The 10 Best Beaches in Albufeira, Algarve

October 12, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

There are lots of beach types, and with 20 very different beaches to choose from, Albufeira delights them all. Hugging the coast in Portugal’s southern Algarve region, this prime vantage point showcases sparkling white houses with Moorish flair, breathtaking multi-hued cliffs, and old fortress remnants that ground modern amenities with a charming historical flair.
Restaurants in Albufeira

1. Praia Da Vigia

Estrada do Aldeamento Sao Rafael 117, Albufeira 8200-613 Portugal
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Praia Da Vigia

2. Praia da Falesia

Beco da Falesia Mar, Olhos de Agua, Albufeira 8200-593 Portugal
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4.5 based on 5,730 reviews

Praia da Falesia

Reviewed By belgianguy1 - Bruges, Belgium

A long and beautiful beach flanked by spectacular cliffs, it sure makes for a great walk...at the end (or the beginning, depending on your starting point) there's also a viewpoint, accessible by wooden steps, simply amazing!

3. Praia dos Olhos de Agua

Rua dos Pescadores 3, Olhos de Agua, Albufeira 8200-651 Portugal
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4.5 based on 2,477 reviews

Praia dos Olhos de Agua

Reviewed By chipsraff2708 - Norwich, United Kingdom

Another great beach area with plenty to do and see Ample sunbeds and parasol hire and lots of beach view bars and restaurants along with water sport activities

4. Praia Gale

Estrada da Gale, Gale, Albufeira 8200-385 Portugal
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4.5 based on 1,212 reviews

Praia Gale

Reviewed By Lesterbeach - Winnipeg, Canada

There are two nice beaches in Guia, Laurenco and Gale. Laurenco has beautiful cliffs but little parking and this year the water was high so you couldn’t really stay on the beach most days. Gale on the other hand is much more developed, with more parking and a restaurant. Access is easy to the beach with few steps but you can walk to the east along the beach and get some shelter in beautiful cliffs.

5. Praia da Coelha

Sesmarias, Gale, Albufeira 8200 Portugal +351 968 849 318 http://www.supalbufeira.com
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4.5 based on 578 reviews

Praia da Coelha

Reviewed By R3857KVdavids - Carvoeiro, Portugal

Gorgeous beach , well worth seeking out , dedicated car park just a short walk from the beach , unfortunately the bar was closed with it being Christmas.

6. Praia Sao Rafael

Urbanizacao de Sao Rafael, Albufeira 8200-613 Portugal https://www.facebook.com/pages/Praia-de-S%C3%A3o-Rafael/536117506481170
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4.5 based on 1,350 reviews

Praia Sao Rafael

Reviewed By polenasia - Jeonju, South Korea

Small beach, hidden behind the hills, just outside Albufeira. Hard to get without car. Small, great soft sand, and some interesting rock cliffs. Couple arches, visible at low tide, and nice panoramic view from the top.

7. Praia da Oura

Albufeira Portugal +351 289 590 300
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4.5 based on 1,131 reviews

Praia da Oura

8. Praia dos Salgados

Salgados, Gale, Albufeira Portugal
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4.5 based on 669 reviews

Praia dos Salgados

9. Olheiros de Agua Doce

Olhos de Agua, Albufeira 8200 Portugal
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Olheiros de Agua Doce

The name "Olhos d'Agua" is derived from various underwater freshwater springs that flow into the sea, along the beach, the sand and rocks. Only visible when it is low tide.These famous "olheiros" gave the town its name. A phenomenon of rare beauty and a major tourist attraction. Here settled Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans, who practiced fishing and developed salting and drying of fish. It is a tradition go to olheiros and taste the water.

10. Praia do Barranco das Belharucas

Olhos de Agua, Albufeira Portugal
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4.5 based on 247 reviews

Praia do Barranco das Belharucas

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