Swimming in the Algarve

4 days

Extensive sandy beaches or small coves, undulating dunes or high cliffs, rocks, caves, the smell of the sea, the many shades of blue and green of the sea, marine biodiversity, the sun and countless beach activities come together to make the Algarve the best European beach destination.

Two hundred kilometres of safe beaches await you, with excellent services and access.

One of the municipalities in the Algarve with the largest number of beaches is Albufeira. Among the more than two dozen beaches with different configurations and different natural settings, where you can go swimming, we leave you with some suggestions.

Lose yourself in the sand of Salgados beach and in the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape with its imposing dunes, the lagoon’s water mirror and its dense vegetation that is home to a diverse birdlife. Take advantage of the extensive walkways to stroll and observe the surrounding nature.

Heading east, look for Evaristo Beach, a small cove between low cliffs and rock formations. Put on your diving goggles and fins and set off to discover the marine life that thrives near the rocks.

Walk just over 10 km to the east, among pine forests you will find Praia de Santa Eulália. With a wide sandy beach and small rocky corners, it is a peaceful beach of great beauty and with various support equipment.

Finally, it is mandatory to try Falésia beach. Flanked by a line of high cliffs in contrasting colours, it offers an extensive beach and is considered one of the most beautiful in this region.

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Keywords: Algarve, Albufeira, Salgados, Praia do Castelo, Sesmarias