DK Travel : The Algarve : Outdoor

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Praia de Marinha, Benagil

An almost vertical cliff face towers over Marinha’s two wonderfully secluded beaches, the waters of which are a favourite with snorkellers.
Praia de Monte Clérigo

Another preferred beach of the surfing set and tourists possessed of a more independent spirit. An isolated landscape with untamed breakers.
Praia de Odeceixe

One of the Algarve’s best kept secrets, Odeceixe is in a spectacular setting, up in the northwest corner of the Algarve. Its sheltered, crescent-shaped beach is just a short drive (along a road that shadows the path of the river) from the quaint village of Odeceixe. Even in summer, the beach is always wonderfully uncrowded.
Praia de Odeceixe

The River Seixe runs into this delightfully secluded stretch of sand, tucked away right up in the northern reaches of the Algarve, close to the Alentejo border.
Praia de Rocha, Portimão

One of the most famous beaches in the Algarve, this impressive swathe of golden sand stretches out in front of russet-coloured cliffs.
Praia de São Rafael, Albufeira

Some extraordinary rock formations protrude from the shallows of this pretty bay fringed with fine sand.
Praia do Ancão

A sublime beach opposite Quinta do Lago that narrows into a sand spit, the tip of which is the preserve of near-empty, tranquil dunes.
Praia do Armado, Carrapateira

Pummelled by Atlantic swells, Armado is one of Portugal’s premier surfing venues, and its surf school enjoys international patronage. Sitting well off the beaten track, this west coast beach also attracts families, and the rock pools at low tide teem with inquisitive children.
Praia do Armado, Carrapateira

One of the surfer’s favourites, Armado’s Atlantic swells attract enthusiasts keen to ride the surf back into the wide sweeping beach.
Praia do Barcos, Albufeira

The “Beach of Boats” is so called because of the dozens of colourful fishing smacks pulled up on the sand between use.