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Praia do Canavial
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About
Praia do Canavial is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 82th place out of 123 beaches in the Algarve region 66.6 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Lagos settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Praia do Canavial coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Not everyone can get to this beach. To reach it, you have to follow a dangerous mountain path, not recommended for children and elderly people. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Porto de Mos, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Beach overall scores
Praia do Canavial (Algarve) is located outside the Lagos settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast
User reviews
"Although the descent to the beach may be a bit of a challenge, it is certainly worth the effort. It is important to exercise caution while making your way down. Once you arrive, you'll be delighted to find that the beach has a secluded and intimate atmosphere. I absolutely adored it."
Rune Vesterby.
"A deserted beach, devoid of any pesky tourists (at least in September). The journey to reach this secluded spot is a bit of a challenge, involving some acrobatic feats over a wood way and navigating a dirt road. But once you arrive, prepare to be underwhelmed. This is the perfect place to sit in solitude, sipping on mediocre drinks and eating subpar food for a few hours. So ..."
S. Renner
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"Although the descent to the beach may be a bit of a challenge, it is certainly worth the effort. It is important to exercise caution while making your way down. Once you arrive, you'll be delighted to find that the beach has a secluded and intimate atmosphere. I absolutely adored it."
Rune Vesterby.
"A deserted beach, devoid of any pesky tourists (at least in September). The journey to reach this secluded spot is a bit of a challenge, involving some acrobatic feats over a wood way and navigating a dirt road. But once you arrive, prepare to be underwhelmed. This is the perfect place to sit in solitude, sipping on mediocre drinks and eating subpar food for a few hours. So ..."
S. Renner
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)
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Lagos 1.6 km
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Carrapateira 2 km
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Carvoeiro 4.2 km
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Alvor 1.8 km
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Portimao 2.4 km
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Salema 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Carvoeiro 0.1 km
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Carvoeiro 3.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Porches 4.2 km
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Porches 4 km
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Armacao de Pera 3.2 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cascade Wellness Res...• 4 min walk
- Boutique Hotel Viven...• 5 min walk
- O Camilo• 12 min walk
- Cafe - Pasteleria Ga...• 14 min walk
Attractions
- Kayaking and snorkel...• 12 min walk
- Miradouro da Ponta d...• 14 min walk
- Praia da Boneca• 14 min walk
- Ponta da Piedade• 14 min walk
Transport
- PRM• 11.2km
- Lagos Central Bus St...• 2.6km
- Lagos• 2.8km
Localities
- Lagos• 2km
- Faro• 66.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Canavial?
The Praia do Canavial is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 Canavial?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Canavial, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Praia do Canavial good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia do Canavial 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.
Is the Praia do Canavial good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Praia do Canavial secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Canavial?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia do Canavial.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cascade Wellness Resort is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Canavial?
There are 3034 places to stay in the Praia do Canavial area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Canavial include:
- Cascade Wellness Resort
- Clube Porto Mos - Sunplace Hotels & Beach Resort
- A08 - Magnólia Sea View Apartment by DreamAlgarve
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia do Canavial from parking?
The Praia do Canavial has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Canavial?
There are 4 attractions near Praia do Canavial that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kayaking and snorkeling located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Canavial?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Canavial 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 Canavial (Algarve) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia do Canavial (Algarve) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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