What is the water and sand quality of the Benagil Beach?

The Benagil Beach 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 Benagil Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Benagil Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Benagil Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Benagil Beach 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 Benagil Beach 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 Benagil Beach 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 Benagil Beach?

The bar is located right on the Benagil Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.A Lota is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Benagil Beach?

There are 3745 places to stay in the Benagil Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Benagil Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=38821&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rocha Brava Village Resort</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5060286&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">PORDOSOL</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=3404126&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Rosa Azul - Terracos de Benagil (Cliffside)</a></li></ul>

How far is the Benagil Beach from parking?

The Benagil Beach 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 Benagil Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Benagil Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Benagil Caves 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 Benagil Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Benagil Beach 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?

Benagil Beach (Algarve) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Benagil Beach (Algarve) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Benagil Beach with brown fine sand surface

Photo of Benagil Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Benagil Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Benagil Beach and the settlement

Benagil Beach

Praia de Benagil

Benagil, Portugal

8.5

#21 out of 152 in Algarve 10

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Brown fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Carvoeiro • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia da Marinha

1.1km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

2.2km

Playground Playground

2.4km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

3.7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

5.1km

Playground Radical Fun Park

5.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

5.5km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

5.7km

Playground City estádio

8.7km

Park Praia de Benagil

50m

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

50m

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

60m

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

400m

Hiking Area Floating Rock

520m

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

880m

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

1km

Hiking Area Cueva

1.1km

Park Picnic area onSeven Hanging Valleys Trail

1.3km

Bar Benagil Beach Bar

6.4 - Pleasant 70m

Bar A Lota

4.8 - Tolerable 70m

Restaurant Benagil Beach Club

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Casa Lamy

6.4 - Pleasant 90m

Restaurant Dumar d’benagil

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant O Algar

9.2 - Excellent 160m

Restaurant O Pescador Benagil

8.4 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Chiringuito Cazuza

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Restaurant O Litoral

7.6 - Very good 260m

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava

1.7km

Supermarket Spar supermercado

2.2km

Bakery Fábrica Velha

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Supermarket Loja Chinese

4km

Supermarket Intermarché

4km

Supermarket Supermercado Bom Dia

4.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

4.3km

Supermarket Spar

4.9km

Supermarket Minipreço

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Benagil Caves

90m

Tourist Attraction Benagil Cave

170m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Mesquita

9.6 - Exceptional 960m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pau

9.6 - Exceptional 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Farol de Alfanzina

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Algar dos Capitães

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sal

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Albandeira Beach

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Algar da Albandeira

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

7.5km

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About

Benagil Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 21th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 44.4 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Carvoeiro settlement, just 4.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

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

Carvoeiro • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Praia da Marinha

1.1km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

2.2km

Playground Playground

2.4km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

3.7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

5.1km

Playground Radical Fun Park

5.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

5.5km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

5.7km

Playground City estádio

8.7km

Park Praia de Benagil

50m

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

50m

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

60m

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

400m

Hiking Area Floating Rock

520m

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

880m

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

1km

Hiking Area Cueva

1.1km

Park Picnic area onSeven Hanging Valleys Trail

1.3km

Bar Benagil Beach Bar

6.4 - Pleasant 70m

Bar A Lota

4.8 - Tolerable 70m

Restaurant Benagil Beach Club

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Casa Lamy

6.4 - Pleasant 90m

Restaurant Dumar d’benagil

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant O Algar

9.2 - Excellent 160m

Restaurant O Pescador Benagil

8.4 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Chiringuito Cazuza

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Restaurant O Litoral

7.6 - Very good 260m

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava

1.7km

Supermarket Spar supermercado

2.2km

Bakery Fábrica Velha

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Supermarket Loja Chinese

4km

Supermarket Intermarché

4km

Supermarket Supermercado Bom Dia

4.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

4.3km

Supermarket Spar

4.9km

Supermarket Minipreço

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Benagil Caves

90m

Tourist Attraction Benagil Cave

170m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Mesquita

9.6 - Exceptional 960m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pau

9.6 - Exceptional 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Farol de Alfanzina

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Algar dos Capitães

9.8 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sal

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Albandeira Beach

10 - Exceptional 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Algar da Albandeira

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

7.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

60m from the beach

Casa da Figueira

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 4.1km from center

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210m from the beach

7.3 Good

Casa Mestre Andre

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 4km from center

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Casa Rosa Azul - Terracos de Benagil (Cliffside)

220m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Casa Rosa Azul - Terracos de Benagil (Cliffside)

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 4km from center

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1.1km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Villas2go2 Caramujeira

Entire House

Lagoa • 4.8km from center

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1.1km from the beach

Luxury new Villa in Carvoeiro heated pool AC and just 300m from the beach

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 3.1km from center

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1.4km from the beach

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

Entire Villa

Lagoa • 5.4km from center

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1.7km from the beach

Clube Golfemar

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 2.6km from center

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1.7km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Rocha Brava Village Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 2.4km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Casa Carmen

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 4.6km from center

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1.9km from the beach

Villa Isabel Stunning villa BBQ area Pool

Villa

Lagoa • 4.3km from center

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1.9km from the beach

6 Pleasant

Villa Horta by Villa Plus

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 4.2km from center

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2km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

PORDOSOL

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Carvoeiro • 2.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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8.1 Very good

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Marinha Beach Praia da Marinha

8.7 Excellent

1.3km 17 min walk

Vale Espinhaco

6.9 Good

1.4km 19 min walk

Praia do Pau

8.3 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Malhada do Baraco beach Malhada do Baraco

8.8 Excellent

1.8km 24 min walk

Praia do Barranquinho

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Carvoeiro • 4.2km

Main locality of province

Faro • 44.4km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 15.6km

Bus Station

António Joaquim Raposo Freire • 1.4km

Train Station

Estombar - Lagoa • 8km

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8.5 Very good

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Luisa Ponce

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The waves were quite challenging today, but the location is absolutely stunning!

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Avery Chen

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

While the beach is decent, it's not the top contender among other beaches. Nevertheless, taking a trip to the cave is definitely worth it. It's not too difficult to swim to the cave, but it does require some swimming ability and physical fitness. For those who are not strong swimmers, I suggest renting a kayak to get there.

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Kairos Strike

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely breathtaking! Don't miss the opportunity to rent a boat and venture into the enchanting caves. Although the beach can get quite crowded, arriving early in the morning is a sure way to avoid the masses and capture some amazing photographs.

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Latasz Piotrowski

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely breathtaking! It's a true wonder of nature that must be experienced in person. I highly recommend visiting soon so that you can take a boat tour of the nearby caves. Don't forget to book your spot in advance to ensure that you don't miss out on this incredible opportunity.

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Nico Santoro

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed this beach. The locals were welcoming and enjoyable to be around. We had an incredible experience going on a boat ride and kayaking. The scenery was absolutely stunning.