Algarve Beaches . . .
Map Legend - A selection of the more popular beaches
Please click on maps below for enlarged view Alvor
A large open beach in the eastern half of Lagos Bay. Sand dunes without any cliffs. Very popular for all types of watersports especially windsurfing Amoreira
Take the signposted turning north of Alzejur and you end up overlooking this popular sandy beach. An estuary also offers warmer water for swimming Armação de Pera
This beach is situated in front of the village, one end has cliffs backed by sand dunes, the other end you can walk onto the beach Armona
There is a ferry from Olhão to Armona island which takes 15 minutes. Allow another 10 minute walk across the island to the sandy, seaward side. West coast beach near a village. Take the left fork on a signposted road at a junction on the N268 just south of Aljezur Closest beach to the centre of Lagos town. It is under the fort at the entrance to the harbour, a few gentle steps down to the sand A sandy sun trap beach below cliffs. Parking difficult on narrow road near hairpin bend, however a very pleasant beach, get there early Sandy beach located between Burgau ands Salema, good access from N125, turn off at Budens and head for Salema then backtrack towards Burgau A track signposted from the N268 near Carrapateira, between Aljezur and Vila do Bispo. The track ends overlooking this sepctacular beach Good beach for divers, not much parking near to the beach, best to park in the village and walk to beach Cabanas
Beautiful beach separated by a river from the mainland. Peaceful location accessible by a regular boat service Small cove reached by steps and a tunnel, approach from Benagil along a track, known locally as Smuggler´´``s Cove Easy walking access onto this beach in front of Carvoeiro village. Very sheltered, biggest problem is parking, get there early A very sheltered beach backed into cliffs and rocks, sandy beach, access from Pera to Albuefeira road A regular ferry from Olhão serves the island of Culatra, a 35 minute trip but great scenery and peace when arriving on the island Most popular beach near Lagos, backed by cliffs and open to the east, very sandy, other smaller beaches are accessible from here Falésia
In front of orange-red cliffs this very long beach reaches from Vilamoura (by a car park near the marina) almost to Albufeira, very sandy, quite and peaceful Another sand bar that can be reached by the ferry to Culatra Island from Faro (behind the old town) or Olhão Very long sand bar, popular with Faro residents in the summer months, can be reached taking turning from first roundabout out of Faro airport
Popular beach in front of the old part of Albufeira and is reached through a tunnel or further east straight from the street onto fine sand by the fishermens boats This beach is on the seaward side of an island that can be reached by foot during low tide. The lagoon is very popular with windsurfers. Easy access and well signed from the traffic light crossroads on the Albufeira to Pera road. Long sandy beach with quite coves A long island with two good access points, either a short boat ride from Tavira salt beds or a causeway and mini railway from Pedras dél Rei, approaching Tavira on the N125 from Faro A long beach running from Cabanas to Vila Real de S. António, easy access from the N125, the name changes several times as you drive further east, but it is still one long beach A sandy beach east of Vilamoura marina, sheltered by breakwaters, access easy from pavement to sand behind the Marinhotel and Ampalius hotels The largest of Lagos` beaches, it starts near Lagos marina and continues to the river estaury at Alvor, long and sandy with little natural shelter. Access via a long flight of steps just west of Carvoeiro. Little car parking at top, nice to swim from sand or rocks Easy access right in front of the village, the sand curves eastwards, the western end changes to rocks, ideal for families Popular beach for sunbathing and swimming, below `the strip`going east from Albufeira to Montechoro, two beaches separated by low rocks Access to this massive sandy beach is direct from the seafront road. A tunnel at the western end leads to smaller beaches, backed by cliffs Good sized beach next to Praia da Rocha going west, easy access and adequate parking available Long sandy beach between Armação de Pera and Salgados, due to its remoteness it is popular with nudists, nearest parking about 1 km - be prepared to walk In the northwest of the Algarve just before the next province of Alentejo. Access from the village of Odeceixe on the N268, very sandy and attractive A small two part beach, one end quieter with fishermens boats on the beach, the other end sandy and more populated The long esplanade at Quarteira provides easy walking access to this long sandy beach protected by a line of breakwaters Long sandy beach with good access along a 320 metre bridge. In front of the Quinta do Lago complex, adequate parking available Sandy beach in front of Salgados golf course. Access from the Albufeira to Pera road, following the signs for Salgados golf, then fork left towards the beach Sheltered beach, good for families. Turn off the Albufeira to Pera road, through a small development to parking, a few steps and you are on the beach A small cove set below golden coloured cliffs. Car parking next to the beach with good access, sandy and popular with families A large sandy beach in front of the Vale do Lobo resort, good for families and very popular in the summer months
