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Praia do Tamariz

Praia do Tamariz (beach)(Estoril) — Located at the foot of the gardens leading up to Estoril Casino, Tamariz Beach was once known as Elegant Beach and graced by the high society that then spent their summers on the Estoril coast. It is still one of the most popular beaches given its central location and the […]

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Praia da Galé

Praia da Galé (beach) — this beach is located to the west of Albufeira and runs round the Bay of Armação de Pera to the town. The western part is wide and open while the eastern end has more rocky outcrops, wonderful rock formation, caves and grottoes. The rock pools are always a hit with […]

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Praia da Barrinha

Praia da Barrinha (beach) – this is a local beach near Faro (located on the east end of the Ancão peninsula). This beach is accessible from the beach at Faro via a long wooden walkway or via boat (this beach has no buildings or road infrastructure). Activities typically conducted here include sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, surfing, […]

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Quinta da Ria

Quinta da Ria (Vila Nova de Cacela, Algarve) – located 41 minutes east of Faro (toward the Spanish border), this course is designed by the well-known golf architect Rocky Roquemore. Quinta da Ria offers stunning views overlooking the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, and the Atlantic coast. The 18-hole course is surrounded by beautiful landscape with […]

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Praia do Guincho

Praia do Guincho (beach) – located 24 minutes west of Lisbon, this is perhaps the most beautiful beach near the Portuguese capital. However, it is far more appropriate for windsurfing (and surfing) than for swimmers, since the waves can be rough. This explains the international windsurfing competitions that have been held here. This bus can […]

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Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha (beach) – this beach (“Rock Beach” in English) is located next to Portimão marina, and has increasingly been known for the resort developments that have been built nearby over the years. In addition, there are a few places from where you can enjoy a scenic sightseeing, the Three Castles to the West […]

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Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz (beach) – an hour’s drive west of Faro is this beachside town (near Lagos). Along with the beach, there are lots of restaurants, cafés and shops along the promenade, which runs behind the beach. There are also all sorts of market stalls and artists displaying their work where you can browse if […]

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Praia da Falésia

Praia da Falésia (beach) – this is a 6 km sandy beach situated between the towns of Albufeira and Quarteira. There is a car park situated at the top of the cliffs overlooking the steps leading down to the beach. There are several restaurants, a playground for children and a variety of other leisure facilities. […]

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Quinta da Ria

Quinta da Ria (Vila Nova de Cacela, Algarve) – ubicada a 41 minutos al este de Faro (hacia la frontera española), este curso está diseñado por el conocido arquitecto de golf Rocky Roquemore. Quinta da Ria ofrece impresionantes vistas de la Reserva Natural de Ria Formosa y la costa atlántica. El campo de 18 hoyos […]

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Praia do Tamariz

Praia do Tamariz (playa) (Estoril): ubicada a los pies de los jardines que conducen al casino de Estoril, la playa de Tamariz fue una vez conocida como playa elegante y agraciada por la alta sociedad que luego pasó sus veranos en la costa de Estoril. Todavía es una de las playas más populares dada su […]