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Praia do Peneco is a central Albufeira beach, also known as Praia do Túnel, set directly below the old town. It is known for its rock tunnel access, golden sand, cliff backdrop and convenient location close to restaurants, viewpoints and historic streets.
Praia da Prainha is a scenic cove cluster in Alvor, Portimão, known for small shell-shaped sands divided by sculpted rock formations. It is one of the most distinctive cliff-and-cove settings on the Alvor coastline, but visitors should treat safety and access conditions with care.
Praia do Alemão is a well-known Portimão beach beside Praia do Vau, also identified locally and officially as Barranco das Canas. It offers a more natural cliff-backed setting, with golden sand, pine-covered clifftops and access to scenic coastal walks.
Praia dos Três Castelos is a cliff-framed beach in Portimão, set beside Praia da Rocha and known for its golden sand, sculpted rock formations and viewpoint above the shore. Its central location means it can feel lively in peak season, especially around the main access points.
Praia do Vau is a popular family beach in Portimão, set between ochre cliffs west of Praia da Rocha. Known for its golden sand, easy pedestrian access, seasonal services and sheltered-feeling scenery, it is one of the city’s most practical beaches for relaxed summer days.
Praia de Quinta do Lago is an upscale resort-area beach in Loulé, set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park near Almancil. Reached by a long wooden bridge across the lagoon, it combines broad Atlantic sand, protected wetland scenery and high-quality beach support.
Praia de Vale do Lobo is a resort beach in Loulé, set beside the Vale do Lobo coastal area near Almancil. Known for its red cliffs, long sandy shoreline, beach restaurants and strong tourist demand, it is one of the Golden Triangle’s most established beach settings.
Praia do Garrão is a Golden Triangle beach in Loulé, set between the Vale do Lobo, Dunas Douradas and Quinta do Lago coastal area. Known for its wide sand, dunes, beach restaurants and resort-area access, it is one of the most established beaches on this part of the Algarve coast.
Praia do Ancão is a spacious dune-backed beach in Loulé, set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park between the Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo coastal area. Known for its wide sand, protected landscape and strong beach support, it offers a refined yet natural Algarve beach setting.
Praia da Ilha Deserta, also known as Praia da Barreta, is an iconic remote island beach in Faro, set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Reached by boat from Faro, it is known for its vast sand, protected barrier-island landscape and quiet Atlantic setting.
Praia da Culatra is an important barrier-island beach in Faro, reached by boat from Olhão and set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Known for its fishing community, spacious sand and island atmosphere, it is one of the eastern Algarve’s most distinctive beach escapes.
Praia da Fuseta is a popular Ria Formosa beach destination in Olhão, with both lagoon-side access from the village and an Atlantic-facing island beach reached by boat. It is known for its barrier-island setting, family-friendly lagoon areas and 2026 Blue Flag listings for Fuseta-Mar and Fuseta-Ria.
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