What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Gale?

The Praia da Gale is covered with soft and fine golden 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 da Gale?

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

Is the Praia da Gale 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 da Gale 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 da Gale 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 da Gale 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 da Gale?

Praia da Gale 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 da Gale?

The bar is located right on the Praia da Gale.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pedras Amarelas is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Gale?

There are 4626 places to stay in the Praia da Gale area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Gale include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=38532&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vila Gale Atlantico</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1002320&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Rato</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2321078&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Praceta</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6424691&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Corais</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4422263&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Magali</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Gale from parking?

The Praia da Gale 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 da Gale?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Gale that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Small Point Beach located in 2.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Gale?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Gale 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 da Gale (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 da Gale with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia da Gale with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia da Gale with small multi bays

Photo of Praia da Gale with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia da Gale and the settlement

Praia da Gale

Praia da Galé

Albufeira, Portugal

7.9

#82 out of 152 in Algarve 18

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Large parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Vale Rabelho • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia de São Rafael

2.9km

Playground Terrain basket

4.2km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

4.3km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

4.9km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

4.9km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

5km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

6.2km

Playground Praia da Marinha

8.2km

Playground Parque Infantil

9.2km

Park Plage

120m

Hiking Area Salgados

1km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

1.5km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

2km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

2.8km

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

3.7km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

3.9km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

4.5km

Park Parque Urbano "encontro de gerações"

4.9km

Restaurant Pedras Amarelas

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Galé

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Massa Fina da Praia da Galé

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Bellavita

8.8 - Excellent 410m

Cafe Apolonia Café

8.4 - Very good 420m

Restaurant Lourenço

8.8 - Excellent 420m

Bar Planet Fusion Bar

500m

Restaurant Restaurante L14

8.6 - Excellent 800m

Restaurant Restaurante A Grelha do Ti-Manel

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Sporting Goods Store Zimzala Surf Culture - Cafe - Shop - School

9.4 - Excellent 170m

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

410m

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 600m

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.5km

Supermarket ALDI Guia

1.6km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Prata - Martins & Machado,Lda

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

3.2km

Tourist Attraction DiveSpot - Dive center

10 - Exceptional 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

4.9km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

7.1km

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About

Praia da Gale is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 82th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 34.6 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Vale Rabelho settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, 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

Vale Rabelho • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia de São Rafael

2.9km

Playground Terrain basket

4.2km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

4.3km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

4.9km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

4.9km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

5km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

6.2km

Playground Praia da Marinha

8.2km

Playground Parque Infantil

9.2km

Park Plage

120m

Hiking Area Salgados

1km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

1.5km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

2km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

2.8km

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

3.7km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

3.9km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

4.5km

Park Parque Urbano "encontro de gerações"

4.9km

Restaurant Pedras Amarelas

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Galé

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Massa Fina da Praia da Galé

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Bellavita

8.8 - Excellent 410m

Cafe Apolonia Café

8.4 - Very good 420m

Restaurant Lourenço

8.8 - Excellent 420m

Bar Planet Fusion Bar

500m

Restaurant Restaurante L14

8.6 - Excellent 800m

Restaurant Restaurante A Grelha do Ti-Manel

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Sporting Goods Store Zimzala Surf Culture - Cafe - Shop - School

9.4 - Excellent 170m

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

410m

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 600m

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.5km

Supermarket ALDI Guia

1.6km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.9km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Prata - Martins & Machado,Lda

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

3.2km

Tourist Attraction DiveSpot - Dive center

10 - Exceptional 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

4.9km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

7.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

320m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa Magali

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 980m from center

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360m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Casa da Praceta

Entire House

Pateo • 1km from center

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360m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Casa Corais

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 940m from center

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400m from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Gui

Entire House

Pateo • 920m from center

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410m from the beach

Casa da Praia

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.1km from center

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450m from the beach

Villa Rato

Resort Villa

Pateo • 1km from center

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500m from the beach

7.9 Very good

Vila Gale Atlantico

Hotel

Pateo • 810m from center

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520m from the beach

9 Excellent