What is the water and sand quality of the Vale do Lobo?

The Vale do Lobo is covered with brown fine sand. It's relatively 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 Vale do Lobo?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Vale do Lobo has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Vale do Lobo is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Vale do Lobo 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.Vale do Lobo 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 Vale do Lobo 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 Vale do Lobo 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.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Vale do Lobo?

Vale do Lobo 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 Vale do Lobo?

The bar is located right on the Vale do Lobo.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Roof is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Vale do Lobo?

There are 3224 places to stay in the Vale do Lobo area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2271771&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vale Do Lobo 935</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3720584&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa V1 Vale do Lobo Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4627512&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento com 3 quartos e piscina</a></li></ul>

How far is the Vale do Lobo from parking?

The Vale do Lobo has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Vale do Lobo?

There are 4 attractions near Vale do Lobo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia de Loulé Velho 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 Vale do Lobo?

The month with the highest temperature in Vale do Lobo 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?

Vale do Lobo (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 Vale do Lobo with brown fine sand surface

Photo of Vale do Lobo with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Vale do Lobo with long straight shore

Photo of Vale do Lobo with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Vale do Lobo and the settlement

Photo of Vale do Lobo surrounded by mountains

Vale do Lobo

8.8

#2 out of 152 in Algarve 12

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Fonte Santa • 3.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Spielplatz

960m

Playground Quarteira Playground

2.1km

Playground IlhadeFaro

8.4km

Hiking Area Spot da Suplai

50m

Park ParTee Family Park - Vale do Lobo

180m

Park Praia do Trafal / Trafal Beach

190m

Hiking Area Foz do Rio Almargem

1.1km

Hiking Area Passadiço Vale do Lobo

2.2km

Park Jardim e escultura Ayrton Senna da Silva

2.8km

Hiking Area Passadiço do Ancão

3km

Park Bench

3.9km

Park Passeio das Dunas

4km

Bar The Roof

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Sandbanks Beach Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar The Beach Bar Vale do Lobo

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Sushi Restaurant Well Vale do lobo

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Bar Deck Bar Vale do Lobo

7.2 - Good 90m

Cafe La Creperie

6.2 - Pleasant 90m

Restaurant La Terrazza Italian Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 110m

Bar Montys

8.8 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Shelsian-exploração De Bares E Restaurantes Lda (almancil)

10 - Exceptional 130m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Vale do Lobo

1.4km

Supermarket Algartalhos Supermercados, Loja 10, Quarteira

2.2km

Supermarket Coviran

2.3km

Supermarket Lidl Quarteira

2.5km

Supermarket Intermarché

3.2km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

3.2km

Bakery Pastelaria Beira-Mar

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Supermarket Pingo Doce

3.4km

Supermarket Minipreço

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Loulé Velho

9 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Garrão Beach

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Tourist Attraction Vale Real experience

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia Filipa Chorondo

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Mercado da Fonte Santa

7.6 - Very good 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Zé

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ancão

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Azul Quarteira

9.8 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Quarteira Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Casino Casino Vilamoura

4.5km

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About

Vale do Lobo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 12.1 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Fonte Santa settlement, just 3.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

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

Fonte Santa • 3.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Spielplatz

960m

Playground Quarteira Playground

2.1km

Playground IlhadeFaro

8.4km

Hiking Area Spot da Suplai

50m

Park ParTee Family Park - Vale do Lobo

180m

Park Praia do Trafal / Trafal Beach

190m

Hiking Area Foz do Rio Almargem

1.1km

Hiking Area Passadiço Vale do Lobo

2.2km

Park Jardim e escultura Ayrton Senna da Silva

2.8km

Hiking Area Passadiço do Ancão

3km

Park Bench

3.9km

Park Passeio das Dunas

4km

Bar The Roof

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Sandbanks Beach Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar The Beach Bar Vale do Lobo

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Sushi Restaurant Well Vale do lobo

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Bar Deck Bar Vale do Lobo

7.2 - Good 90m

Cafe La Creperie

6.2 - Pleasant 90m

Restaurant La Terrazza Italian Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 110m

Bar Montys

8.8 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Shelsian-exploração De Bares E Restaurantes Lda (almancil)

10 - Exceptional 130m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Vale do Lobo

1.4km

Supermarket Algartalhos Supermercados, Loja 10, Quarteira

2.2km

Supermarket Coviran

2.3km

Supermarket Lidl Quarteira

2.5km

Supermarket Intermarché

3.2km

Supermarket Continente Modelo

3.2km

Bakery Pastelaria Beira-Mar

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Supermarket Pingo Doce

3.4km

Supermarket Minipreço

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Loulé Velho

9 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Garrão Beach

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Tourist Attraction Vale Real experience

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia Filipa Chorondo

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Mercado da Fonte Santa

7.6 - Very good 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Zé

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ancão

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Azul Quarteira

9.8 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Quarteira Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 3km

Casino Casino Vilamoura

4.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

180m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa V1 Vale do Lobo Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 3.2km from center

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310m from the beach

8 Very good

Casa Estrela do Mar

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 3km from center

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390m from the beach

9 Excellent

Seagull Rooftop Beach @150 m

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 2.9km from center

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400m from the beach

Villa Oceano Golf - superb frontline location close to the Praa

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 3.5km from center

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400m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Casa Nicho

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 3.4km from center

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530m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa Apple

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 2.8km from center

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590m from the beach

7.7 Very good

Casa Candice

Villa

Corgo de Gondra • 2.9km from center

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810m from the beach

Casa Las Trinitarias

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 2.8km from center

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1000m from the beach

8.2 Very good

Fegan Villas - Apple Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 3.3km from center

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1km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Modern 2 Bed Apartment Vale do Lobo

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Corgo de Gondra • 3.3km from center

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1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Vale Do Lobo 935

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fonte Santa • 3.6km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Apartamento com 3 quartos e piscina

Entire House

Corgo de Gondra • 2.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.4 (Very good)

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Connected beach

Loule Velho

7.9 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

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Garrao Nascente beach Garrao Nascente

8.7 Excellent

2.5km

Connected beach

Praia de Quarteira

7.8 Very good

3km

Connected beach

Praia do Ancao

8.4 Very good

3.7km

Almansil Praia

8.3 Very good

4.8km

Connected beach

Quinta do Lago beach Quinta do Lago

8.6 Excellent

5.3km

Praia de Vilamoura

8.4 Very good

6.9km

Praia da falesia

8.7 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Fonte Santa • 3.3km

Main locality of province

Faro • 12.1km

Transport

Airport

FAO • 9.5km

Bus Station

Mare Viva - Paula Cristina Pedro Da Silva Santos • 3.9km

Train Station

Loule • 6.3km

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Average Reviews rating

8.8 Excellent

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8.8 Excellent

Larissa

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The vast expanse of the beach is adorned with fine, immaculate sand, creating an awe-inspiring sight. The cleanliness of the beach is truly remarkable, leaving visitors in awe.

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Nerissa Amato

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Undoubtedly, this beach is a gem in the Algarve region. The combination of pristine sand and crystal-clear waters creates a picturesque scene that is nothing short of breathtaking. The surrounding landscape is equally stunning, with lush greenery and rolling hills adding to the overall charm of the area. The beach bar is a standout feature, offering delicious refreshments at reasonable prices. I highly recommend this beach for a truly unforgettable experience.

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Mark Harrington

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

For more than two decades, I have been a regular visitor to this beach, and every time I step foot on its pristine shores, I am overwhelmed with joy. The weather is just perfect no matter what time of the year it is, and the beach is always immaculate, making it a safe haven for all. The breathtaking beauty of this place is simply indescribable, and the best part is that it's never too crowded, allowing me to bask in the serenity of nature.

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Carter Ashford

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a true gem, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The tranquility and seclusion of this spot are unparalleled, making it the perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful escape. The breathtaking views that surround this beach are simply stunning, and will leave you in awe. While there are a few restaurants in the vicinity, the beach itself is devoid of any major facilities, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. If you're looking for a serene and picturesque getaway, look no further than this idyllic beach.

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Maximilian Kessler

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The serene beach boasts of tranquil waters with gentle waves, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing swim. The surrounding area offers breathtaking views, adding to the overall charm of the place. Despite its popularity, the beach is relatively uncrowded, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace. It is undoubtedly one of the finest beaches in the vicinity of Vilamoura, and the region is a must-visit for beach enthusiasts.