The best beaches in the Algarve.
From wide golden bays to hidden coves under the cliffs and the wild surf of the west coast. We have mapped more than two hundred of them, with live sea conditions, so you can pick the right one today.
Beaches worth the trip
A handful to start with. 204 are in the full guide, filterable by town.
The Algarve's beach towns
Where to base yourself for the coastline you want.
Two coastlines, one region
The southern coast is the Algarve most people picture: sheltered bays, warm shallow water and golden sand framed by ochre cliffs, from Lagos and Albufeira round to Tavira in the east. The west coast is a different world, wild Atlantic surf, big skies and long empty strands that draw surfers and walkers all year.
Every beach in the guide is a real listing you can save, like and check before you go, with the features we have verified and the live sea conditions on the day. The hidden coves come straight from the community, pinned to the exact spot on the map. No tourist-trap rankings, just the coastline as the people who live here know it.