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Top 10 Beaches

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1. 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.
2. Praia de São Rafael, Albufeira

Some extraordinary rock formations protrude from the shallows of this pretty bay fringed with fine sand.
3. Praia da Oura, Albufeira

Located at the bottom of “The Strip”, this is a hugely popular beach in summer and attractive with its patches of yellow sandstone rock.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Praia da Falésia, Olhos de Agua

A long, narrow beach that never gets too crowded in summer. It’s exposed to fresh south-wester-lies so draws the windsurfing set. A good option if peace and quiet are the order of the day.
7. Praia da Vilamoura

The beach at Vilamoura enjoys an enviable location right next to the resort. Its waters are calmed by the harbour breakwater, and the place is often used as a backdrop by fashion photographers.
8. Praia do Vale do Lobo

This select beachfront is patronized by guests staying at the nearby Vale do Lobo resort and is always a hive of activity. There are some excellent barcafés close at hand.
9. Praia de Faro (Ilha de Faro)

One of the narrow barrier islands that shelter the Ria Formosa lagoon, this giant sand spit is a magnet for Faro residents and those visitors wishing to escape the city heat mid-season.
10. Praia da Galé, Armação de Pêra

Two half-moons of smooth white sand make up this beach, interrupted by some weird outcrops of ochre-splashed sandstone.