Local Beaches
The Algarve has hundreds of miles of dramatic coastline with golden sandy beaches and secluded coves. You will find most of the beaches have at least one bar or restaurant in which to sample the local seafood and excellent Portuguese wines. Sun beds and parasols are available on most beaches but please be aware that a charge will be made.
Vilamoura - Vilamoura's attractive beach is complemented by a tourist development that ranks with the biggest and most prestigious in Europe.
Quarteira - Once a simple fishing village, Quarteira has become a cosmopolitan tourist centre. Its past identity can be glimpsed in a 17th century church and a few houses decorated with coloured borders.
Vale de Lobo - A beach that owes its unique beauty to its ochre and ruby cliffs. It is surrounded by a high quality tourist complex.
Garrão - Long beach edged with brightly coloured cliffs. Facilities for tourists.
Quinta do Lago - This is a long beach with pedestrian access by way of a bridge over the Ria Formosa. It is the site of a top-level international holiday complex.
Falesia Beach Goldra:This beach has the added attraction of its
wonderful cliffs which run all the way along the beach from Goldra to
Olhos D' Agua.
Salgados Beach(east of Albufeira): For those bird and nature lovers
amongst you, this beach is a must. Flocks of pink flamingos can be
seen here in the marshlands running alongside this spectacular beach
which is perfect for long leisurely strolls along golden sands.
Vilamoura - Vilamoura's attractive beach is complemented by a tourist development that ranks with the biggest and most prestigious in Europe.
Quarteira - Once a simple fishing village, Quarteira has become a cosmopolitan tourist centre. Its past identity can be glimpsed in a 17th century church and a few houses decorated with coloured borders.
Vale de Lobo - A beach that owes its unique beauty to its ochre and ruby cliffs. It is surrounded by a high quality tourist complex.
Garrão - Long beach edged with brightly coloured cliffs. Facilities for tourists.
Quinta do Lago - This is a long beach with pedestrian access by way of a bridge over the Ria Formosa. It is the site of a top-level international holiday complex.
Falesia Beach Goldra:This beach has the added attraction of its
wonderful cliffs which run all the way along the beach from Goldra to
Olhos D' Agua.
Salgados Beach(east of Albufeira): For those bird and nature lovers
amongst you, this beach is a must. Flocks of pink flamingos can be
seen here in the marshlands running alongside this spectacular beach
which is perfect for long leisurely strolls along golden sands.
June I and September 30
the colour code being:
· RED FLAG - STAY OUT OF THE WATER -(Do not ignore this flag)'
· GREEN FLAG - Swimming for all
· CHEQUERED- Lifeguards are temporarily off duty
· BLUE FLAG - Meets the European Blue Flag Association
high standards of inspection
the colour code being:
· RED FLAG - STAY OUT OF THE WATER -(Do not ignore this flag)'
· GREEN FLAG - Swimming for all
· CHEQUERED- Lifeguards are temporarily off duty
· BLUE FLAG - Meets the European Blue Flag Association
high standards of inspection
