Albufeira Beaches

Beaches in & around Albufeira

Albufeira in the Algarve has some of the best beaches in the Portugal hence its popularity as the biggest resort on the south coast of the country.

Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal. — Praia do Peneco, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Praia do Túnel (Peneco)

Praia do Peneco (Praia do Túnel) is the main beach right in town entered through a tunnel near the main Tourist Office (turismo). In the summer this beach is packed with umbrellas, sun loungers and holiday-makers. The beach is popular with families and is patrolled by lifeguards. At the western end of the beach is a cave called Xorino Grotto. A large rock on the beach (penedo) gives the beach its name. The beach can also be accessed by stairs, a ramp and the Elevador do Peneco, which is 28 m high and carries 13 people at a time.

Praia do Peneco, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal. — Praia do Peneco and Praia dos Pescadores, Algarve

Praia da Oura, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal. — Praia da Oura, Albufeira, Algarve

Praia dos Pescadores

Praia dos Pescadores (Fisherman's Beach) is to the east of Praia do Peneco separated from it by a cliff. Praia dos Pescadores used to be where the local fishermen operated from but is now totally dedicated to tourism. The beach's facilities include two car parks, parasols, sun loungers, toilets and showers. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards in summer. The beach is backed by a number of seafood restaurants. Praia dos Pescadores can be accessed by escalator from the bluff above at Bairro dos Pescadores. As at Praia do Peneco water sports such as paragliding and water skiing are popular. New Year celebrations including concerts and fireworks take place on Praia dos Pescadores.

Praia da Oura

Praia da Oura is east of Peneco and Pescadores past the two small beaches of Praia do Inatel and Praia dos Alemães. A small, sheltered cove, Praia da Oura is close to "The Strip" of bars and restaurants and a number of resort hotels. Praia da Oura is best reached by a Blue Line (Azul) or Green Line (Verde) Giro bus from the top of the escalator in Albufeira town. There's a cafe on the beach and a car park near by.

Albufeira Praia dos Pescadores Beach, Algarve, Portugal. — Praia dos Pescadores, Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Praia de Santa Eulália

Praia de Santa Eulália is a large bay just to the east of Praia da Oura with water sports, sun beds, parasols and restaurants. There is a car park (with allocated parking bays for disabled drivers) at the beach, which is just over 4 km from the centre of Albufeira.
Praia da Balaia is the eastern end of Santa Eulália.

Praia dos Olhos d'Água

Praia dos Olhos d'Água (Eyes of Water) is the next large beach going east past Praia da Maria Luísa. There are beach parasols, sun beds, restaurants and a large car park. Once a traditional fishing village, the beach gets its name from the springs in the rocks at the eastern end of the strand. The beach is backed by lovely ochre cliffs. EVA buses run out to Praia dos Olhos d'Água from Albufeira Bus Station in Caliços from 7.35 am-7.45 pm (10 minutes).

Praia da Falésia

Praia da Falésia is the huge stretch of sand that runs east to Vilamoura. EVA buses run out to Praia da Falésia from Albufeira Bus Station in Caliços from 8.05 am-5.35 pm (20 minutes).

Praia da Galé

Praia da Galé is the main beach west of Albufeira. The beach is about 6 km from the town centre and can be reached by EVA buses from the Albufeira Bus Station in Caliços (20 minutes). Praia dos Salgados is the next long beach to the west.