The Algarve is for sure famous for its fascinating
beaches. Many tourists come to the Algarve for them. Here we list
the Algarve's most popular beaches.
| Beach |
Location |
Features |
Praia do Alvor
|
Close to the village of Alvor in
the western Algarve |
Blue Flag, 6 km long beach |
| Praia do Amado |
The Algarve's Western
coast |
Ideal for windsurfing |
| Praia da Gale |
To the west of the city of Albufeira
|
Blue Flag, parking places |
| Praia da Luz |
To the west of
the city of Lagos |
Blue Flag, ideal
for families |
| Praia da Falesia |
Located between Albufeira and Quarteira |
Blue Flag, 6 km long beach |
| Armacao de Pera |
Close the town
of Armacao de Pera, between Carvoeiro and Albufeira |
5 km long beach,
ideal for families, huge |
| Praia da Barreta |
Located on the island Ilha Deserta
|
Access only by ferryboat from Faro |
| Praia de Ferragudo |
Located in the
mouth of the Arade River opposite Praia da Rocha |
Large sandy beach,
many facilities, parking |
| Meia Praia |
To the east of the city of Lagos |
Blue Flag, 4.5 km long beach, many
facilities |
| Burgau Beach |
Near the village of Burgau between
Lagos and Sagres |
Burgau Beach Bar |
Praia da Dona Ana
|
Located on the Golden Coast of Lagos |
Blue Flag, cave
tours by boat |
Praia de Manta Rota
|
To west of Vila Real de St. Antonio
|
Many facilities |
Quarteira
|
Along the city of Quarteira |
Blue Flag, very long beach |
| Praia de Sao Rafael |
Situated 5 km from Albufeira |
Blue Flag |
| Praia da Bordeira |
To the north of Carrapateira, along
the west coast of the Algarve |
Sandy, ideal for para gliders and
windsurfers |
| Praia da Carriagem |
Located in the Costa Vicentina
in the district of Aljezur close to Rogil |
Quite isolated |
| Praia do Evaristo |
To the west of the city of Albufeira
|
Blue Flag |
| Praia de Manta Rota |
To the west of Vila Real de St.
Antonio |
Blue Flag, many facilities |
| Praia da Oura |
To the east of Albufeira |
Blue Flag |
