What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Pau?

The Praia do Pau is covered with brown fine 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 do Pau?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Pau, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Praia do Pau good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia do Pau does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Praia do Pau good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Pau 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>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Pau?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia do Pau.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Clube de Mar is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Pau?

There are 3028 places to stay in the Praia do Pau area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1808966&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa do Altinho</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3969866&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Mestre Andre</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4060170&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vista Bonita Algarve</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia do Pau from parking?

The Praia do Pau has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Pau?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Pau that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia da Mesquita 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 do Pau?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Pau 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>

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Photo of Praia do Pau with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Praia do Pau and its beautiful scenery

Praia do Pau

Benagil, Portugal

8.3

#38 out of 152 in Algarve 8

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Brown fine sand Fine sand bottom

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Located within the settlement

Porches • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia da Marinha

180m

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

2.4km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

3.5km

Playground Playground

3.7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

3.7km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

4.1km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

4.3km

Playground Radical Fun Park

6.4km

Playground City estádio

9.7km

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

340m

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

480m

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

860m

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

1.2km

Park Praia de Benagil

1.3km

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

1.4km

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

1.6km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

1.7km

Hiking Area Floating Rock

1.8km

Bar Clube de Mar

8.4 - Very good 780m

Bar Bar Pirate

8.2 - Very good 890m

Restaurant Burger Ranch Lagoa Fast Food

6 - Pleasant 1.2km

Restaurant O Rústico Restaurante

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant O Litoral

7.6 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant O Algar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant O Pescador Benagil

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Bar A Lota

4.8 - Tolerable 1.4km

Bar Benagil Beach Bar

6.4 - Pleasant 1.4km

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava

3km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

3km

Supermarket Spar supermercado

3.5km

Supermarket Minipreço

4.3km

Supermarket Intermarché

4.4km

Store Drogaria Garrocho

4.4km

Supermarket Lidl Armação de Pêra

4.4km

Supermarket Mini Mercado Elisa & Mobile Accessories

4.6km

Supermarket Continente Bom Dia Armação de Pêra

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pau

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Mesquita

9.6 - Exceptional 390m

Tourist Attraction Algar dos Capitães

9.8 - Exceptional 560m

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sal

9.4 - Excellent 750m

Tourist Attraction Albandeira Beach

10 - Exceptional 890m

Tourist Attraction Algar da Albandeira

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Benagil Cave

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Fontainhas

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Benagil Caves

1.4km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

6.4km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

9.4km

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About

Praia do Pau 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 43 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Porches settlement, just 4.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Porches • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia da Marinha

180m

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

2.4km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

3.5km

Playground Playground

3.7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

3.7km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

4.1km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

4.3km

Playground Radical Fun Park

6.4km

Playground City estádio

9.7km

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

340m

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

480m

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

860m

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

1.2km

Park Praia de Benagil

1.3km

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

1.4km

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

1.6km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

1.7km

Hiking Area Floating Rock

1.8km

Bar Clube de Mar

8.4 - Very good 780m

Bar Bar Pirate

8.2 - Very good 890m

Restaurant Burger Ranch Lagoa Fast Food

6 - Pleasant 1.2km

Restaurant O Rústico Restaurante

8.4 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant O Litoral

7.6 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant O Algar

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant O Pescador Benagil

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Bar A Lota

4.8 - Tolerable 1.4km

Bar Benagil Beach Bar

6.4 - Pleasant 1.4km

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava

3km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

3km

Supermarket Spar supermercado

3.5km

Supermarket Minipreço

4.3km

Supermarket Intermarché

4.4km

Store Drogaria Garrocho

4.4km

Supermarket Lidl Armação de Pêra

4.4km

Supermarket Mini Mercado Elisa & Mobile Accessories

4.6km

Supermarket Continente Bom Dia Armação de Pêra

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pau

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Mesquita

9.6 - Exceptional 390m

Tourist Attraction Algar dos Capitães

9.8 - Exceptional 560m

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sal

9.4 - Excellent 750m

Tourist Attraction Albandeira Beach

10 - Exceptional 890m

Tourist Attraction Algar da Albandeira

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Benagil Cave

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Fontainhas

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Benagil Caves

1.4km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

6.4km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

120m from the beach

Villa Quinta Marinha - 9 bedroom villa 20 guests stunning location overlooking sea huge private p

Entire Villa

Lagoa • 4km from center

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770m from the beach

7.6 Very good

Villas2go2 Caramujeira

Entire House

Lagoa • 3.9km from center

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1km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Villa do Altinho

Entire Villa

Lagoa • 3.1km from center

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1.4km from the beach

Casa da Figueira

Entire Villa

Carvoeiro • 4.9km from center

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1.6km from the beach

7.3 Good

Casa Mestre Andre

Entire House

Carvoeiro • 4.9km from center

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Casa Rosa Azul - Terracos de Benagil (Cliffside)

1.6km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Casa Rosa Azul - Terracos de Benagil (Cliffside)

Entire Villa

Carvoeiro • 5km from center

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1.6km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Vila Silvia

Entire Villa

Lagoa • 2.6km from center

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1.7km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Casa Carmen

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Porches • 3.1km from center

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2km from the beach

Villa Isabel Stunning villa BBQ area Pool

Villa

Lagoa • 3.2km from center

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2.1km from the beach

6 Pleasant

Villa Horta by Villa Plus

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Porches • 3.2km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Reves Residence

Entire Apartment

Lagoa • 2.8km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Vista Bonita Algarve

Entire Apartment

Lagoa • 2.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

260m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Marinha Beach Praia da Marinha

8.7 Excellent

340m 5 min walk

Malhada do Baraco beach Malhada do Baraco

8.8 Excellent

470m 6 min walk

Praia do Barranquinho

7.1 Good

770m 10 min walk

Praia do Salgueiro

7 Good

780m 10 min walk

Praia do Cao Raivoso

8.1 Very good

880m 11 min walk

Praia da Estaquinha

8.2 Very good

980m 13 min walk

Praia de Albandeira

8 Very good

1km 14 min walk

Praia da Corredoura

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Porches • 4.1km

Main locality of province

Faro • 43km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 16.8km

Bus Station

António Joaquim Raposo Freire • 2.5km

Train Station

Poço Barreto • 8.5km

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Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

Avery Chen

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely fantastic with its brown fine sand. It's a great spot to relax and soak up the sun. The scenery is breathtaking and the water is crystal clear. Overall, a wonderful place to visit and unwind.

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Kane Rutherford

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunningly gorgeous, particularly during the winter season. Additionally, the sand is fine and brown in color.

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Zane Keller

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is simply stunning, no further description is necessary.

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Moe Jareh

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is small yet spectacular, with its fine brown sand adding to its charm.

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K. J.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The Algarve boasts a stunning and isolated beach that is difficult to reach. The beach features fine, brown sand that adds to its natural beauty.

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Praia do Pau

Benagil, Portugal

Playground Praia da Marinha

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

Playground Best swing in Algarve

Playground Playground

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

Playground Radical Fun Park

Playground City estádio

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

Park Praia de Benagil

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

Hiking Area Floating Rock

Bar Clube de Mar

Bar Bar Pirate

Restaurant Burger Ranch Lagoa Fast Food

Restaurant O Rústico Restaurante

Restaurant O Litoral

Restaurant O Algar

Restaurant O Pescador Benagil

Bar A Lota

Bar Benagil Beach Bar

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

Supermarket Spar supermercado

Supermarket Minipreço

Supermarket Intermarché

Store Drogaria Garrocho

Supermarket Lidl Armação de Pêra

Supermarket Mini Mercado Elisa & Mobile Accessories

Supermarket Continente Bom Dia Armação de Pêra

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pau

Tourist Attraction Praia da Mesquita

Tourist Attraction Algar dos Capitães

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sal

Tourist Attraction Albandeira Beach

Tourist Attraction Algar da Albandeira

Tourist Attraction Benagil Cave

Tourist Attraction Praia das Fontainhas

Tourist Attraction Benagil Caves

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

About

Weather

Porches, Algarve,

Playground Praia da Marinha

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

Playground Best swing in Algarve

Playground Playground

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

Playground Radical Fun Park

Playground City estádio

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

Park Praia de Benagil

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

Hiking Area Floating Rock

Bar Clube de Mar

Bar Bar Pirate

Restaurant Burger Ranch Lagoa Fast Food

Restaurant O Rústico Restaurante

Restaurant O Litoral

Restaurant O Algar

Restaurant O Pescador Benagil

Bar A Lota

Bar Benagil Beach Bar

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava