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Praia da Rocha in the city of Portimao, Algarve, Portugal
Praia da Rocha in the city of Portimao, Algarve (Hugo Cadavez/Flickr)
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Algarve Beach Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • The Algarve enjoys one of the sunniest, driest, and warmest climates in Europe year round, with only a short period of rainfall between November and March.
  • Winter air and water temperatures hover around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, never falling below zero, making The Algarve a popular destination during the colder season, unlike other Mediterranean tourist spots that simply close down.
  • The rougher western side of The Algarve peninsula is characterized by cliffs and caves, while its southern side has softer beaches and gentler waves.
  • Not all beaches in the area are suitable for swimming because of sloping sea beds or swift currents, so be sure to heed warnings.

Beach Overview: Algarve, Portugal

By Matt Link
With its robust fruit orchards basking in the warm Mediterranean climate, The Algarve lives up to its nickname, the Garden of Portugal, as the sunny region overflows with crops of oranges, carob, figs, pomegranates, and almonds. It also has a coastline teeming with fresh seafood. Full of Moorish and Roman ruins, cubist houses, and other flavors left by past Phoenicians, Greeks, Visigoths, and Christians, this area's more recent invaders include Northern European tourists and transplants who have made the southwestern tip of Portugal one of the most popular vacation destinations in Europe. Read More

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Hotels

Hotel Algarve Casino

Praia da Rocha, Portim�o
The Algarve

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Vila Gale Ampalius Hotel

Alameda de Praia de Marina, Vilamoura
The Algarve Map

Distance: 11.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Grande Real Santa Eulalia

Praia de Santa Eul?lia, Albufeira
The Algarve Map

Distance: 16.4 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Ponta Ruiva

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western coast
The Algarve, Portugal

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Ponta Ruiva is a quiet beach with good conditions for surfing. ... Read More
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PortiTours

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The Algarve, Portugal

Distance: 34.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: PortiTours offers excursions, boat tours, jeep safaris, and active leisure tours.... Read More
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Boca do Rio

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near Salema
The Algarve, Portugal

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Boca do Rio is an undeveloped beach with French Man-o-war shipwreck for divers.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Algarve

Distance (mi.)
Lisbon Portela Airport 137.7 map
Malaga Airport 191.3 map
Casablanca Mohamed V Airport 253.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Algarve

Distance (mi.)
Jerez De La Frontera La Parra Airport 104.7 map
Badajoz Talaveral La Real Airport 142.6 map
Tangier Boukhalef Airport 147.6 map

Algarve Vacation Rentals

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3 Bedroom Villa in Algarve, Portugal

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Garage, Swimming Pool
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from: $100

3 Bedroom Property in Faro (Algarve), Portugal

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Jacuzzi, Phone, Swimming Pool
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3 Bedroom Villa in Western Algarve, Portugal

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating
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