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

The Praia do Vau 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 Vau?

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

Is the Praia do Vau 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 do Vau 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 do Vau 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 do Vau 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.

What are the key audiences of Praia do Vau?

Praia do Vau 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 do Vau?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Vau.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Jacaranda is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Vau?

There are 4776 places to stay in the Praia do Vau area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6017880&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vau Costa beach apartment with pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3820597&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alma do Mar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4972385&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vivenda Vau</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia do Vau from parking?

The Praia do Vau 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 do Vau?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Vau that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia de Boião located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Vau?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Vau 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 do Vau (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 do Vau with brown fine sand surface

Photo of Praia do Vau with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia do Vau with spacious shore

Photo of Praia do Vau with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia do Vau and the settlement

Photo of Praia do Vau - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Praia do Vau

Portimão, Portugal

#71 out of 152 in Algarve 7

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent Motor boat rent

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Located within the settlement

Alvor • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

1.5km

Swimming Pool New Portas do Sol da Bemposta - Portimão

2.1km

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

3km

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

3.1km

Playground Parque Infantil São João

3.2km

Playground City estádio

4.2km

Playground Radical Fun Park

7km

Playground Playground

9.4km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

9.6km

Hiking Area Pergolas dos 3 Castelos

530m

Hiking Area Ponta João de Arens

720m

Hiking Area Holzsteg am Praia da Rocha, Portimāo

1.2km

Park Parque da Juventude

1.4km

Hiking Area Lighthouse of Praia da Rocha

2.4km

Hiking Area Praia da Torralta

2.5km

Hiking Area Zona Ribeirinha Infante Santo

2.9km

Hiking Area Passadiços de Alvor

3.2km

Hiking Area Passeio Marítimo de Alvor

3.2km

Restaurant Jacaranda

8.6 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant Restaurante Cloque ao Mar

8.4 - Very good 190m

Bar Green Heart @ Cloque

9 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Cantinho do Pão Caseiro

6 - Pleasant 350m

Restaurant All Beef

9.2 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Cactos Café

10 - Exceptional 390m

Restaurant Restaurante O Viriato

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Italian Restaurant Amanti Pizzaria i Pasta - Pizza Portimão

9 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Urban Grill

9.2 - Excellent 680m

Supermarket Quiosque Rotunda

280m

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

530m

Supermarket Pão Quente

880m

Supermarket Spar

960m

Supermarket Supermercado Chinês

1.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Express Praia da Rocha

1.1km

Supermarket SPAR Portimão Praia da Rocha II

1.2km

Supermarket Supermercado O Cantinho D'Anax

1.3km

Supermarket Mini-Mercado Prainha

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Boião

9.4 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

970m

Tourist Attraction Parking for Praia dos tres irmãos

1.9km

Museum Museu de Portimão

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Etnogarbe - Turismo e Animação Cultural

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Church Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Old village of Ferragudo

3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe

8.8 - Excellent 3.1km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 1.2km

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About

Praia do Vau is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 71th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 56.7 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Alvor settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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

Alvor • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

1.5km

Swimming Pool New Portas do Sol da Bemposta - Portimão

2.1km

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

3km

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

3.1km

Playground Parque Infantil São João

3.2km

Playground City estádio

4.2km

Playground Radical Fun Park

7km

Playground Playground

9.4km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

9.6km

Hiking Area Pergolas dos 3 Castelos

530m

Hiking Area Ponta João de Arens

720m

Hiking Area Holzsteg am Praia da Rocha, Portimāo

1.2km

Park Parque da Juventude

1.4km

Hiking Area Lighthouse of Praia da Rocha

2.4km

Hiking Area Praia da Torralta

2.5km

Hiking Area Zona Ribeirinha Infante Santo

2.9km

Hiking Area Passadiços de Alvor

3.2km

Hiking Area Passeio Marítimo de Alvor

3.2km

Restaurant Jacaranda

8.6 - Excellent 110m

Restaurant Restaurante Cloque ao Mar

8.4 - Very good 190m

Bar Green Heart @ Cloque

9 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Cantinho do Pão Caseiro

6 - Pleasant 350m

Restaurant All Beef

9.2 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Cactos Café

10 - Exceptional 390m

Restaurant Restaurante O Viriato

9.2 - Excellent 400m

Italian Restaurant Amanti Pizzaria i Pasta - Pizza Portimão

9 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Urban Grill

9.2 - Excellent 680m

Supermarket Quiosque Rotunda

280m

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

530m

Supermarket Pão Quente

880m

Supermarket Spar

960m

Supermarket Supermercado Chinês

1.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Express Praia da Rocha

1.1km

Supermarket SPAR Portimão Praia da Rocha II

1.2km

Supermarket Supermercado O Cantinho D'Anax

1.3km

Supermarket Mini-Mercado Prainha

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Boião

9.4 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

970m

Tourist Attraction Parking for Praia dos tres irmãos

1.9km

Museum Museu de Portimão

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Etnogarbe - Turismo e Animação Cultural

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Church Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Old village of Ferragudo

3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe

8.8 - Excellent 3.1km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 1.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Alvor • 2.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

470m 6 min walk

Connected beach

Praia do Alemao

8.3 Very good

940m 12 min walk

Praia Joao de Arens

7.8 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Connected beach

Praia dos Tres Castelos

8.5 Excellent

1.7km 23 min walk

Prainha Beach Praia da Prainha

8.7 Excellent

2.1km

Connected beach

Praia da Rocha

8.2 Very good

3.2km

Praia da Angrinha

7 Good

3.5km

Praia Grande

7.8 Very good

3.7km

Praia do Molhe

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Alvor • 3.2km

Main locality of province

Faro • 56.7km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 4km

Bus Station

António José De Almeida Silva • 2.3km

Train Station

Portimao • 3.3km

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8 Very good

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Harrison Harken

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

During our recent excursion, we embarked on a boat tour to explore the stunning caves and stones in the vicinity. The experience was truly awe-inspiring, as we had the opportunity to venture inside the caves and witness their natural beauty firsthand. As we navigated the waters, we were even fortunate enough to catch sight of a colossal jellyfish gliding gracefully beneath the surface. I highly recommend taking a boat or kayak trip to experience this remarkable destination for yourself.

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Nicolette Spender

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

In my opinion, this was the best beach in the Algarve, even when the weather was overcast. The sand is pristine, but it can be quite compacted, similar to wet cement, so be cautious when taking a seat. 😜

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Mila Stoneberg

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly remarkable, boasting stunning coastlines and breathtaking vistas. When the tide recedes, numerous secluded coves are revealed, adding to the allure of this already picturesque location. For a truly unforgettable experience, take a stroll along the cliff path to Alvor and marvel at the magnificent panoramas that await you.

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Nikitas Papadopoulos

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The path from Praia da Rocha to Praia do Vau spans about 1.5 kilometers and offers a breathtaking walk through cliffs, rocks, and caves. The beaches are pristine, and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore is truly mesmerizing. This walk is definitely worth experiencing!

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Nandy Mg

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beaches in this area are fantastic! Visitors can explore the caves, but it's important to be cautious of rockfall. The water maintains a beautiful turquoise color throughout the year and doesn't get too chilly, even during the winter months.