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

The Praia da Rocha 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 Rocha?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia da Rocha has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Praia da Rocha is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball </li><li>Football (nearby)</li></ul>

Is the Praia da Rocha 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 Rocha 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 Rocha good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia da Rocha 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 Rocha?

Praia da Rocha 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 Rocha?

The bar is located right on the Praia da Rocha.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pastelaria Portimão Pedro amor is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Rocha?

There are 3545 places to stay in the Praia da Rocha area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Rocha include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=38877&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5943509&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sun and Beach II AC Wifi 90mts from the Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6542764&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Algarve Mor 3</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5235929&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunny Oceanview Praia da Rocha</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Rocha from parking?

The Praia da Rocha 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 Praia da Rocha?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Rocha that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Miradouro located in 0.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

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

Photo of Praia da Rocha with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia da Rocha with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia da Rocha partly hotel area

Photo of Praia da Rocha and the settlement

Photo of Praia da Rocha surrounded by mountains

Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha, Portugal

8.2

#48 out of 152 in Algarve 5

Partly hotel beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Ferragudo • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

60m

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

1.4km

Playground City estádio

2.5km

Swimming Pool New Portas do Sol da Bemposta - Portimão

3km

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

4.7km

Playground Parque Infantil São João

4.8km

Playground Radical Fun Park

4.9km

Playground Playground

7.2km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

7.4km

Hiking Area Holzsteg am Praia da Rocha, Portimāo

50m

Hiking Area Pergolas dos 3 Castelos

500m

Hiking Area Lighthouse of Praia da Rocha

530m

Hiking Area Trail of Headlands

1.1km

Hiking Area Zona Ribeirinha Infante Santo

1.2km

Park Parque da Juventude

1.4km

Hiking Area Ponta João de Arens

2.2km

Hiking Area Geoformas Carsicas

3.6km

Hiking Area Praia da Torralta

4.1km

Restaurant Senhora Da Rocha

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant O Farol

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Mar a Vista

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Cafe Moonlight Bar

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Restaurante F

9 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Cream Caffe

7.4 - Good 140m

Bar Mandala

8.2 - Very good 150m

Bar Royal Teaser

8.8 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Cream Caffé - Cafetaria E Gelataria, Lda.

150m

Grocery Store Loja Conveniência

60m

Supermarket Supermercado Chinês

160m

Supermarket Spar

160m

Supermarket Intermarché Express Praia da Rocha

170m

Supermarket SPAR Portimão Praia da Rocha II

180m

Supermarket Pão Quente

180m

Supermarket AntónióS mini-mercado

200m

Supermarket Supermercado Praia da Rocha

250m

Supermarket Supermercado O Cantinho D'Anax

270m

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

80m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Tourist Attraction Old village of Ferragudo

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Farol da Ponta do Altar

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Museum Museu de Portimão

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Torrado

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Boião

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Etnogarbe - Turismo e Animação Cultural

2km

Tourist Attraction Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 150m

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About

Praia da Rocha is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 48th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 54.5 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Ferragudo settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, 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

Ferragudo • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

60m

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

1.4km

Playground City estádio

2.5km

Swimming Pool New Portas do Sol da Bemposta - Portimão

3km

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

4.7km

Playground Parque Infantil São João

4.8km

Playground Radical Fun Park

4.9km

Playground Playground

7.2km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

7.4km

Hiking Area Holzsteg am Praia da Rocha, Portimāo

50m

Hiking Area Pergolas dos 3 Castelos

500m

Hiking Area Lighthouse of Praia da Rocha

530m

Hiking Area Trail of Headlands

1.1km

Hiking Area Zona Ribeirinha Infante Santo

1.2km

Park Parque da Juventude

1.4km

Hiking Area Ponta João de Arens

2.2km

Hiking Area Geoformas Carsicas

3.6km

Hiking Area Praia da Torralta

4.1km

Restaurant Senhora Da Rocha

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant O Farol

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Mar a Vista

8.8 - Excellent 130m

Cafe Moonlight Bar

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Restaurante F

9 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Cream Caffe

7.4 - Good 140m

Bar Mandala

8.2 - Very good 150m

Bar Royal Teaser

8.8 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Cream Caffé - Cafetaria E Gelataria, Lda.

150m

Grocery Store Loja Conveniência

60m

Supermarket Supermercado Chinês

160m

Supermarket Spar

160m

Supermarket Intermarché Express Praia da Rocha

170m

Supermarket SPAR Portimão Praia da Rocha II

180m

Supermarket Pão Quente

180m

Supermarket AntónióS mini-mercado

200m

Supermarket Supermercado Praia da Rocha

250m

Supermarket Supermercado O Cantinho D'Anax

270m

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

80m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Tourist Attraction Old village of Ferragudo

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Farol da Ponta do Altar

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Museum Museu de Portimão

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Torrado

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Boião

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Etnogarbe - Turismo e Animação Cultural

2km

Tourist Attraction Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 150m

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Alvor • 1.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Praia dos Tres Castelos

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Praia da Angrinha

7 Good

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Praia Grande

7.8 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Praia da Infanta

7 Good

1.6km 21 min walk

Praia do Molhe

8 Very good

1.8km 23 min walk

Praia do Pintadinho

8.2 Very good

2.1km

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Praia do Vau

8 Very good

2.3km

Praia dos Caneiros

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Ferragudo • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Faro • 54.5km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 5.6km

Bus Station

João Francisco Fernandes Vieira • 2.9km

Train Station

Ferragudo • 2.9km

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8.2 Very good

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SK141213

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

During our Christmas-New Year vacation in 2022-23, we visited a beach with golden fine sand.

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Ethan Rooker

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is exceptionally long, with stunning rock formations and a pleasant stroll to the lighthouse. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand.

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Saren Frazao

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is an absolute gem, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our stay here was a beautiful blend of tranquil days and invigorating ones, with the occasional gust of wind and waves that added to the charm of the place. The vigilant lifeguards kept a watchful eye on the beachgoers, and on certain occasions, they had to prohibit swimming due to safety concerns. However, this was a welcome measure, ensuring the well-being of all visitors. For the surfing enthusiasts, the waves were a tad challenging, posing a thrilling test of skill and determination. Despite the difficulties, the surfers persevered, and the sight of them catching a good wave was a sight to behold. As the end of September approached, the beach was not overly crowded, providing ample space for everyone to bask in the sun and enjoy the scenery. However, the water temperature was a bit chilly, ranging from 16.8-20.3C, but this did not deter the brave souls who ventured into the sea.

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Harrison Harken

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach has a stunning scenery, with large rocks surrounding it.

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Mila Stoneberg

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach boasts the best and longest stretch of sand, perfect for those looking to avoid crowds. Additionally, the sand is a beautiful golden color and has a fine texture.