Vilamoura Beaches

VILA SOL BEACH

A short drive away at Quinta do Lago (or, if you prefer, you can take a courtesy bus) is the Vila Sol Beach Club: timber built, surrounded by terraces, and with two excellent restaurants.

The Vila Sol Beach Club restaurant specialises in seafood, with a great selection of local and International wines.
The Tropical Restaurant offers a young-feeling, relaxed environment in which you’ll enjoy pastas, meats and other local specialities. And just beyond is the beach, bedecked with sun loungers, leading down to the crystal blue ocean - the beach is the winner of several local and European awards, including the European Blue Rig for cleanliness and friendly customer service.

Watersports, including parasailing, jet skiing, sailboating and windsurfing are on hand for all Vila Sol Beach Club members - along with some memorable ‘special occasions’ and parties for all home owners: again, you’ll enjoy a real ‘family’ welcome.

Falesia – Vilamoura

Lond and sandy, backed by cliffs which run from Vilamoura Marina to Othos d’Agun. Good water sport facilities and a lifeguard at the Vilamoura end.

Monte Gode

A long and sandy beach backed by dunes. Bars and restaurants nearby, with a life guard and leisure equipment for hire.

Accessible – Praia Verde, Guincho, Alagas and Concela Velha.

 

 

Faro Island

Located on an offshore dune, reached by a narrow causeway running from the mainland behind the airport. Bars and restaurants nearby. Flags and lifeguard in season. Good surf and wind surfing school with equipment for hire.

Quarteira

Just off the EN125 west of Almancil, backed by a promenade with shops, restaurants and bars with a pier and harbour in the far west side. Breakwaters and good swimming for children. Flags and life guard in season. Leisure equipment for hire.

Praia da Oura

Clean beach with cliffs to the sea. 3km east of Albufeira. Beach, bars, flag and lifeguard in season. Windsurfer for hire.

Albufeira

Good beach with cliffs to the rear and accessible through the tunnel. Bars and restaurants nearby. Flags and lifeguard in season. Pedaloes for hire. Good beach for children although parking can be a problem.

Praia da Rocha, Alvor

Heading west off the EN125 after Portimao, following the signs for Praia da Roche/Avor, long and sandy with walkways to protect feet. Beach bars. Flags and lifeguard in season. Interesting rock formation especially to the west. Good surfing near the pier. Pedaloes for hire.

Lagos

Heading west past Alvor following the signs for Lagos, the beach is long and sandy with a rugged coastline. Good for water sports.