Beach guide
Find Algarve beach clubs, hidden coves, golden bays, island beaches, and coastal escapes across the region.
Beach guide
Use these quick answers to match the coast to your trip style before opening individual beach and beach-club listings.
First-time visitors usually do well with a mix of cliff beaches, long sandy bays, and Ria Formosa islands. Start with Lagos and Lagoa for scenery, Praia de Faro for easy access, Alvor for space, and Tavira for quieter island beach days.
Browse beach listingsPlan beaches by region rather than distance alone. Western Algarve suits cliffs and surf, central Algarve suits resort beaches and beach clubs, and eastern Algarve suits islands, calmer water, and slower day trips around the Ria Formosa.
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