Albufeira

Praia do Castelo

Senior friendly
8.4
 / 10 Very good
#26 out of 123
in Algarve

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+20 oC +9 oC
Air temperature
6.4 M/S
Wind
+15 oC
Water temperature
2.2 M
Wave height

Vale Rabelho, Algarve,

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Key features

Beach overall scores

Water
Exceptional
9.5/10
Cover
Pleasant
6.2/10
Cleanliness
Good
6.5/10
Amenities
Pleasant
6/10
Booking.com
"This beach is a true gem, with its breathtaking views of the cliffs and small openings for the water to seep through during high tide. The beauty of this place is simply awe-inspiring. Additionally, there is a restaurant right on the beach for convenient dining. The rock formations are one-of-a-kind, featuring crevices to discover and shaded areas to relax in."
Sarina Valtieri
"The beach is really nice with beautiful white sand and rocky areas. However, finding a parking spot can be quite challenging. The water quality is excellent and there are also a few shops nearby."
Ethan Evanson
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Booking.com
"This beach is a true gem, with its breathtaking views of the cliffs and small openings for the water to seep through during high tide. The beauty of this place is simply awe-inspiring. Additionally, there is a restaurant right on the beach for convenient dining. The rock formations are one-of-a-kind, featuring crevices to discover and shaded areas to relax in."
Sarina Valtieri
"The beach is really nice with beautiful white sand and rocky areas. However, finding a parking spot can be quite challenging. The water quality is excellent and there are also a few shops nearby."
Ethan Evanson
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Beach surroundings

Restaurants

  • Evaristo 5 min walk
  • Scoobys Pool Bar 11 min walk
  • The Brasserie 13 min walk
  • Sports Bar Algale 13 min walk

Attractions

  • Small Point Beach 16 min walk
  • Praia do Arrifão 2.9km
  • AlgarExperience, Enj... 3.1km
  • Seacret Tours | Boat... 3.2km

Transport

  • PRM 26.7km
  • Albufeira (Av Liberd... 4.4km
  • Albufeira - Ferreira... 8.5km

Localities

  • Vale Rabelho 2.2km
  • Faro 33km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Castelo?

The Praia do Castelo is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia do Castelo?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia do Castelo has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia do Castelo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Praia do Castelo is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Castelo for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia do Castelo good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Castelo secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

  • Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
  • Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Praia do Castelo?

Praia do Castelo can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

  • Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Castelo?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Castelo.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Evaristo is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Castelo?

There are 4800 places to stay in the Praia do Castelo area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Castelo include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia do Castelo from parking?

The Praia do Castelo 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Castelo?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Castelo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Small Point Beach located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Castelo?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Castelo 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. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia do Castelo (Algarve) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

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