Best beach in the Algarve?

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:44 am

Hi guys, (very informative board)

A group of us will be over for a couple of weeks and wanted your unbiased

opinion as to what is the best beach in the Algarve?

By best beach, we are factoring in geographical features, space, amenities and no mass development like Priah Do Rocha.

One of the best we saw were around Bengali beach or Vale Do Lobo/Luz, have we missed some obvious ones???

Regards

John Gibbard

bica · Post by **bica** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:14 pm

If you have a look at the home page and click the beaches link that wil be a good starting point for the beaches in the area around CVO.

Will give you some more links this evening when I have more time.

Meanwhile I am sure there will be plenty of other suggestions

b

B2D · Post by **B2D** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:53 pm

I always really loved praia de Gale (is that right ?- along by Pera) - lovely long flat beach - often empty even in summer. Perhaps not what you are looking for though, maybe you had a more cliffy beach in mind. Gale always had a good beach bar... but it was about 20 years ago.

probably more up to date info available from others

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:08 pm

Marinha which is east of Carvoeiro and Benagil and Caneiros which is west of Carvoeiro. Keep to the local roads and watch out for car tracks towards the sea for some very good (some say the best in Europe) veiws from the cliff tops. Mike

antonio paiva · Post by **antonio paiva** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:20 pm

i think the best beach in algarve.....
is nossa senhora da rocha..near arm.pera

digger · Post by **digger** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:20 pm

well I know Johnny has mentioned “Priah Do Rocha” (sp) and all that development…..but as a place to swim and to wander I like it, I love to go thru / under the rocks to the next beach along there: (tres irmaos ?)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:31 pm

Armacao de Pera ..lovely long beaches.....but ready access to local shops/rest/bars/
Nice one at Paraiso (bit of a climb down tho) and rest(Boteco).at top with lovely views over the bay/ocean..
Nice one at Alvor too..pic of it on my 'Magic Moments' story

of a small bay and the rocks make a 'lagoon' ..like a little private beach
Ellie

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:42 pm

Praia da Marinha!
Definitely!

kteee · Post by **kteee** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:43 pm

I think Praia da Marinha was voted one of the best beaches in the world last year - can't remember who by though!

antonio paiva · Post by **antonio paiva** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:55 am

perhaps the beautiful beach ist alvor....
praia dos tres irmaos...but my hife ,she liked the beach near alvor..
and benagil and the tipic chips... and the nice wather..
sorry my englisch ....

enjy59 · Post by **enjy59** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:22 pm

Gale is wonderful as B2D says and yes the beach bars ( there are three of them) are great .Good food stunning views...........what more could you want.....
BUT theres nothing like ( IMO) the west coast beachs , drive up to Aljezur and go see Praias Arrifana,Monte Clerigo and on up to Zambujeira as far as Im concerned they are all heaven.Theres even a beach bar at Monte Clerigo, wonderfully friendly place.

Have fun
Susie

bica · Post by **bica** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:33 pm

Praia da Marinha!

Bin trying to keep that one quiet

But have to agree.

Also agree about the west coast beaches - as they are in a 'national park' lets hope they stay unspoilt.

b

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:47 pm

Praia da Marinha ! Always!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:04 pm

where exactly is this please?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:36 pm

Praia da Marinha ! Once again!
If you doubt it, visit:

http://www.carvoeiro.com/Beaches/Marinha.htm

You won't be disappointed... despite the steps!

Best beach in the Algarve?

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