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Top 10 Beaches

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1. Praia de Dona Ana, Lagos

A spectacular and intimate picture-postcard beach, framed by extraordinary outcrops of ochre sandstone. A warren of caves and grottoes runs through the base of the nearby cliff face.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Praia de Figueira, Salema

This popular beach fronts the tidy fishing village of Salema and attracts a young, sporty crowd, with windsurfing running a close second to sunbathing.
5. Meia Praia, Lagos

At 4 km (2 miles), this is one of the longest beaches in the Algarve, with plenty of room for sunbathers to share the sand with water-skiers and windsurfers.
6. Praia de Burgau

One of the best locations in the area for snorkelling and diving, the beach skirts Burgau resort and is hemmed in on either side by sloping cliffs.
7. Praia do Martinhal

Another fabulous location for windsurfing, with the ocean lapping a golden swathe of sand. The beach is also conveniently situated near the town of Sagres.
8. Praia do Beliche

The steep climb down a cliff path to the beach is rewarded with a wonderfully secluded wedge of pristine sand that sees few visitors because of its somewhat awkward location.
9. Praia da Luz

A fine beach with very easy access to resort amenities, Luz can get crowded mid-season. But there’s always some room, especially towards its eastern flank.
10. 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.