Algarve Beaches

Falesia Beach

A drive eastward past the sheraton hotel in albufeira bearing right brings you through pine trees to a clifftop where above is the very long beach of falesia.
Park among the trees or as clode to the road´s end as possible and go down the steps where u will be midway along the algarve coast,but may feel that you are thousend miles from anywhere.

Praia da Oura Beach

This very popular sunbathing and swimming beach is at the bottom of the `strip`.
Access is easy,but Praia da Oura´s central location puts a primium on parking nearby.
There are two sandy areas separated by rocks.
If you make your way eastward you will find more intimidated patches of sand among rocks.

Lagos Beach - Praia Dona Ana

Praia Dona Ana or Lagos beach is one of the most nicest beaches in the algarve is where you can find the GOLDEN SAND.

Other Beaches near by Lagos:
Meia Praia
Porto de Mós
Praia da Ponta da Piedade

Beach Flags

Some of the Algarve Beaches have been awarded BANDEIRAS AZUIS (Blue Flags) in recognition of high standards of safety , cleanliness and facilities.
Such standards must be mantained for resorts to retain status.

GREEN FLAG
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Swimming permitted

YELLOW FLAG
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Swimming forbidden

RED FLAG
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Its forbidden to swim or enter the water

CHEQUERED FLAG
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The Beach is temporarily unattended