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

The coastline of Praia da Baleeira is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia da Baleeira?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Baleeira, 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 da Baleeira good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia da Baleeira is partially protected from waves.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Praia da Baleeira 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia da Baleeira secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia da Baleeira is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Baleeira?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Baleeira.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Porto de Abrigo is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Baleeira?

There are 4948 places to stay in the Praia da Baleeira area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Baleeira include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=41218&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel do Cerro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=39234&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Boa Vista Hotel & Spa - Adults Only</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5324056&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa dos Tios</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2302020&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Marina Coast Residence</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5416193&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vila Marina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1231213&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment, Marina de Albufeira</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Baleeira from parking?

The Praia da Baleeira 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 da Baleeira?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Baleeira that are popular with travelers. The nearest are X Ride Algarve located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Baleeira is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°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 Baleeira (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 da Baleeira (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.

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Photo of Praia da Baleeira with very clean level of cleanliness

Praia da Baleeira

Baleeira Beach

Cerro de Águia, Portugal

7.3

#132 out of 152 in Algarve 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short mountain trail

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Located within the settlement

Pateo • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Terrain basket

490m

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

960m

Playground Praia de São Rafael

1.8km

Playground Parque Infantil

4.6km

Playground Casa da praia praia

6.4km

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

6.6km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

9.2km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

9.7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

9.8km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

200m

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

740m

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

910m

Park Miradouro do Túnel

1km

Park Senior Park

1.5km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

1.9km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

2.6km

Park Parque da Alfarrobeira

2.8km

Park Plage

4.5km

Italian Restaurant Castello di Norcia - Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria

8.8 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Porto de Abrigo

8.8 - Excellent 240m

Bar Gate 4 Café

7.6 - Very good 530m

Restaurant Algarve Fish Restaurante

6.2 - Pleasant 570m

Cafe Iguana Cafe

9 - Excellent 570m

Vegan Restaurant Sugar Rabbit Kaffé

9 - Excellent 630m

Restaurant Indian Ocean Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 700m

Restaurant Windmill Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 730m

Restaurant Club Sport Fishing and Boating - Albufeira

8.6 - Excellent 800m

Supermarket Intermarché

400m

Supermarket SPAR

720m

Supermarket SPAR Supermarket

1.2km

Supermarket SPAR

1.2km

Supermarket milktea

1.2km

Supermarket SPAR SUPERMARKET ALBUFEIRA (ALAGOA)

1.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Coviran

1.7km

Supermarket ALDI Albufeira

1.7km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

1.7km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 410m

Tourist Attraction Algarve Charters

9.8 - Exceptional 510m

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 540m

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

570m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 570m

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Sacra de Albufeira

9 - Excellent 950m

Tourist Attraction Torre Sineira

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Tourist Attraction Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Museum Albufeira Old Town

1.2km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.8km

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About

Praia da Baleeira is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 132th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 30 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Pateo settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

8.7 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Pateo • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Terrain basket

490m

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

960m

Playground Praia de São Rafael

1.8km

Playground Parque Infantil

4.6km

Playground Casa da praia praia

6.4km

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

6.6km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

9.2km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

9.7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

9.8km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

200m

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

740m

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

910m

Park Miradouro do Túnel

1km

Park Senior Park

1.5km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

1.9km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

2.6km

Park Parque da Alfarrobeira

2.8km

Park Plage

4.5km

Italian Restaurant Castello di Norcia - Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria

8.8 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant Porto de Abrigo

8.8 - Excellent 240m

Bar Gate 4 Café

7.6 - Very good 530m

Restaurant Algarve Fish Restaurante

6.2 - Pleasant 570m

Cafe Iguana Cafe

9 - Excellent 570m

Vegan Restaurant Sugar Rabbit Kaffé

9 - Excellent 630m

Restaurant Indian Ocean Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 700m

Restaurant Windmill Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 730m

Restaurant Club Sport Fishing and Boating - Albufeira

8.6 - Excellent 800m

Supermarket Intermarché

400m

Supermarket SPAR

720m

Supermarket SPAR Supermarket

1.2km

Supermarket SPAR

1.2km

Supermarket milktea

1.2km

Supermarket SPAR SUPERMARKET ALBUFEIRA (ALAGOA)

1.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Coviran

1.7km

Supermarket ALDI Albufeira

1.7km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

1.7km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 410m

Tourist Attraction Algarve Charters

9.8 - Exceptional 510m

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 540m

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

570m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 570m

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Sacra de Albufeira

9 - Excellent 950m

Tourist Attraction Torre Sineira

8.8 - Excellent 960m

Tourist Attraction Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Museum Albufeira Old Town

1.2km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

680m from the beach

7.7 Very good

Hotel do Cerro

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Pateo • 1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Praia dos Pescadores

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8 Very good

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7.4 Good

1.8km 24 min walk

Praia de Sao Rafael

8.3 Very good

2km

Praia dos Alemaes

8.6 Excellent

2.2km

Praia dos Piratas

6.9 Good

2.2km

Praia dos Alemaes

8.2 Very good

2.2km

Praia da Ponta Pequena

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Pateo • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Faro • 30km

Transport

Airport

FAO • 27.4km

Bus Station

Albufeira (Av Liberdade) • 1.3km

Train Station

Albufeira - Ferreiras • 5.8km

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Praia da Baleeira

Baleeira Beach

Cerro de Águia, Portugal

Playground Terrain basket

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

Playground Praia de São Rafael

Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Casa da praia praia

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

Park Miradouro do Túnel

Park Senior Park

Park Praia dos Paradinha

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

Park Parque da Alfarrobeira

Park Plage

Italian Restaurant Castello di Norcia - Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria

Restaurant Porto de Abrigo

Bar Gate 4 Café

Restaurant Algarve Fish Restaurante

Cafe Iguana Cafe

Vegan Restaurant Sugar Rabbit Kaffé

Restaurant Indian Ocean Restaurant

Restaurant Windmill Restaurant

Restaurant Club Sport Fishing and Boating - Albufeira

Supermarket Intermarché

Supermarket SPAR

Supermarket SPAR Supermarket

Supermarket SPAR

Supermarket milktea

Supermarket SPAR SUPERMARKET ALBUFEIRA (ALAGOA)

Supermarket Supermercados Coviran

Supermarket ALDI Albufeira

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

Tourist Attraction Algarve Charters

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Sacra de Albufeira

Tourist Attraction Torre Sineira

Tourist Attraction Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros

Museum Albufeira Old Town

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

About

Weather

Pateo, Algarve,

Playground Terrain basket

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

Playground Praia de São Rafael

Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Casa da praia praia

Playground Parque Infantil de Olhos de Água

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

Park Miradouro do Túnel

Park Senior Park

Park Praia dos Paradinha

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

Park Parque da Alfarrobeira

Park Plage

Italian Restaurant Castello di Norcia - Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria

Restaurant Porto de Abrigo

Bar Gate 4 Café

Restaurant Algarve Fish Restaurante

Cafe Iguana Cafe

Vegan Restaurant Sugar Rabbit Kaffé

Restaurant Indian Ocean Restaurant

Restaurant Windmill Restaurant

Restaurant Club Sport Fishing and Boating - Albufeira

Supermarket Intermarché