What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Ancao?

The Praia do Ancao is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia do Ancao?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia do Ancao has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Praia do Ancao is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Praia do Ancao good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Praia do Ancao does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Praia do Ancao good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Ancao secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Praia do Ancao?

Praia do Ancao can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Ancao?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Ancao.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Bold Octopus is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Ancao?

There are 3114 places to stay in the Praia do Ancao area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4422193&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Jarro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4411261&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Valentina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2599251&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Victory Village Club, Quinta do Lago</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia do Ancao from parking?

The Praia do Ancao has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Ancao?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Ancao that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Av. Ayrton Senna da Silva located in 1.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Ancao?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Ancao is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia do Ancao (Algarve) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Praia do Ancao with brown fine sand surface

Photo of Praia do Ancao with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia do Ancao with long straight shore

Photo of Praia do Ancao with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia do Ancao and the settlement

Praia do Ancao

Praia do Ancão

Quinta do Lago, Portugal

8.4

#30 out of 152 in Algarve 14

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown fine sand Fine sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Corgo de Gondra • 3.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Spielplatz

1.7km

Playground Quarteira Playground

4.9km

Playground IlhadeFaro

5km

Hiking Area Passadiço Vale do Lobo

260m

Park Bench

760m

Hiking Area Passadiço do Ancão

870m

Park Jardim e escultura Ayrton Senna da Silva

1.3km

Park São Lourenço Bird Hide

1.6km

Park ParTee Family Park - Vale do Lobo

2.1km

Hiking Area Trilho São Lourenço

2.2km

Hiking Area Spot da Suplai

2.3km

Hiking Area Ludo Trail

2.3km

Bar 3moço Bar

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Ancão Beach Club

8.4 - Very good 100m

Restaurant The Bold Octopus

9.4 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant 2 Passos

9.2 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Eduardo's

8.6 - Excellent 400m

Bar Fins Restaurant & Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Gigi's Beach restaurant Quinta do Lago

8.2 - Very good 430m

Restaurant António Tá Certo

8.2 - Very good 430m

Restaurant Izzy's Beach Restaurant

9 - Excellent 510m

Supermarket Jafers Supermercado Loja

2.2km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Vale do Lobo

2.7km

Supermarket Mini Market J. R. Pereira

4.3km

Supermarket Algartalhos Supermercados, Loja 10, Quarteira

4.9km

Supermarket Lidl Quarteira

5km

Supermarket Coviran

5.1km

Sandwich Shop Subway

5.2 - Tolerable 5.5km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

6km

Supermarket Intermarché

6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ancão

50m

Tourist Attraction Garrão Beach

8.8 - Excellent 890m

Tourist Attraction Av. Ayrton Senna da Silva

9.8 - Exceptional 950m

Tourist Attraction Vale Real experience

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Loulé Velho

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Lago

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Faro

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia Filipa Chorondo

10 - Exceptional 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Mercado da Fonte Santa

7.6 - Very good 4.8km

Casino Casino Vilamoura

7.3km

Historical Landmark Arco da Vila

8.5km

Historical Landmark Cidade Velha

8.6km

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About

Praia do Ancao is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 30th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 9.3 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Corgo de Gondra settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

5.1 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Corgo de Gondra • 3.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Spielplatz

1.7km

Playground Quarteira Playground

4.9km

Playground IlhadeFaro

5km

Hiking Area Passadiço Vale do Lobo

260m

Park Bench

760m

Hiking Area Passadiço do Ancão

870m

Park Jardim e escultura Ayrton Senna da Silva

1.3km

Park São Lourenço Bird Hide

1.6km

Park ParTee Family Park - Vale do Lobo

2.1km

Hiking Area Trilho São Lourenço

2.2km

Hiking Area Spot da Suplai

2.3km

Hiking Area Ludo Trail

2.3km

Bar 3moço Bar

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Ancão Beach Club

8.4 - Very good 100m

Restaurant The Bold Octopus

9.4 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant 2 Passos

9.2 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Eduardo's

8.6 - Excellent 400m

Bar Fins Restaurant & Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Gigi's Beach restaurant Quinta do Lago

8.2 - Very good 430m

Restaurant António Tá Certo

8.2 - Very good 430m

Restaurant Izzy's Beach Restaurant

9 - Excellent 510m

Supermarket Jafers Supermercado Loja

2.2km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Vale do Lobo

2.7km

Supermarket Mini Market J. R. Pereira

4.3km

Supermarket Algartalhos Supermercados, Loja 10, Quarteira

4.9km

Supermarket Lidl Quarteira

5km

Supermarket Coviran

5.1km

Sandwich Shop Subway

5.2 - Tolerable 5.5km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

6km

Supermarket Intermarché

6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ancão

50m

Tourist Attraction Garrão Beach

8.8 - Excellent 890m

Tourist Attraction Av. Ayrton Senna da Silva

9.8 - Exceptional 950m

Tourist Attraction Vale Real experience

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Loulé Velho

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Quinta do Lago

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Faro

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia Filipa Chorondo

10 - Exceptional 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Mercado da Fonte Santa

7.6 - Very good 4.8km

Casino Casino Vilamoura

7.3km

Historical Landmark Arco da Vila

8.5km

Historical Landmark Cidade Velha

8.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

980m from the beach

7 Good

Villa Mar

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Corgo de Gondra • 3.1km from center

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1km from the beach

8 Very good

Apartamento Jarro

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Corgo de Gondra • 2.9km from center

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1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Villa Valentina

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Corgo de Gondra • 2.8km from center

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1.6km from the beach

8 Very good

BmyGuest - Quinta do Lago Terrace Apartment I

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Located at nearest locality

Corgo de Gondra • 3.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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8.8 Excellent

4.4km

Connected beach

Loule Velho

7.9 Very good

Popular beach 4.5km

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Faro Beach Praia de Faro

8.1 Very good

5.5km

Connected beach

Praia de Quarteira

7.8 Very good

8.2km

Praia de Vilamoura

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Corgo de Gondra • 3.8km

Main locality of province

Faro • 9.3km

Transport

Airport

FAO • 6.7km

Bus Station

Edmundo Manuel Dantes Pereira • 5.4km

Train Station

Almancil • 7.1km

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8.4 Very good

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8.4 Very good

Ethan Blake

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

What a delightful season to visit this stunning beach. It's the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll with minimal crowds. The scenery is simply breathtaking, with crystal-clear waters and soft sand that stretches as far as the eye can see.

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Rahmatullah Faridz

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Spending a morning in November at the beach is truly a magnificent experience. It fills you with a sense of rejuvenation and tranquility that is hard to find elsewhere.

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Aria

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach features a stunning expanse of soft, powdery sand that stretches far and wide. During the month of October, it is a serene and peaceful haven, with hardly any visitors in sight.

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S. Jenkens

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is a wonderful destination to spend your leisure time. However, during the summer months, it can become quite congested, and parking fees are required. Despite this, the beach offers stunning sunsets that are truly breathtaking.

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julianasapphira

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Quinta do Lago boasts a stunning secluded beach that is surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. The tranquility of this location allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings. As you stroll along the walkboard, keep an eye out for the curious crabs scurrying about. For those who appreciate the wonders of nature, this beach is an absolute must-see destination.