From town beach to towering cliffs
Albufeira packs more beaches into its coastline than almost any other Algarve municipality. The old town's Praia dos Pescadores remains a working fishing beach, while the Strip's Praia da Oura buzzes with water sports and nightlife.
Head east for the spectacular Praia da Falésia — 6km of golden sand beneath towering red-orange sandstone cliffs, consistently rated among Portugal's finest. West of town, quieter coves like Praia de São Rafael and Praia da Coelha offer excellent snorkelling and more peaceful surroundings.
All Beaches in Albufeira
Praia da Falésia
Six kilometres of golden sand beneath layered red sandstone cliffs
Praia da Galé
Twin coves of golden sand framed by sculptured cliffs
Praia dos Alemães
Albufeira's most convenient beach, with escalator access from the old town
Praia dos Arrifes
The best snorkelling cove near Albufeira, sheltered by weathered limestone
Praia dos Aveiros
A calm family beach east of Albufeira with Blue Flag water and direct parking
Praia do Castelo
A natural rock arch frames this small cove west of Albufeira
Praia da Coelha
A sheltered cliff cove with calm Blue Flag water west of Albufeira
Praia do Evaristo
A cliff-top seafood restaurant with its own sheltered cove below
Praia do Inatel
A sheltered beach near Albufeira old town with family-friendly conditions
Praia dos Olhos de Água
A fishing village beach where freshwater springs bubble up through the sand
Praia da Oura
Albufeira's Strip beach where watersports meet nightlife
Praia dos Pescadores
Albufeira's original fishermen's beach beneath the old town
Praia da Rocha Baixinha
Red cliffs, beach clubs, and kilometres of sand between Falésia and Vilamoura
Praia dos Salgados
Where Atlantic surf meets a flamingo lagoon on undeveloped dunes
Praia de Santa Eulália
Albufeira's polished resort beach where families escape the party scene
Praia de São Rafael
Ochre rock stacks and turquoise water on Albufeira's quieter western coast
Praia do Túnel
Albufeira's old town beach, reached through a passage cut into the rock
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