What is the water and sand quality of the Prainha das Pocas?

The coastline of Prainha das Pocas 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 Prainha das Pocas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Prainha das Pocas, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Prainha das Pocas is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Prainha das Pocas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Prainha das Pocas 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 Prainha das Pocas 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 Prainha das Pocas secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Prainha das Pocas is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Prainha das Pocas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Prainha das Pocas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Alice Gelateria | art & heart is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Prainha das Pocas?

There are 243 places to stay in the Prainha das Pocas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Prainha das Pocas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=414772&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa do Cabo de Santa Maria</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=544167&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sagres Natura</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4775300&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vivenda Idalina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5572734&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa do Tonel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6460328&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Boa Onda</a></li></ul>

How far is the Prainha das Pocas from parking?

The Prainha das Pocas 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Prainha das Pocas?

There are 4 attractions near Prainha das Pocas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça 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 Prainha das Pocas?

The month with the highest temperature in Prainha das Pocas 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?

Prainha das Pocas (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.Prainha das Pocas (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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Prainha das Pocas

Pocas Beach

Sagres, Portugal

#71 out of 152 in Algarve 0

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

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Located outside the settlement

Sagres • 1.3 km

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Restaurant D'Italia Pizzeria

8.6 - Excellent 530m

Bar Bricco street food

9 - Excellent 540m

Cafe A Fonte

7.6 - Very good 540m

Cafe Caffe Espresso Sagres

7.6 - Very good 540m

Cafe Alice Gelateria | art & heart

9.4 - Excellent 540m

Cafe Colombus Cafe

7.8 - Very good 580m

Restaurant A Sagres

8.6 - Excellent 650m

Restaurant Telheiro Do Infante

7.6 - Very good 690m

Cafe The Hangout

9.2 - Excellent 700m

Tourist Attraction Prainha das Poças

60m

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça

8.6 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Tonel

500m

Tourist Attraction Sagres Fortress

8.8 - Excellent 660m

Tourist Attraction A Voz do Mar

8.8 - Excellent 930m

Tourist Attraction Farol de Sagres

960m

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Atalaia

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cape Cruiser Lda

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Baleeira (Sagres)

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Historical Landmark Farol do Cabo de São Vicente

5.1km

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About

Prainha das Pocas 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 89.9 km away from its center, the city of Фару. It is one of the beaches of Sagres settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Sagres • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant D'Italia Pizzeria

8.6 - Excellent 530m

Bar Bricco street food

9 - Excellent 540m

Cafe A Fonte

7.6 - Very good 540m

Cafe Caffe Espresso Sagres

7.6 - Very good 540m

Cafe Alice Gelateria | art & heart

9.4 - Excellent 540m

Cafe Colombus Cafe

7.8 - Very good 580m

Restaurant A Sagres

8.6 - Excellent 650m

Restaurant Telheiro Do Infante

7.6 - Very good 690m

Cafe The Hangout

9.2 - Excellent 700m

Tourist Attraction Prainha das Poças

60m

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça

8.6 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Tonel

500m

Tourist Attraction Sagres Fortress

8.8 - Excellent 660m

Tourist Attraction A Voz do Mar

8.8 - Excellent 930m

Tourist Attraction Farol de Sagres

960m

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Atalaia

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cape Cruiser Lda

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Baleeira (Sagres)

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Historical Landmark Farol do Cabo de São Vicente

5.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

460m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Vivenda Idalina

Entire House

Vila do Bispo • 930m from center

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1km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Apartamentos Villa T2 Vila Sagres

Entire Apartment

Vila do Bispo • 590m from center

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1km from the beach

7.1 Good

Sweet Home Sagres

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sagres • 440m from center

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1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Casa do Tonel

Entire House

Vila do Bispo • 1km from center

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1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Apartamento Mahalo

Entire Apartment

Vila do Bispo • 310m from center

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1.1km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Casa do Cabo de Santa Maria

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Vila do Bispo • 480m from center

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1.3km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Sagres Sunny Room

Homestay

Vila do Bispo • 420m from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Sagres Natura

Hostel

Vila do Bispo • 120m from center

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1.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa Boa Onda

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sagres • 270m from center

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1.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Sea Sagres

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sagres • 300m from center

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1.5km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Chiringuito House - Suites

Entire House

Vila do Bispo • 310m from center

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1.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Estudio Ar de Mar

Entire Apartment

Vila do Bispo • 650m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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520m 7 min walk

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3.1km

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Praia dos Rebolinhos

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Praia do Telheiro

7.5 Very good

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Praia do Barranco

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Sagres • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Faro • 89.9km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 35.9km

Bus Station

Lagos Central Bus Station • 26.5km

Train Station

Lagos • 27km

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Prainha das Pocas

Pocas Beach

Sagres, Portugal

Restaurant D'Italia Pizzeria

Bar Bricco street food

Cafe A Fonte

Cafe Caffe Espresso Sagres

Cafe Alice Gelateria | art & heart

Cafe Colombus Cafe

Restaurant A Sagres

Restaurant Telheiro Do Infante

Cafe The Hangout

Tourist Attraction Prainha das Poças

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça

Tourist Attraction Praia do Tonel

Tourist Attraction Sagres Fortress

Tourist Attraction A Voz do Mar

Tourist Attraction Farol de Sagres

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Atalaia

Tourist Attraction Cape Cruiser Lda

Tourist Attraction Praia da Baleeira (Sagres)

Historical Landmark Farol do Cabo de São Vicente

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Weather

Sagres, Algarve,

Restaurant D'Italia Pizzeria

Bar Bricco street food

Cafe A Fonte

Cafe Caffe Espresso Sagres

Cafe Alice Gelateria | art & heart

Cafe Colombus Cafe

Restaurant A Sagres

Restaurant Telheiro Do Infante

Cafe The Hangout

Tourist Attraction Prainha das Poças

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça

Tourist Attraction Praia do Tonel

Tourist Attraction Sagres Fortress

Tourist Attraction A Voz do Mar

Tourist Attraction Farol de Sagres

Tourist Attraction Ponta da Atalaia

Tourist Attraction Cape Cruiser Lda

Tourist Attraction Praia da Baleeira (Sagres)

Historical Landmark Farol do Cabo de São Vicente

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Sagres • 1.3km

Faro • 89.9km

Transport

PRM • 35.9km

Lagos Central Bus Station • 26.5km

Lagos • 27km

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