What is the water and sand quality of the Praia Santa?

The Praia Santa 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 Santa?

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

Is the Praia Santa good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia Santa 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 Santa 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 gentle.

Is the Praia Santa secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded 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 Santa?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia Santa.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Em Lume Brando is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia Santa?

There are 823 places to stay in the Praia Santa area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia Santa include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1724754&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">NAU Salema Beach Village</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4548347&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa das Furnas - Eco Home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5422092&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Clementine</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=587828&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Filhas do Mar Apartments</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia Santa from parking?

The Praia Santa has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia Santa?

There are 4 attractions near Praia Santa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Forte de Vera Cruz/ Figueira located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia Santa?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia Santa 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 Santa (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.Praia Santa (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 Praia Santa with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia Santa with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia Santa with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia Santa located in natural area

Praia Santa

Salema, Portugal

7.6

#113 out of 152 in Algarve 6

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Salema • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Sendero hasta Luz

5.9km

Hiking Area Ponta do Mexilhão

6.5km

Coffee Shop The Palm - snack bar and pastry shop

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Em Lume Brando

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant Restaurante O Lourenço

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Atlântico

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Snack-Bar Os Corsários - Marepraia-Artesanato E Restaurantes, Lda.

1.1km

Restaurant Cantiga Do Mar - Hotelaria E Restauração, Lda.

1.1km

Restaurant Solmar

7 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant Spice Cottage Salema

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Concha

7 - Good 1.1km

Supermarket Deli Salema

1km

Supermarket Dias E Fernandes-Supermercados, Restaurantes E Bares, Lda.

5.6km

Supermarket Supermarcado A GARRAFEIRA

5.6km

Supermarket Mais Perto

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Forte de Vera Cruz/ Figueira

190m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Figueira

9.6 - Exceptional 330m

Tourist Attraction Bike rental & tours - Musette.bike

9.8 - Exceptional 820m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Andorinha

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Santo António - Parque da Floresta

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Forte e Bateria do Zavial / Forte de Santo Inácio do Zavial / Forte e Bateria do Azavial

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Menhir of Padrão

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Burgau

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Baía da Amanda

6.9km

Historical Landmark Menir de Aspradantes

2.8km

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About

Praia Santa is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 113th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 80.4 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Salema settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, 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 outside the settlement

Salema • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Sendero hasta Luz

5.9km

Hiking Area Ponta do Mexilhão

6.5km

Coffee Shop The Palm - snack bar and pastry shop

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Em Lume Brando

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant Restaurante O Lourenço

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Atlântico

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Snack-Bar Os Corsários - Marepraia-Artesanato E Restaurantes, Lda.

1.1km

Restaurant Cantiga Do Mar - Hotelaria E Restauração, Lda.

1.1km

Restaurant Solmar

7 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant Spice Cottage Salema

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Concha

7 - Good 1.1km

Supermarket Deli Salema

1km

Supermarket Dias E Fernandes-Supermercados, Restaurantes E Bares, Lda.

5.6km

Supermarket Supermarcado A GARRAFEIRA

5.6km

Supermarket Mais Perto

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Forte de Vera Cruz/ Figueira

190m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Figueira

9.6 - Exceptional 330m

Tourist Attraction Bike rental & tours - Musette.bike

9.8 - Exceptional 820m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Andorinha

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Santo António - Parque da Floresta

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Forte e Bateria do Zavial / Forte de Santo Inácio do Zavial / Forte e Bateria do Azavial

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Menhir of Padrão

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Burgau

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Baía da Amanda

6.9km

Historical Landmark Menir de Aspradantes

2.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

640m from the beach

Villa Mar Azul by VILA VITA Collection

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Located at nearest locality

Salema • 640m from center

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900m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Entire House

Barrancao • 80m from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Salema • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

350m 5 min walk

Connected beach

Praia da Figueira

8.2 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Connected beach

Praia da Salema

8.5 Excellent

1.7km 22 min walk

Connected beach

Praia das Furnas

8.2 Very good

2.5km

Connected beach

Praia da Boca do Rio

7.8 Very good

3.5km

Praia do Zavial

8.1 Very good

3.7km

Connected beach

Cabanas Velhas

8 Very good

4.1km

Praia da Ingrina

7.8 Very good

4.7km

Praia do Joao Vaz

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Salema • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Faro • 80.4km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 24.5km

Bus Station

Lagos Central Bus Station • 15.1km

Train Station

Lagos • 15.6km

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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Caitlyn Crawford

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning and only a short 15-minute walk from Salema. Its size varies depending on the tides, and during mid-tide, there was some sand but not as much as in other photos. I would recommend avoiding this beach during high tide or when the wind is coming from the water, as there may not be any sand. It's secluded enough to allow for clothing-optional sunbathing, as long as it's done tastefully. There's even a little cave for shade, but only if the tide isn't too high.

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Xavier Joaquim

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is an incredible escape, always offering a serene atmosphere without being overly crowded. Today, the sea displayed its strength with towering waves, yet the sight was nothing short of breathtaking. This is easily my preferred beach destination.

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Griswald

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is amazing and secluded, which means it's not often crowded due to its location. It takes about 10 minutes to hike from the parking area, but it's definitely doable in flip flops. Interestingly, some other visitors didn't bring their swimming trunks, but they didn't seem to be bothered by it.

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Ariella Santoro

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I have never come across a place as breathtakingly stunning as this beach. Its picturesque beauty is unparalleled, and it has left me in awe.

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Solemn Markings

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly amazing, featuring a stunning rock overhang that provides shade while still allowing you to enjoy the beach. The water is refreshingly cold and crystal clear, making it a wonderful place to swim. It's also easy to have the beach to yourself if you're willing to take a 10-15 minute walk along the rocky trail. Just be aware that there are some prehistoric rock formations and a few crabs guarding them.