The best beaches in the Algarve
The top 3 according to 2 votes from people: Benagil Beach (Lagoa) · Barreta Beach (Faro) · Marinha Beach (Lagoa). (Updated May 7, 2025.)
Golden cliffs, sea caves and the sands of the Ria Formosa: the Algarve beaches that appear most in guides and reviews.
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Top 10
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Benagil Beach (Lagoa)
Starting point for the Benagil sea cave.
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Barreta Beach (Faro)
Ilha Deserta in the Ria Formosa, reached by boat from Faro.
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3
Marinha Beach (Lagoa)
Jagged cliffs and natural arches, reached by stairs.
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4
Ponta da Piedade (Lagos)
Cliffs and grottoes visited by boat or along boardwalks.
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Dona Ana Beach (Lagos)
Sheltered cove close to Lagos town centre.
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Camilo Beach (Lagos)
Small beach reached by a long wooden staircase.
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Falésia Beach (Albufeira)
Long stretch of sand beneath red cliffs, ideal for long walks.
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Ancão Beach (Loulé)
Blue Flag beach in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
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Odeceixe Beach (Aljezur)
Beach at the mouth of the Seixe stream, at the Algarve's northern edge.
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10
Tavira Island Beach
Huge stretch of sand on a barrier island, reached by boat from Tavira.
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Barril Beach (Tavira)
Famous for its Anchor Cemetery, reached by a little train.
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12
Praia da Rocha (Portimão)
Large town beach with the Três Castelos viewpoint.
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Comments (4)
A Marinha continua a ser a mais bonita do Algarve.
O Barril com o cemitério das âncoras, muito original.
Ponta da Piedade de barco ou de kayak, as grutas são espetaculares.
A Barreta (Ilha Deserta) para fugir das multidões.