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Praia do Alemao
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Praia do Alemao is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 40th place out of 123 beaches in the Algarve region 57.1 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Alvor settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Prainha, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+22
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+14
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+16
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Praia do Alemao is located in Algarve within Alvor, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning and can be easily accessed from the small parking lot. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand that is perfect for lounging and soaking up the sun."
Davina
"To get to this beach, you can either take a wild pathway or walk from Praia do Vau. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted by golden, fine sand."
Psymineral
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning and can be easily accessed from the small parking lot. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand that is perfect for lounging and soaking up the sun."
Davina
"To get to this beach, you can either take a wild pathway or walk from Praia do Vau. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted by golden, fine sand."
Psymineral
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Porches 4.2 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Jacaranda• 7 min walk
- Miss Pasta• 15 min walk
- Cactos Café• 16 min walk
- Cantinho do Pão Case...• 16 min walk
Attractions
- Praia de Boião• 3 min walk
- Parking for Praia do...• 23 min walk
- Miradouro• 24 min walk
- Etnogarbe - Turismo...• 3km
Transport
- PRM• 3.8km
- António José De Alme...• 2.3km
- Portimao• 3.6km
Localities
- Alvor• 2.8km
- Faro• 57.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Alemao?
The Praia do Alemao 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 Alemao?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia do Alemao has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Praia do Alemao good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Praia do Alemao 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. So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Alemao for swimming is positive.
Is the Praia do Alemao good for families?
Yes, the Praia do Alemao is good place for families with children. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Praia do Alemao secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Praia do Alemao?
Praia do Alemao can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Alemao?
The bar is located right on the Praia do Alemao.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Jacaranda is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Alemao?
There are 4819 places to stay in the Praia do Alemao area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia do Alemao from parking?
The Praia do Alemao 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 Alemao?
There are 4 attractions near Praia do Alemao that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia de Boião located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Alemao?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Alemao 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 Alemao (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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