What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Alvor?

The Praia de Alvor 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 de Alvor?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia de Alvor has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Praia de Alvor 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></ul>

Is the Praia de Alvor good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Praia de Alvor 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 Praia de Alvor for swimming is positive.

Is the Praia de Alvor good for families?

Yes, the Praia de Alvor is good place for families with children. 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 very smooth.

Is the Praia de Alvor 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 de Alvor?

Praia de Alvor can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Families with children </li><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Alvor?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Alvor.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Restinga Ria is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Alvor?

There are 4721 places to stay in the Praia de Alvor area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Alvor include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1415606&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alvor Guesthouse</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2502394&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lovely Apartment Alvor</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3996169&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alto da Ria 37</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6616189&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alvor Stories 3 Bedroom Apt</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia de Alvor from parking?

The Praia de Alvor 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 Praia de Alvor?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Alvor that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Trigana Boat Trips located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Alvor?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Alvor 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 de Alvor (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 de Alvor with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia de Alvor with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia de Alvor with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia de Alvor and the settlement

Photo of Praia de Alvor - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Praia de Alvor - recommended for family travellers with kids

Praia de Alvor

Alvor, Portugal

7.9

#82 out of 152 in Algarve 18

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Alvor • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil São João

730m

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

790m

Swimming Pool New Portas do Sol da Bemposta - Portimão

2.4km

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

3.8km

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

5.3km

Playground City estádio

6.4km

Playground Radical Fun Park

9.3km

Hiking Area Praia da Torralta

60m

Hiking Area Foz da Ribeira de Odiáxere

70m

Park Little Tern Nesting Area

150m

Hiking Area Pérgola dos Passadiços de Alvor

400m

Hiking Area Passadiços de Alvor

440m

Hiking Area Passeio Marítimo de Alvor

680m

Hiking Area A Rocha Delicada

750m

Hiking Area Ponta João de Arens

1.1km

Hiking Area Estação da Biodiversidade de Alvor

1.1km

Restaurant Atlântida

8.4 - Very good 60m

Restaurant O Luís

8.4 - Very good 60m

Restaurant O Candeeiro

7.6 - Very good 60m

Bar Oceano Bar

4.4 - Frustrating 80m

Restaurant Caniço

7.6 - Very good 90m

Cafe Marcos

200m

Restaurant Pestana Alvor Praia

9 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Bowling Alvor

8.4 - Very good 260m

Restaurant Miss Pasta

9.2 - Excellent 330m

Supermarket Orange Market - Torralta

250m

Supermarket Mini-Mercado Prainha

320m

Supermarket Intermarché Alvor Centro

780m

Supermarket Minimercado Marcelino

850m

Supermarket Spar

1km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Alvor

1.3km

Bakery HONEY & CINNAMON

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

2km

Supermarket Super Market

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Parking for Praia dos tres irmãos

130m

Tourist Attraction Trigana Boat Trips

9.4 - Excellent 820m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Vale da Lama

9.2 - Excellent 900m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Boião

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Roman ruins of Quinta da Abicada

5.4 - Tolerable 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Skydive Seven Algarve

9.8 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Etnogarbe - Turismo e Animação Cultural

4.1km

Museum Museu de Portimão

4.2km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 3.5km

Historical Landmark Farol da Ponta da Piedade

6.3km

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About

Praia de Alvor 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 60.3 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Alvor settlement, just 1 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 • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil São João

730m

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

790m

Swimming Pool New Portas do Sol da Bemposta - Portimão

2.4km

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

3.8km

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

5.3km

Playground City estádio

6.4km

Playground Radical Fun Park

9.3km

Hiking Area Praia da Torralta

60m

Hiking Area Foz da Ribeira de Odiáxere

70m

Park Little Tern Nesting Area

150m

Hiking Area Pérgola dos Passadiços de Alvor

400m

Hiking Area Passadiços de Alvor

440m

Hiking Area Passeio Marítimo de Alvor

680m

Hiking Area A Rocha Delicada

750m

Hiking Area Ponta João de Arens

1.1km

Hiking Area Estação da Biodiversidade de Alvor

1.1km

Restaurant Atlântida

8.4 - Very good 60m

Restaurant O Luís

8.4 - Very good 60m

Restaurant O Candeeiro

7.6 - Very good 60m

Bar Oceano Bar

4.4 - Frustrating 80m

Restaurant Caniço

7.6 - Very good 90m

Cafe Marcos

200m

Restaurant Pestana Alvor Praia

9 - Excellent 210m

Cafe Bowling Alvor

8.4 - Very good 260m

Restaurant Miss Pasta

9.2 - Excellent 330m

Supermarket Orange Market - Torralta

250m

Supermarket Mini-Mercado Prainha

320m

Supermarket Intermarché Alvor Centro

780m

Supermarket Minimercado Marcelino

850m

Supermarket Spar

1km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Alvor

1.3km

Bakery HONEY & CINNAMON

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

2km

Supermarket Super Market

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Parking for Praia dos tres irmãos

130m

Tourist Attraction Trigana Boat Trips

9.4 - Excellent 820m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Vale da Lama

9.2 - Excellent 900m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Boião

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Roman ruins of Quinta da Abicada

5.4 - Tolerable 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Skydive Seven Algarve

9.8 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Etnogarbe - Turismo e Animação Cultural

4.1km

Museum Museu de Portimão

4.2km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 3.5km

Historical Landmark Farol da Ponta da Piedade

6.3km

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Located at nearest locality

Alvor • 160m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2km

Connected beach

Prainha Beach Praia da Prainha

8.7 Excellent

3km

Praia Joao de Arens

7.8 Very good

3.3km

Praia do Alemao

8.3 Very good

3.7km

Praia do Vau

8 Very good

Popular beach 3.8km

Meia Beach Meia Praia

7.5 Very good

4.8km

Praia dos Tres Castelos

8.5 Excellent

5.8km

Praia da Rocha

8.2 Very good

6.6km

Miradouro Praia da Batata

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Alvor • 1km

Main locality of province

Faro • 60.3km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 3.3km

Bus Station

Susan Carmel Rees • 1km

Train Station

Mexilhoeira Grande • 3.6km

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7.9 Very good

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7.9 Very good

Valyssa

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

The vast expanse of the beach is a sight to behold, although it is often accompanied by gusts of wind. While there may not be many activities or sights to take in, the winter season offers a peaceful retreat with hardly any crowds. Surprisingly, the boardwalk leading to the beach is more captivating than the beach itself.

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Luisa Ponce

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Over the course of the previous week, I had the pleasure of spending my time at Praia de Alvor, also known as Alvor Beach. The location is absolutely stunning and the locals are incredibly welcoming. Simply lounging by the water on a day like today is sufficient to alleviate any concerns or tension. My personal highlight was being able to share the experience with my significant other, observing the waves crash against the shore and hearing the soothing sound of their retreat back into the sea. I strongly urge you to pay a visit to this marvelous destination in the near future.

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Nicolette Spender

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach was just okay. It required a tedious 10-minute trek from our hotel. The expanse of sand was large, but nothing particularly noteworthy.

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Harrison Harken

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Ah, the beach. A place where sand meets sea and the sun kisses your skin. This particular beach is a sight to behold, especially at the crack of dawn. The sand is pristine and the expanse of the beach seems to go on forever, providing ample room for leisurely strolls or sunbathing. The boardwalk is also a great option for those who prefer a more structured path, leading you towards a picturesque lighthouse and a bustling dock area. And let's not forget the staircase on the left side of the beach - a perfect spot for a photo op, with a breathtaking view that will leave you in awe. All in all, a beach worth visiting.

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Nikolai Kowalski

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach with effortless entry into the water and convenient free parking in close proximity. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that there are even more picturesque beaches located just a short distance away, such as the Three Brothers Beach.