# The best beaches in the Algarve

Golden cliffs, sea caves and the sands of the Ria Formosa: the Algarve beaches that appear most in guides and reviews.

- 2 votes · 12 items
- May 7, 2025 · coimbraroamer
- https://even.best/en/l/497/the-best-beaches-in-the-algarve

## Top 10

1. **Benagil Beach (Lagoa)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Starting point for the Benagil sea cave.
2. **Barreta Beach (Faro)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Ilha Deserta in the Ria Formosa, reached by boat from Faro.
3. **Marinha Beach (Lagoa)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Jagged cliffs and natural arches, reached by stairs.
4. **Ponta da Piedade (Lagos)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Cliffs and grottoes visited by boat or along boardwalks.
5. **Dona Ana Beach (Lagos)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Sheltered cove close to Lagos town centre.
6. **Camilo Beach (Lagos)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Small beach reached by a long wooden staircase.
7. **Falésia Beach (Albufeira)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Long stretch of sand beneath red cliffs, ideal for long walks.
8. **Ancão Beach (Loulé)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Blue Flag beach in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
9. **Odeceixe Beach (Aljezur)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Beach at the mouth of the Seixe stream, at the Algarve's northern edge.
10. **Tavira Island Beach** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Huge stretch of sand on a barrier island, reached by boat from Tavira.
11. **Barril Beach (Tavira)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Famous for its Anchor Cemetery, reached by a little train.
12. **Praia da Rocha (Portimão)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Large town beach with the Três Castelos viewpoint.

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