Praia da Coelha

• In the town ofAlbufeiraThe region's tourist capital offers two distinct faces: the high-energy nightlife of "The Strip" and the charming, cobbled streets of the Old Town. Home to vast, golden sandy beaches.

Praia da Coelha is a small cove west of Albufeira reached on foot down a track through scrub, one of the quieter corners of this coast. No road reaches the sand, and the short walk from the end of the road above filters out the crowds that fill the bigger beaches nearby. Cliffs and rock outcrops wrap around a compact patch of sand, with shallow, usually clear water and rocks to snorkel along at either side. High tide leaves limited room, so it is best approached with tide times in mind. It suits families with children old enough for the walk, snorkellers and anyone who values quiet over convenience.

What’s on in Albufeira

1SEPT

Photography Exhibition “Times pass … memories remain" by Vítor de Sousa

6NOV

Albufeira Beach Bootcamp: Friday mornings

7NOV

Free

Albufeira Town Market

21NOV

Teresa Guilherme: A Primeira Vez, comedy tour