Praia dos Três Castelos

Praia dos Três Castelos is one of Portimão’s most visually distinctive urban beaches, positioned immediately beside Praia da Rocha on the Algarve’s southern coast. VisitPortugal describes it as a maritime beach with golden sand and calm blue sea, connected to Praia da Rocha by a passage cut through the rocks on its eastern side. To the west, it neighbours Praia dos Careanos, with the wider shoreline framed by high cliffs that can be appreciated from above on coastal walks. The beach is especially valued for its carved cliff scenery. Visit Portimão notes access from the Miradouro dos Três Castelos, where visitors can look over rock formations, arches, caves and rocky platforms before descending to the sand by steps. The same official source also highlights coastal vegetation on softer cliff slopes and birdlife around the rock platforms, giving the beach a stronger natural character than its busy resort setting might suggest. Praia dos Três Castelos suits visitors who want dramatic coastal scenery without being far from the services of Praia da Rocha and Portimão. It is a good choice for photography, scenic beach time and short coastal walks towards Praia da Rocha, Praia dos Careanos and Praia do Vau. Because the beach sits below cliffs and access is officially described via steps from the viewpoint, visitors should take care with mobility, cliff edges and sea conditions. Facilities are officially listed, but some services may be seasonal and should be checked locally before visiting.