What is the water and sand quality of the Praia dos Arrifes?

The coastline of Praia dos Arrifes is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia dos Arrifes?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia dos Arrifes has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia dos Arrifes 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 dos Arrifes is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Praia dos Arrifes for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia dos Arrifes 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia dos Arrifes secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Praia dos Arrifes?

Praia dos Arrifes can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Wild camping lovers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia dos Arrifes?

The bar is located right on the Praia dos Arrifes.There are 4 restaurants nearby.A Sardinha is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia dos Arrifes?

There are 4854 places to stay in the Praia dos Arrifes area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia dos Arrifes include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=506849&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sao Rafael Holidays</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2713365&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vila Marine</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3212985&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sao Rafael Beach Studio 66</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7075297&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Albuar</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia dos Arrifes from parking?

The Praia dos Arrifes 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 dos Arrifes?

There are 4 attractions near Praia dos Arrifes that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Slab cliffs located in 0.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia dos Arrifes?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia dos Arrifes 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 dos Arrifes (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 dos Arrifes with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia dos Arrifes with small multi bays

Photo of Praia dos Arrifes with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia dos Arrifes amenities area

Photo of Praia dos Arrifes and the settlement

Praia dos Arrifes

Albufeira, Portugal

#71 out of 152 in Algarve 10

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Patroves • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia de São Rafael

300m

Playground Terrain basket

1.4km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

2.3km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.1km

Playground Casa da praia praia

7.8km

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

8.1km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

8.1km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

8.6km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

8.7km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

430m

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

630m

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

1.4km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

2.2km

Park Miradouro do Túnel

2.5km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

2.8km

Park Senior Park

2.9km

Park Plage

3.1km

Park Parque da Alfarrobeira

4.2km

Restaurant A Sardinha

8.4 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael

300m

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Praia Grande

8.6 - Excellent 510m

Bar H. Maritur

8.4 - Very good 510m

Bar City Bar

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant Margem Sul

9 - Excellent 730m

Bar Snack-Bar Coelha 2

8.8 - Excellent 820m

Restaurant Club Sport Fishing and Boating - Albufeira

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Bar Restaurante Sunshine

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

700m

Supermarket SPAR

1.2km

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.7km

Supermarket Intermarché

1.8km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2.2km

Supermarket SPAR

2.6km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarket

2.6km

Supermarket milktea

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

130m

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 760m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 860m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 930m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Algarve Charters

9.8 - Exceptional 1.4km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.5km

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About

Praia dos Arrifes is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 71th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 31.1 km away from its center, the city of Фару. It is one of the beaches of Patroves settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

2.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Patroves • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia de São Rafael

300m

Playground Terrain basket

1.4km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

2.3km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.1km

Playground Casa da praia praia

7.8km

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

8.1km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

8.1km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

8.6km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

8.7km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

430m

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

630m

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

1.4km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

2.2km

Park Miradouro do Túnel

2.5km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

2.8km

Park Senior Park

2.9km

Park Plage

3.1km

Park Parque da Alfarrobeira

4.2km

Restaurant A Sardinha

8.4 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael

300m

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Praia Grande

8.6 - Excellent 510m

Bar H. Maritur

8.4 - Very good 510m

Bar City Bar

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant Margem Sul

9 - Excellent 730m

Bar Snack-Bar Coelha 2

8.8 - Excellent 820m

Restaurant Club Sport Fishing and Boating - Albufeira

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Bar Restaurante Sunshine

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

700m

Supermarket SPAR

1.2km

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.7km

Supermarket Intermarché

1.8km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2.2km

Supermarket SPAR

2.6km

Supermarket SPAR Supermarket

2.6km

Supermarket milktea

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

130m

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 760m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 860m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 930m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Algarve Charters

9.8 - Exceptional 1.4km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

370m from the beach

8.2 Very good

Sao Rafael Holidays

Resort Villa

Pateo • 1.8km from center

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Camelia 89 Sao Rafael - Albufeira, Algarve

470m from the beach

9 Excellent

Camelia 89 Sao Rafael - Albufeira, Algarve

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 1.8km from center

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510m from the beach

7 Good

Vila Bouganvilia

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Patroves • 1.8km from center

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510m from the beach

6.1 Pleasant

Albufeira Studio

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 1.6km from center

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520m from the beach

9 Excellent

Vila Marine

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.6km from center

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Apt. 65, Premium Location, Beach & Swimming Pool

520m from the beach

9 Excellent

Apt. 65, Premium Location, Beach & Swimming Pool

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 1.7km from center

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530m from the beach

6.8 Good

Sao Rafael Beach Studio 66

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 1.7km from center

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530m from the beach

Villa Albuar

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.7km from center

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Attractive apartment in Albufeira with sea view

530m from the beach

8.3 Very good

Attractive apartment in Albufeira with sea view

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 1.7km from center

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540m from the beach

7.7 Very good

Casa Sao Rafael by LovelyStay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Patroves • 1.6km from center

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550m from the beach

7.8 Very good

CASA ELISA SAO RAFAEL

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 1.6km from center

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Great S.Rafael Aprt. walking distance to the beach

560m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Great S.Rafael Aprt. walking distance to the beach

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Pateo • 1.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

200m 3 min walk

Praia da Vigia

7.4 Good

400m 5 min walk

Praia de Sao Rafael

8.3 Very good

760m 10 min walk

Praia dos Piratas

6.9 Good

820m 11 min walk

Praia da Ponta Pequena

7.7 Very good

930m 12 min walk

Ninho de Andorinha

7.5 Very good

1km 13 min walk

Praia da Ponta Grande

7.3 Good

1.1km 15 min walk

Praia das Salamitras

7.8 Very good

1.5km 19 min walk

Praia da Baleeira

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Patroves • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Faro • 31.1km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 28.4km

Bus Station

Albufeira (Av Liberdade) • 2.6km

Train Station

Albufeira - Ferreiras • 7km

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Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

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Avery Chen

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a true gem that has captured my heart. Though petite in size, it boasts breathtaking vistas and the water is an absolute dream to swim and dive in. Not to mention, it's a photographer's paradise! The cherry on top is that it's a mere 20-minute stroll from Albufeira's Marina, and there's even a restaurant nearby if you're feeling peckish or parched.

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Nerissa Amato

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach offers of stunning rock formations that add to its natural charm. It is teeming with an abundance of marine life, including various fish species and other sea creatures, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling enthusiasts.

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Saimonas Gruja

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The Praia dos Arrifes is a charming and intimate beach that is sure to excite all who visit. The beach boasts a range of amenities including toilet facilities, a lifeguard, and a cozy cafe that is perfect for a quick bite or a refreshing drink. The beach also offers free parking that is conveniently located close to the shoreline. What sets this beach apart from others in the area are the three large rock formations that protect it. These formations create a unique and picturesque landscape that is perfect for exploring. If you're feeling adventurous, we highly recommend bringing your diving mask as the underwater scenery is simply breathtaking. While it is possible to swim through the rock formations, we advise that you only attempt it if you are a strong swimmer as it can be a bit dangerous. Overall, we would definitely recommend a visit to this beach. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day in the sun or an exciting underwater adventure. 👍😎🇩🇰

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julianasapphira

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach was a stunning sight to behold. Our visit took place just before the sun disappeared below the horizon, so I cannot attest to the water's temperature. Nevertheless, capturing photographs at this location was a delightful experience. Accessing the beach is made easy via a set of stairs leading down from the nearby restaurant.

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Zara Akinci.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This stunning beach has a plethora of refreshments and beverages within close proximity. The intricate rock formations are absolutely breathtaking and the sand is pleasantly warm to the touch. The beach is divided into two sections, one of which is under the watchful eye of a lifeguard for added safety.