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

The Vale do Olival is covered with brown fine 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 Vale do Olival?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Vale do Olival has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Vale do Olival is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Vale do Olival good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Vale do Olival 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. So the overall recommendation of the Vale do Olival for swimming is positive.

Is the Vale do Olival 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 sharp.

Is the Vale do Olival 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vale do Olival?

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

What is the closest accommodation to the Vale do Olival?

There are 3745 places to stay in the Vale do Olival area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4313908&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Tansy direkt am Meer</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2548227&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Clube Nautilus</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2435470&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gui Beach House</a></li></ul>

How far is the Vale do Olival from parking?

The Vale do Olival 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 Olival?

There are 4 attractions near Vale do Olival that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia dos Abracinhos 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 Vale do Olival?

The month with the highest temperature in Vale do Olival 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 Olival (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 Olival with brown fine sand surface

Photo of Vale do Olival with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Vale do Olival with spacious shore

Photo of Vale do Olival with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Vale do Olival and the settlement

Photo of Vale do Olival - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Vale do Olival

Armação de Pêra, Portugal

7.9

#82 out of 152 in Algarve 10

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

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Located within the settlement

Armacao de Pera • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

60m

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

490m

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

580m

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

1.3km

Playground Praia da Marinha

3.9km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

7.2km

Playground Playground

7.3km

Playground Praia de São Rafael

8.4km

Playground Radical Fun Park

9.3km

Park Parque Urbano "encontro de gerações"

420m

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

2km

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

2.8km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

3.1km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

3.4km

Hiking Area Salgados

3.9km

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

4km

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

4.2km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

5km

Restaurant calixtos beach bar

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Olivalmar

9 - Excellent 130m

Bar Pateo das Pizzas

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Casa Gino Pizza

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Cafe Citrodoce

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Cafe O Cantinho da Dora

8.4 - Very good 220m

Cafe Busiris Café

8.4 - Very good 240m

Restaurant The Raj Indian Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 240m

Bar Waterdog Bar

9.2 - Excellent 260m

Supermarket Minipreço

580m

Supermarket Intermarché

590m

Supermarket Lidl Armação de Pêra

640m

Store Drogaria Garrocho

660m

Supermarket Mini Mercado Elisa & Mobile Accessories

820m

Supermarket Continente Bom Dia Armação de Pêra

870m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Armação de Pêra - Torre

1km

Supermarket SPAR - Armação de Pêra

1.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Beijinhos

9.4 - Excellent 320m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Abracinhos

9.8 - Exceptional 370m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Armação de Pêra

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Tourist Attraction Gruta da Cova Redonda

8.6 - Excellent 760m

Tourist Attraction DiveSpot - Dive center

10 - Exceptional 970m

Tourist Attraction Praia das Escaleiras

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Church Chapel Nossa Senhora da Rocha

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Pantai Nova

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Morena

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

3.7km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

5.6km

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About

Vale do Olival 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 39.9 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Armacao de Pera settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

6.1 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Armacao de Pera • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

60m

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

490m

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

580m

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

1.3km

Playground Praia da Marinha

3.9km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

7.2km

Playground Playground

7.3km

Playground Praia de São Rafael

8.4km

Playground Radical Fun Park

9.3km

Park Parque Urbano "encontro de gerações"

420m

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

2km

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

2.8km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

3.1km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

3.4km

Hiking Area Salgados

3.9km

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

4km

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

4.2km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

5km

Restaurant calixtos beach bar

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Olivalmar

9 - Excellent 130m

Bar Pateo das Pizzas

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Restaurant Casa Gino Pizza

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Cafe Citrodoce

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Cafe O Cantinho da Dora

8.4 - Very good 220m

Cafe Busiris Café

8.4 - Very good 240m

Restaurant The Raj Indian Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 240m

Bar Waterdog Bar

9.2 - Excellent 260m

Supermarket Minipreço

580m

Supermarket Intermarché

590m

Supermarket Lidl Armação de Pêra

640m

Store Drogaria Garrocho

660m

Supermarket Mini Mercado Elisa & Mobile Accessories

820m

Supermarket Continente Bom Dia Armação de Pêra

870m

Supermarket Pingo Doce Armação de Pêra - Torre

1km

Supermarket SPAR - Armação de Pêra

1.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Beijinhos

9.4 - Excellent 320m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Abracinhos

9.8 - Exceptional 370m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Armação de Pêra

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Tourist Attraction Gruta da Cova Redonda

8.6 - Excellent 760m

Tourist Attraction DiveSpot - Dive center

10 - Exceptional 970m

Tourist Attraction Praia das Escaleiras

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Church Chapel Nossa Senhora da Rocha

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Pantai Nova

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Morena

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

3.7km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

5.6km

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Located at nearest locality

Armacao de Pera • 650m from center

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280m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

By the Sea - Rooftop pools

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Porches • 590m from center

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Cozy ap renovado 1ª linha de Praia - Armacao Pera

280m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Cozy ap renovado 1ª linha de Praia - Armacao Pera

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Located at nearest locality

Armacao de Pera • 680m from center

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LUNA - Airco - Sea view - First line - Own parking

280m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Armacao de Pera • 650m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

410m 6 min walk

Praia dos Beijinhos

7.5 Very good

680m 9 min walk

Praia dos Tremocos

7.6 Very good

760m 10 min walk

Tremocos Oeste

7.3 Good

990m 13 min walk

Cova Redonda beach Cova Redonda

8.7 Excellent

1.2km 15 min walk

Praia dos Cavalos

6.9 Good

1.4km 18 min walk

Connected beach

Armacao de Pera

7.9 Very good

1.4km 19 min walk

Nossa Senhora da Rocha beach Nossa Senhora da Rocha

8.6 Excellent

1.7km 23 min walk

Nova Beach Praia Nova

8.8 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Armacao de Pera • 790m

Main locality of province

Faro • 39.9km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 19.7km

Bus Station

Serafim Dos Santos Henriques • 1km

Train Station

Poco Barreto • 7.1km

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Average Reviews rating

7.9 Very good

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7.9 Very good

Mia Anderson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is lovely and well-maintained, with fine brown sand that adds to its charm.

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Nerissa Amato

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

Picturesque views, but the water temperature may be a bit chilly for some.

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Ervin Onjukas

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning, with its picturesque cliffs and breathtaking views. The beach cafes are also fantastic and offer great value for money. It's definitely worth checking out, especially considering the fine, brown sand that covers the beach.