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By train Lagos - Faro, which makes a stop in Portimão. By express bus from Lisbon (18-35 EUR, 3-4 hours on the way) or Seville (19-29 EUR, 5-6 hours on the way). The bus station is located on Largo do Dique north of the city center.
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Praia da Rocha
Praia da Rocha is one of the most famous beaches in all of Portugal. There are: comfortable wooden paths that almost completely encircle the beach, changing cabins, showers and cafes. On the avenue along the beach there are many hotels (from fashionable to decent "three rubles"), cafes and restaurants, there is a tourist information office. The beach is primarily known for its rock massifs, which offer a picturesque view of the ocean, the resort itself and its surroundings.
However, the rocky landscapes of Praia da Rochi, in addition to the aesthetic sense of pleasure, can also bring a sickly bruise: all kinds of cobblestones and earth often fall from the rocks. Therefore, you should be careful when passing by and keep a safe distance from the rocks.
Popular hotels in Praia da Rocha
- Where to stay: Fans of a well-developed recreation infrastructure, holiday noise and an abundance of happy tourists, we recommend going to the most popular resorts of the Algarve - Albufeira or Lagos. Portimão is no less famous, because it is here that the number one Portuguese beach, Praia da Rocha, is located. Armasau de Pera is a resort for tourists who prefer a relaxing holiday. Carvoeiro will charm you with fantastically beautiful natural surroundings, while Alvor is a modern resort with first-class golf courses and a marina with luxury yachts.
- What to see: Historical part
The beaches of Portugal are not only an ordinary resort, but also the most beautiful place for windsurfing or perfect relaxation with a noisy company of friends and a romantic getaway with your loved one. Do not miss your chance, be sure to visit one of them - you will not regret it.
Algarve beaches
PRAIA de ODECEIXE is a beach for those who love solitude and unity with nature. Just a few minutes from the large settlement of Odeceixe in the northwest of the Algarve, this beach, even in summer, will allow you to enjoy the unity with the untouched nature of human intervention against the backdrop of rugged cliffs and gentle sand.
PRAIA do ARMADO, Carrapateira (Praia do Armado) - rugged by rocks, the beach in the western Algarve attracts many fans of windsurfing, as well as lovers of romantic, cozy and secluded coves.
PRAIA da MARINHA, Benagil (east of Carvoeiro) - fine sand, picturesque stones, as if thrown by someone's mighty hand into the ocean, near Benagil is a picturesque place for snorkeling and relaxing with a friendly company on two neighboring beaches.
PRAIA de FIGUEIRA, Salema - This beach, located right in front of the village of Salema, is popular with young people and windsurfers. Diving enthusiasts and adventure seekers are also attracted by the 18th century French ship Ocean, which is lying on the bottom. We recommend arriving early in the summer. To find a parking spot.
Outskirts of Lagos
Praia de Dona Ana (Praia de Dona Ana) - a cozy small beach, nestled among the bizarre, wind-turned into lacy, ocher-colored rocks of various shades, grottoes, calm crystal clear water, an ideal place for walking on small catamarans and boats - 30 minutes walk from city center. Equipped with awnings, there is a restaurant. Not far from Don Anna is the Praia do Camilo beach.
Meia-Praia is one of the longest beaches in the Algarve (4 km) and is popular with those who are engaged in water skiing, windsurfing, as well as those who can always find a secluded place for seclusion. Ideal for long walks along the fine sand along the ocean.
Outskirts of Alvor
On the Alvor coast, we note the beautiful beaches of Montes de Alvor (Montes de Alvor), Alvor (Alvor) and Praia dos Tres Irmaos (Praia dos Tres Irmaos) - a combination of long wide sandy strips with cozy grottoes and coves.
Portimão
Praia da Rocha (Praia da Rocha) - three kilometers south of Portimão is this beautiful beach with a length of one and a half kilometers with powerful bizarre reddish and yellow rocks. One of the most beautiful and widest beaches with white sand and small cinnamon-colored rocks in the background. In summer, it is usually very busy, but there is an opportunity to get through the tunnel to the smaller and less crowded beaches in the west. Some of them are quite steep and indented by picturesque rocks.
In the Carvoeiro area, the beaches are small, in coves, during high tides, they almost completely disappear under water.
Beaches around Albufeira
PRAIA dos BARCOS is the most popular beach in Albufeira. Located at the foot of the old town. You can get here directly from the tunnel next to the tourist office. The name of the beach was given by numerous fishing boats, whose multicolored bottoms dry on one end of the city beach.
Near the town - west of Albufeira, the PRAIA DE SAO RAFAEL (Praia de San Rafael) beach is surrounded by grottoes and sandstone cliffs - fine sand, shallow waters interrupted by grottoes that ask to be explored, makes this beach an ideal place for family holidays. and also for snorkeling.
To the east - PRAIA DA OURA (Praia da Oura) is one of the most popular beaches in summer, where fine sand is interspersed with steep rocks, picturesquely painted in yellow, red and brown.
Beaches on the Lisbon Riviera
The equipped beaches of the Lisbon coastline are calm, calm ocean waters and fine white sand.
Carcavelos - wide and long, very popular. Also recommended for surfing.
PAREDE (Parede) - has an amazing famous microclimate, especially saturated with iodine, which is why it is especially recommended for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. By the way, in confirmation of this - 2 of the best orthopedic clinics in Europe are located here.
TAMARIZ (Tamariz) - all year round loved by guests and the people of Lisbon.
The beaches of Cascais (Marquesa - Marquesa, Rainha - Rainh) - already in their names reflect the spirit of the times when this place was "the land of kings and fishermen".
Guincho - gained worldwide fame as an ideal place for windsurfing - a rare windsurfer has not been here, or does not dream of visiting. But even for those who are not touched by large and strong waves, I must come here - the landscapes are stunning, and then soothing.
You will see cars lined up on the high bank of the Guincho - it is the people of Lisbon who come here after a hard day to relax - even without leaving the car they listen to the music of the waves and contemplate the horizons ...
Sunset on Ginsha is something not from earthly life!
Five of the most incredible Portuguese beaches
Praia Sao Rafael - Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
2. Praia do Barril, Tavira Island, Algarve is located near Faro and belongs to the Ria Formosa National Park. There was not always a beach here - before the coast belonged to tuna fishermen. In memory of this, there is an “anchor cemetery” on the sand near the water.
Praia do Barril - Tavira Island, Algarve, Portugal
3. Praia de Cacela Velha, Ria Formosa, Algarve - in the eastern part of the natural park. This beach can only be reached by water. However, there are many who want to come here by boat to see small lakes full of fish and crabs on the sand at low tide.
4. Praia do Baleal, Peniche, Lisbon - popular with surfers from different points the world. It is located to the north of the capital and pleases lovers of boarding with a good wave throughout the year.
5. Praia Zambujeira do Mar, Alentejo - a corner of nature in the heart of the Costa Vicentina park. Sheer cliffs, stones of the most amazing outlines, silky sand and clear water, protected by boulders, like breakwaters, from large waves.
If you want to get to these amazing beaches, we will gladly help! We will find a tour for you in the Algarve, the Lisbon Riviera or other interesting places in Portugal. Call, leave a request through the form feedback or come visit!
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