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

The Praia da Balanca is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Balanca?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Balanca, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Praia da Balanca is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Praia da Balanca good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia da Balanca 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 da Balanca for swimming is positive.

Is the Praia da Balanca 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 sharp.

Is the Praia da Balanca secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. 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 da Balanca?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Balanca.There are 4 restaurants nearby.O Camilo is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Balanca?

There are 3668 places to stay in the Praia da Balanca area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Balanca include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=260991&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cascade Wellness Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=38763&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Costa D Oiro Ambiance Village</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=39625&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Carvi Beach Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5202645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">D. Ana Beach Studio</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3033056&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lagos Sea View Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6754620&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunset Condominium</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Balanca from parking?

The Praia da Balanca has no parking spot and the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Balanca?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Balanca that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Miradouro da Ponta da Piedade located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Balanca 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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Praia da Balanca

Praia da Balança

Porto de Mós, Portugal

7.5

#118 out of 152 in Algarve 11

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located outside the settlement

Lagos • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil São João

8km

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

8.2km

Park Naturist BEACH clothing optional

50m

Hiking Area Miradouro Lagos - São Gonçalo de Lagos, Portugalia

80m

Hiking Area Passadiços da Ponta da Piedade

110m

Hiking Area Ponta da Piedade Walkway Entry

860m

Hiking Area Ponta de Piedade Boardwalk Endpoint

1.1km

Park Parque da Cidade de Lagos

1.5km

Park Meia Praia

2.9km

Hiking Area Passadiços de Lagos

3.3km

Park Animal farm

5.8km

Restaurant O Camilo

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Café Praia Dona Ana

9.6 - Exceptional 840m

Cafe Cafe - Pasteleria Gartenzwerg

950m

Restaurant Cascade Wellness Resort

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Repolho Gastrobar & Garrafeira

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Restaurante Onda Norte

9 - Excellent 1km

Bar Bar Mitico

4 - Frustrating 1.2km

Restaurant Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Boa Ideia

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado SuperEureka

1.4km

Supermarket Minimercado Familiar

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Danini

1.9km

Supermarket Loja Chinesa

2km

Ice Cream Shop GeIícia - Italian Gelato - Lagos

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Kohinoor

2.1km

Supermarket Spar

2.2km

Supermarket Spar

2.4km

Supermarket Mini Mix

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro da Ponta da Piedade

9.8 - Exceptional 110m

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Piedade

9.6 - Exceptional 200m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Boneca

350m

Tourist Attraction Kayaking and snorkeling

9.2 - Excellent 670m

Tourist Attraction Praia Dona Ana

890m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pinhão

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Baía dos Segredos

8 - Very good 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Batata

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Kayak Explorers

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Historical Landmark Farol da Ponta da Piedade

140m

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About

Praia da Balanca is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 118th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 65.6 km away from its center, the city of Фару. It is one of the beaches of Lagos settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, 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 outside the settlement

Lagos • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil São João

8km

Playground Parque Infantil do Castelo de Alvor

8.2km

Park Naturist BEACH clothing optional

50m

Hiking Area Miradouro Lagos - São Gonçalo de Lagos, Portugalia

80m

Hiking Area Passadiços da Ponta da Piedade

110m

Hiking Area Ponta da Piedade Walkway Entry

860m

Hiking Area Ponta de Piedade Boardwalk Endpoint

1.1km

Park Parque da Cidade de Lagos

1.5km

Park Meia Praia

2.9km

Hiking Area Passadiços de Lagos

3.3km

Park Animal farm

5.8km

Restaurant O Camilo

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Cafe Café Praia Dona Ana

9.6 - Exceptional 840m

Cafe Cafe - Pasteleria Gartenzwerg

950m

Restaurant Cascade Wellness Resort

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Repolho Gastrobar & Garrafeira

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Restaurante Onda Norte

9 - Excellent 1km

Bar Bar Mitico

4 - Frustrating 1.2km

Restaurant Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Boa Ideia

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado SuperEureka

1.4km

Supermarket Minimercado Familiar

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Danini

1.9km

Supermarket Loja Chinesa

2km

Ice Cream Shop GeIícia - Italian Gelato - Lagos

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Supermarket Kohinoor

2.1km

Supermarket Spar

2.2km

Supermarket Spar

2.4km

Supermarket Mini Mix

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro da Ponta da Piedade

9.8 - Exceptional 110m

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Piedade

9.6 - Exceptional 200m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Boneca

350m

Tourist Attraction Kayaking and snorkeling

9.2 - Excellent 670m

Tourist Attraction Praia Dona Ana

890m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pinhão

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Baía dos Segredos

8 - Very good 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Batata

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Kayak Explorers

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Historical Landmark Farol da Ponta da Piedade

140m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

680m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Sunset Condominium

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Lagos • 1.7km from center

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910m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Costa D Oiro Ambiance Village

Hotel

Espiche • 1.3km from center

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980m from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

3 Bed Apartment in Lagos

Entire Apartment

Espiche • 1.4km from center

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Well Located Apartment | Vila Ancora | Porto de Mós

980m from the beach

9 Excellent

Well Located Apartment | Vila Ancora | Porto de Mós

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Espiche • 1.4km from center

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1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Cascade Wellness Resort

Resort

Espiche • 1.7km from center

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Holiday Apartment in Vila Ancora Lagos, Close to Praia Dona Ana

1km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Holiday Apartment in Vila Ancora Lagos, Close to Praia Dona Ana

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Lagos • 1.4km from center

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1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Carvi Beach Hotel

Hotel

Espiche • 1.1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Dona Ana Beach - Dream Flat

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Lagos • 1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Lagos Sea View Apartment

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Located at nearest locality

Lagos • 1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Casa Canavial

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Lagos • 1.8km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

D. Ana Beach Studio

Entire Apartment

Espiche • 1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

Holiday flat Lagos - ALG01417-P

Entire Apartment

Espiche • 1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

460m 6 min walk

Barranco do Martinho

8.4 Very good

Popular beach 570m 7 min walk

Camilo Beach Praia do Camilo

8.2 Very good

1km 14 min walk

Praia do Canavial

7.8 Very good

1km 14 min walk

Praia de Dona Ana

8.3 Very good

1.4km 18 min walk

Praia do Pinhao

7.8 Very good

1.5km 20 min walk

Praia dos Estudantes

7.4 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Miradouro Praia da Batata

7.4 Good

1.8km 24 min walk

Praia de Porto de Mos

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Lagos • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Faro • 65.6km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 10.5km

Bus Station

Lagos Central Bus Station • 2.8km

Train Station

Lagos • 2.9km

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Average Reviews rating

7.5 Good

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Lena Maria

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Venture off the well-trodden path and navigate through a narrow gully to discover a secluded beach that remains undiscovered by the masses. Although it is unfortunate that some kayakers and boaters occasionally visit this stunning shoreline, you will still have the luxury of solitude with only a handful of fellow adventurers who have made the journey down.

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Ricardo Silva.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning and easily one of the best in the world. It used to be a popular naturist beach, but regardless of your clothing preferences, you'll love it here. The beach is dotted with beautiful caves of varying sizes, but keep in mind that during high tide, space can be limited. Access to the beach is via cliffs, which can be challenging for those who aren't confident climbers. If that's the case, consider renting a local boat for a small fee - they'll transport you to and from the beach at a pre-arranged time. All in all, this beach is a true paradise that's worth the effort to get there. The included photo is from 1990, but the beauty of this beach is timeless.

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Nexa Volumin

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

The beach was pleasant, however, the journey to get there was quite treacherous. Additionally, the beach was quite petite and we had to leave early due to the tide. I wouldn't suggest going there since there are numerous other stunning beaches that are easier to access.

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Sandy Burke

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Although the path leading to the beach may appear daunting, there's no need to worry. I witnessed a delicate young woman stroll down it in sandals while carrying a picnic basket in one hand. Her ease and gracefulness encouraged me to follow suit. Once you make it down, you'll be rewarded with a serene and beautiful beach that's practically deserted.

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Dane Larson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is fantastic and has cliffs, but it's quite small and tends to get crowded with kayaking tours. Accessing it can be a bit challenging, so it may not be the best option for children or older individuals.