10 Beaches in Algarve That You Shouldn't Miss

January 5, 2022 Toi Mattera

The Algarve's sunny shores offer perfect escapes for all types, from those seeking the hot nightlife of flashy, energetic Lagos to those desiring secluded stays in rambling Sagres. Portugal's most southerly region offers historical attractions in former Moorish capital Silves and fascinating Tavira, great golf, fabulous beaches from Praia da Luz to Armacao de Pera, thermal springs at Caldas de Monchique, and miles of limestone caves and grottoes, cliffs and bays along its rugged coastline.
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1. Praia dos Tres Irmaos

Alvor, Portimao Portugal
Excellent
80%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 650 reviews

Praia dos Tres Irmaos

Reviewed By Vianamarta - Lisbon, Portugal

Very good beach, friendly staff around, long extension of sand. Amazing view and very safe water to swim

2. Praia Dona Ana

Lagos Portugal
Excellent
58%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,821 reviews

Praia Dona Ana

Reviewed By rogeriol590 - Leiria, Portugal

Beautiful beach with scenery as the rocks and cliffs , the colours of the sea blue and green make it memorable and lovely to enjoy visit and discover

3. Praia da Falesia

Beco da Falesia Mar, Olhos de Agua, Albufeira 8200-593 Portugal
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,730 reviews

Praia da Falesia

Reviewed By belgianguy1 - Bruges, Belgium

A long and beautiful beach flanked by spectacular cliffs, it sure makes for a great walk...at the end (or the beginning, depending on your starting point) there's also a viewpoint, accessible by wooden steps, simply amazing!

4. Praia da Luz

Rua da Calheta 38, Luz 8600-154 Portugal +351 282 767 303 http://www.starvilla.com
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,391 reviews

Praia da Luz

Reviewed By johnbR2641RL - Soham, United Kingdom

Have been coming to Luz for 15 years and never tire of it. The beach is great for children and adults alike, water sports hire etc. There are plenty of restaurants and cafe's which make Luz an all round great holiday destination. Can't wait to be back there.

5. Praia Verde

Urbanizacao Castro Marim Sol, Castro Marim 8950-278 Portugal
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 448 reviews

Praia Verde

6. Praia Gale

Estrada da Gale, Gale, Albufeira 8200-385 Portugal
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,212 reviews

Praia Gale

Reviewed By Lesterbeach - Winnipeg, Canada

There are two nice beaches in Guia, Laurenco and Gale. Laurenco has beautiful cliffs but little parking and this year the water was high so you couldn’t really stay on the beach most days. Gale on the other hand is much more developed, with more parking and a restaurant. Access is easy to the beach with few steps but you can walk to the east along the beach and get some shelter in beautiful cliffs.

7. Arrifana Beach

Aljezur 8670 Portugal
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 716 reviews

Arrifana Beach

Reviewed By vascog168

Amazing beach, amazing surf, this is one of the best surf points in Portugal and a kind of hidden gem.

8. Praia Da Rocha

Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimao 8500-802 Portugal
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,378 reviews

Praia Da Rocha

Reviewed By 80marines - Wirral, United Kingdom

First time here and we were pleasantly surprised by everything, the beach which is huge and clean, the atmosphere which is relaxed, and we enjoyed our 4 days there, the only point would be the climb, 96 steps, up to the road level, Albufeira have sorted it out with an escalator why not here ? apart from that the top level goes from quiet to busy areas there is plenty to see and do for most tastes, the beach level boardwalk is a must as are is the cliff views, we stayed at the Marina and again what a lovely place scenic and always something happening, so we would return without a doubt and there are plenty of end of season deals with accommodation.

9. Praia Da Amoreira

Aljezur Portugal
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 522 reviews

Praia Da Amoreira

Reviewed By pwrpufflau

Went here thanks to a suggestion from a local and found myself in front of one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Must go

10. Praia da Coelha

Sesmarias, Gale, Albufeira 8200 Portugal +351 968 849 318 http://www.supalbufeira.com
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 578 reviews

Praia da Coelha

Reviewed By R3857KVdavids - Carvoeiro, Portugal

Gorgeous beach , well worth seeking out , dedicated car park just a short walk from the beach , unfortunately the bar was closed with it being Christmas.

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