, urban-cliff setting, parking, seasonal support, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia da Prainha is a scenic cove cluster in Alvor, Portimão, known for small shell-shaped sands divided by sculpted rock formations. It is one of the most distinctive cliff-and-cove settings on the Alvor coastline, but visitors should treat safety and access conditions with care.
Praia do Alemão is a cliff-backed Portimão beach west of Praia do Vau, officially associated with the Barranco das Canas bathing water. It has a natural pine-and-cliff setting, seasonal beach support and a verified 2026 bathing season.
Praia dos Três Castelos is a cliff-framed Portimão beach beside Praia da Rocha, known for golden sand, sculpted rock formations and access from Miradouro dos Três Castelos. Official sources verify seasonal facilities, parking, accessibility designation, 2026 bathing season and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia do Vau is a popular family beach in Portimão, set between ochre cliffs west of Praia da Rocha. Known for its golden sand, easy pedestrian access, seasonal services and sheltered-feeling scenery, it is one of the city’s most practical beaches for relaxed summer days.
Praia de Quinta do Lago is a Ria Formosa beach in Loulé, reached from the Quinta do Lago side by a long wooden pedestrian bridge across the lagoon. It combines Atlantic sand, protected wetland scenery, resort-area services and verified 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia de Vale do Lobo is a resort-area beach in Loulé, set beside the Vale do Lobo coastal area near Almancil. It is known for reddish cliffs, a long sandy shoreline, nearby restaurants and verified 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia do Garrão is a wide sandy beach in Loulé, divided across Garrão Nascente and Garrão Poente between Vale do Lobo, Dunas Douradas and the Quinta do Lago coast. Official sources verify its large sand, seasonal services, accessible-beach listing and 2026 Blue Flag recognition for both Garrão sections.
Praia do Ancão is a dune-backed Loulé beach at the western edge of the Ria Formosa, close to Quinta do Lago, Garrão and Vale do Lobo. It has wide sand, pine and dune scenery, verified 2026 Blue Flag listing and official facilities, with seasonal support to confirm locally.
Praia da Ilha Deserta, also known as Praia da Barreta, is an iconic remote island beach in Faro, set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Reached by boat from Faro, it is known for its vast sand, protected barrier-island landscape and quiet Atlantic setting.
Praia da Culatra is an important barrier-island beach in Faro, reached by boat from Olhão and set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Known for its fishing community, spacious sand and island atmosphere, it is one of the eastern Algarve’s most distinctive beach escapes.
Praia da Fuseta is a popular Ria Formosa beach destination in Olhão, with both lagoon-side access from the village and an Atlantic-facing island beach reached by boat. It is known for its barrier-island setting, family-friendly lagoon areas and 2026 Blue Flag listings for Fuseta-Mar and Fuseta-Ria.
Praia da Armona is an important barrier-island beach in Olhão, set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park and reached by boat from the city. With Atlantic-facing sand, lagoon-side bathing areas and a car-free island setting, it is one of the eastern Algarve’s key island beach escapes.
Praia do Burgau is a compact village beach in Vila do Bispo, sheltered between cliffs below the fishing village of Burgau. VisitPortugal verifies the former fishing-port setting, bodyboard conditions and listed services, while ABAAE verifies Burgau as a 2026 Blue Flag coastal beach.
Praia da Salema is a well-known village beach in Vila do Bispo, set between Sagres and Lagos on the western Algarve coast. It combines fishing heritage, a sandy bay, restaurants, accessible-beach recognition and a distinctive local setting.
Praia do Martinhal is a large sandy beach about 2 km from Sagres in Vila do Bispo. Official sources verify its broad bay, offshore islets, parking, seasonal surveillance, bar and restaurant listing, water-sports context, 2026 bathing season and 2026 Blue Flag recognition.
Praia da Mareta is a central Sagres beach in Vila do Bispo, known for its large sandy bay, easy village access and sheltered position beside Ponta de Sagres. It is one of the most popular summer beaches in the Sagres area.
Praia do Tonel is a Sagres surf beach in Vila do Bispo, set in the bay between Cabo de São Vicente and Ponta de Sagres. Official sources verify its sheltered sand, ramp access, surf and bodyboard appeal, parking, seasonal surveillance, 2026 bathing season and 2026 Blue Flag recognition.
Praia do Beliche is a cliff-backed beach near Sagres in Vila do Bispo, set within the Costa Vicentina Natural Park context and close to Cabo de São Vicente. VisitPortugal verifies its surf and bodyboard relevance, parking, bar, restaurant and seasonal surveillance, while 2026 Blue Flag status remains not verified.
Praia da Bordeira, also known as Praia da Carrapateira, is a large wild beach near Carrapateira in Aljezur. Known for its vast sand, dunes, river mouth, surf conditions and Costa Vicentina setting, it is one of the Algarve’s most impressive nature-focused beaches.
Praia do Amado is an exposed Atlantic surf beach near Carrapateira in Aljezur, with verified 2026 bathing-season status, surf-school context and Costa Vicentina scenery. Blue Flag status was not verified for 2026.
Praia da Arrifana is a major surf beach in Aljezur, set in a dramatic west-coast bay enclosed by tall cliffs. Known for its Atlantic waves, fishing-village setting and fortress viewpoint, it is one of the Costa Vicentina’s most recognisable beach icons.
Praia de Porto de Mós is a large sandy beach west of Lagos, framed by high cliffs and known for easier access than the smaller Lagos coves. VisitPortugal lists parking, services and accessible-beach status, and ABAAE verifies 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia da Luz is a major west Algarve resort beach in Lagos, set beside the village of Luz west of the city. Known for its broad sand, village seafront, accessible-beach support and Rocha Negra backdrop, it is one of the municipality’s most visited beach areas.
Praia da Senhora da Rocha is a small cliff-framed beach in Porches, Lagoa, set below the chapel and headland of Nossa Senhora da Rocha. Official sources verify its tunnel connection to Praia Nova, seasonal beach services, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia do Carvalho is a small natural cove in Lagoa, set between Benagil and the Marinha coastline. It is known for tunnel access through the rock, limestone cliffs, compact golden sand and limited verified facilities.
Praia de Vale Centeanes is a cliff-framed beach near Carvoeiro in Lagoa, reached by a long staircase and listed by official sources with seasonal services, parking and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia do Carvoeiro is the central village beach of Carvoeiro in Lagoa, set below cliffs and whitewashed houses. Official sources list parking, restaurants, seasonal services, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia de Armação de Pêra is a large urban beach in Silves, fronting the resort town of Armação de Pêra. Official sources verify its extensive sand, fishing-beach section, seasonal services, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia dos Salgados is a large sandy beach in western Albufeira, beside the Salgados Lagoon and close to Galé. Official sources verify its dune-backed setting, boardwalk access, seasonal services, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia da Galé is a large sandy beach west of Albufeira, divided into Galé-Leste and Galé-Oeste. Official sources verify its golden cliffs, rock formations, outdoor parking, beach services, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status for both sections.
Praia dos Olhos de Água is a village beach in Albufeira known for freshwater springs visible at low tide, small fishing boats, ochre cliffs, restaurants and official 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia de Santa Eulalia is a resort-oriented beach in Albufeira, set between the Oura and Olhos de Agua coastal areas. Official sources verify its wide sand, low cliffs, pine-backed setting, facilities, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia da Oura is a lively resort beach in Albufeira, set below low cliffs in the Areias de Sao Joao and Oura area. Official sources verify its restaurants, bars, water-sports context, parking, accessible-beach recognition and 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia de São Rafael is a scenic cliff-backed beach west of Albufeira, known for limestone cliffs, isolated rock formations, seasonal beach support and verified 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia do Barril is a Tavira island beach on Ilha de Tavira, reached from Santa Luzia by a pedestrian bridge and about 1 km on foot or tourist train. It is known for its anchor cemetery, former tuna-fishing setting, accessible-beach support and verified 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia da Ilha de Tavira is a major Ria Formosa island beach in Tavira, set on an extensive sandy barrier island facing the Atlantic. Reached by boat from Tavira, Quatro Águas or aquatáxi, it is one of the municipality's most emblematic beach destinations.
Praia de Faro, often called Ilha de Faro, is Faro city's road-access beach on the Ria Formosa barrier coast. It combines a long Atlantic-facing sandy shore, lagoon scenery, seasonal beach services and verified 2026 Blue Flag status for Faro-Mar.
Praia dos Três Irmãos is a cliff-and-cove beach near Alvor in Portimão, officially associated with Alvor Nascente. Official sources verify its sandy bay, sculpted rock formations, seasonal facilities, parking, accessibility listing, 2026 bathing season and 2026 Blue Flag recognition.
Praia de Alvor is a large sandy beach in Portimão, set beside Alvor village and the Ria de Alvor. It combines resort-area services, dune and estuary scenery, walkways, accessible-beach recognition and verified 2026 Blue Flag status for Alvor Poente and Alvor Nascente.
Praia de Quarteira is a town-front beach in Loulé, set beside Quarteira's Avenida Marginal and seafront promenade. It is known for its long sand, concrete breakwaters, central access, seasonal beach services and busy summer use.
Praia de Vilamoura is a major resort beach in Loulé, set beside Vilamoura Marina and extending towards Quarteira. It is known for easy access, broad sand, strong beach infrastructure and verified 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia dos Pescadores is a central urban beach directly in front of Albufeira's historic centre. Official sources verify its fishing-boat heritage, direct city access, support infrastructure, parking, restaurants nearby and accessible-beach recognition.
Meia Praia is a large urban beach in Lagos, known for its broad sandy shoreline, easy city access and strong summer capacity. Stretching for several kilometres along the Bay of Lagos, it is one of the most practical beaches for long beach days near the city.
Praia do Camilo is a small cliff-framed beach in Lagos, reached by a staircase of around 200 steps and set close to Ponta da Piedade. Official sources verify its cliff-cove scenery, municipal beach surveillance and 2026 bathing season, while Blue Flag status is not verified for 2026.
Praia de Dona Ana is a cliff-sheltered Lagos beach on the Costa d'Oiro, known for golden sand, sculpted limestone rocks and views that VisitPortugal describes as among the Algarve beach images most widely circulated. Access is by staircase, so practical planning matters.
Praia de Benagil is a small fishing-village beach in Lagoa, set below limestone cliffs and beside the regulated Benagil cave coastline. It is known for fishing boats, compact sand, boat-trip activity and practical access pressure in busy periods.
Praia da Rocha is Portimão's landmark resort beach, known for broad sand, warm-coloured cliffs, seafront services, beach sports, viewpoints and verified 2026 Blue Flag status.
Praia da Falésia is a long cliff-backed beach in Albufeira, running through the Açoteias and Alfamar coastal area towards the Vilamoura side. Official sources verify its broad sand, red and golden cliff landscape, parking, seasonal support and 2026 Blue Flag sections.
Praia da Marinha is a cliff-framed beach in Lagoa, near Caramujeira, known for its limestone cliffs, sea stacks, long stair access and connection with the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail.
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