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Albufeira beaches
The long stretch of coast line in front of Albufeira is made up of three beaches called Peneco, Pescadores and Inatel forming an crescent of golden sand offering facilities to suit all.
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Falesia
A lovely length of cliff backed beach with outstanding different coloured reds with a green foliage top great for that romantic walk.
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Olhos D'Agua
Olhos de Agua or 'Freshwater Beach' is a great family beach with good sand and swimming. The fishing village nearby has pretty houses, bars and restaurants, boat and fishing trips, good car parking and lifeguards on site in season. To the west are a number of secluded coves to explore, each with its own caves and attractive cliffs. The village is signposted along the main Albufeira to Quarteira road (turn off at the Bull Pub). It is also signposted from Falesia.
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Santa Eulalis
A small pretty beach which is the setting for the Le Klub night club. its very popular in the summer thanks to its good bathing conditions.
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Castelo
One of the finest cove beaches in the Algarve, It is accessed by a short sandy track four miles west of Albufeira and is a great spot to spend hours exploring cliff walkways around Castelo. Proceed west to the top of the hill where you will come to the Dolphin roundabout. Follow the signs for Sao Rafael. Continue on the coastal road from Sao Rafael to Gale. You will approach a T-junction with the Por Do Sol restaurant on your left Take the first left and follow the road to the
car park. The beach has a beach bar serving drinks and snacks.
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Praia da Coelha
Coelha is a pretty cove beach with dark green waters, superb for snorkelling. The peace and quiet provided here is a perfect contrast to the hustle and bustle of Albufeira, which lies 3 miles to the east. Proceed west to the top of the hill where you will come to the Dolphin roundabout. Follow the signs for Sao Rafael. Continue on the coastal road from Sao Rafael to Gale. Pass Dom Dinis restaurant on your right. Shortly after this, turn left passing the restaurant OMarinheiro. Follow the road to the car park. There is a ten minute walk to this lovely cove beach with its beach bar serving drinks and snacks.
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Gale Beaches
Pretty little cliff back cove beaches two side by side one with facilities easy accessibleand sign posted on the Pera road albufeira
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Salgados
Good quaulity and calm waters, in the only humid area of the municipality of albufeira. it also has one of the most diverse bird wildlife of the algarve |
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Praia Grande
This long beach extends itself as far as the sight can see. on the eastern side there is an area for nudists |
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