What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Sao Rafael?

The Praia de Sao Rafael is covered with soft and fine 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia de Sao Rafael?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia de Sao Rafael has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Praia de Sao Rafael is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Praia de Sao Rafael 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 de Sao Rafael 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 de Sao Rafael 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 de Sao Rafael secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. 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>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Praia de Sao Rafael?

Praia de Sao Rafael 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 de Sao Rafael?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Sao Rafael.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Sao Rafael?

There are 4845 places to stay in the Praia de Sao Rafael area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Sao Rafael 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=3334265&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Bellevue 4</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></ul>

How far is the Praia de Sao Rafael from parking?

The Praia de Sao Rafael 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 Praia de Sao Rafael?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Sao Rafael that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Small Point Beach located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Sao Rafael?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Sao Rafael 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 de Sao Rafael (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 de Sao Rafael with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia de Sao Rafael with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia de Sao Rafael with small bay

Photo of Praia de Sao Rafael with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia de Sao Rafael amenities area

Photo of Praia de Sao Rafael located in natural area

Photo of Praia de Sao Rafael and its beautiful scenery

Photo of Praia de Sao Rafael surrounded by mountains

Praia de Sao Rafael

Praia de São Rafael

Albufeira, Portugal

8.3

#38 out of 152 in Algarve 12

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Snorkeling

Click on any feature to view all similar beaches in area

Located outside the settlement

Patroves • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia de São Rafael

50m

Playground Terrain basket

1.6km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

2.5km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.3km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

7.7km

Playground Casa da praia praia

8.1km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

8.3km

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

8.3km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

8.4km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

50m

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

870m

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

1.7km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

2.4km

Park Miradouro do Túnel

2.7km

Park Plage

2.7km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

2.9km

Park Senior Park

3.1km

Hiking Area Salgados

4.4km

Restaurant Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael

60m

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Praia Grande

8.6 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant A Sardinha

8.4 - Very good 270m

Bar H. Maritur

8.4 - Very good 630m

Bar City Bar

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant Margem Sul

9 - Excellent 690m

Bar Snack-Bar Coelha 2

8.8 - Excellent 730m

Bar Restaurante Sunshine

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Coelha

8.4 - Very good 1km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

690m

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.3km

Supermarket SPAR

1.5km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.8km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2.1km

Supermarket Intermarché

2.1km

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Supermarket SPAR

2.8km

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 330m

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

370m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 500m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

1.5km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.5km

View all on map

About

Praia de Sao Rafael is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 38th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 31.4 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Patroves settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, 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 outside the settlement

Patroves • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia de São Rafael

50m

Playground Terrain basket

1.6km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

2.5km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.3km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

7.7km

Playground Casa da praia praia

8.1km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

8.3km

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

8.3km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

8.4km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

50m

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

870m

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

1.7km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

2.4km

Park Miradouro do Túnel

2.7km

Park Plage

2.7km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

2.9km

Park Senior Park

3.1km

Hiking Area Salgados

4.4km

Restaurant Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael

60m

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Praia Grande

8.6 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant A Sardinha

8.4 - Very good 270m

Bar H. Maritur

8.4 - Very good 630m

Bar City Bar

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant Margem Sul

9 - Excellent 690m

Bar Snack-Bar Coelha 2

8.8 - Excellent 730m

Bar Restaurante Sunshine

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Coelha

8.4 - Very good 1km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

690m

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.3km

Supermarket SPAR

1.5km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.8km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2.1km

Supermarket Intermarché

2.1km

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Supermarket SPAR

2.8km

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 330m

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

370m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 500m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

1.5km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.5km

View all on map

Booking.com

Pateo • 1.6km from center

Booking.com View deals

550m from the beach

6.7 Good

Carolina Sea Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Patroves • 1.6km from center

Booking.com View deals

560m from the beach

9 Excellent

Vila Marine

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.6km from center

Booking.com View deals

View all nearest stays

Booking.com

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

View map

Nearest Beaches

280m 4 min walk

Praia da Vigia

7.4 Good

400m 5 min walk

Praia dos Arrifes

8 Very good

410m 5 min walk

Praia dos Piratas

6.9 Good

470m 6 min walk

Praia da Ponta Pequena

7.7 Very good

580m 8 min walk

Ninho de Andorinha

7.5 Very good

660m 9 min walk

Praia da Ponta Grande

7.3 Good

840m 11 min walk

Praia das Salamitras

7.8 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Praia da Coelha

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Patroves • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Faro • 31.4km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 28.1km

Bus Station

Albufeira (Av Liberdade) • 3km

Train Station

Albufeira - Ferreiras • 7.3km

All nearest beaches

You can set the search radius & filter nearest beaches by features

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

Travelers reviews

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

Nerissa Amato

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Ah, the São Rafael Beach - a stunning spot that's got it all! The staff are a hoot - so warm and welcoming, you'll feel right at home. And the food? Oh, don't even get me started. It's simply divine. Antonio, the man in charge, is a real gem. He's got a heart of gold, a family to be proud of, and a knack for business that's truly impressive. We had an absolute blast here, and you can bet your bottom dollar that we'll be back for more!

Report

A. J.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

4 Frustrating

It would be wise to opt for the prawns instead of the burger when dining at this beachside establishment. The toast with cheese and ham is of low quality and the first serving of meat was undercooked, requiring it to be remade. It would be beneficial for the owner to remove this dish from the menu to prevent any further dissatisfaction among customers.

Report

Lena Maria

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach offers stunning rock formations and yellow sand, making it a sight to behold.

Report

Robert Ranes

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is definitely one of the top two in the area and is highly recommended. It offers plenty of space, a restaurant, and crystal clear water. Additionally, there are some interesting rock formations, including caves, that are worth exploring. Overall, this beach is a must-see and it's great that there is available parking.

Report

Nico Santoro

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is fantastic and offers excellent amenities such as a restaurant, kayak rentals, excursions, and convenient parking nearby.

Report

Algarve, check other popular beaches

Praia da Ilha de Tavira

Tavira Island Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand

Portugal, Tavira 3.2 km

Praia do Barril

Barril Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand

Portugal, Arroteia de Baixo 6.9 km

Praia do Amado

Amado Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Portugal, Carrapateira 2 km

Praia do Carvalho

8.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Portugal, Carvoeiro 3.7 km

Praia dos Tomates

Tomatoes Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise water

Portugal, Vilamoura 2.4 km

Praia da Prainha

Prainha Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Portugal, Alvor 1.8 km

Praia da Manta Rota

Manta Rota Beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Portugal, Manta Rota 0.4 km

Praia de Carvoeiro

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Portugal, Carvoeiro 0.1 km

Praia Verde

Verde Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Portugal, Altura 1.7 km

Praia da Marinha

Marinha Beach

8.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Portugal, Porches 4.2 km

Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Portugal, Ludo 2.4 km

Ilha do Farol

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand

Portugal, Ilha do Farol 0.2 km

Praia de Sao Rafael

Praia de São Rafael

Albufeira, Portugal

Playground Praia de São Rafael

Playground Terrain basket

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

Playground Casa da praia praia

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

Park Praia dos Paradinha

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

Park Miradouro do Túnel

Park Plage

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

Park Senior Park

Hiking Area Salgados

Restaurant Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Praia Grande

Restaurant A Sardinha

Bar H. Maritur

Bar City Bar

Restaurant Margem Sul

Bar Snack-Bar Coelha 2

Bar Restaurante Sunshine

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Coelha

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

Supermarket Supermarkt

Supermarket SPAR

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

Supermarket Intermarché

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

Supermarket SPAR

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

About

Weather

Patroves, Algarve,

Playground Praia de São Rafael

Playground Terrain basket

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

Playground Casa da praia praia

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

Park Praia dos Paradinha

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

Park Miradouro do Túnel

Park Plage

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

Park Senior Park

Hiking Area Salgados

Restaurant Restaurante da Praia de São Rafael

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Praia Grande

Restaurant A Sardinha

Bar H. Maritur

Bar City Bar

Restaurant Margem Sul

Bar Snack-Bar Coelha 2

Bar Restaurante Sunshine

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Coelha

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket