From Praia dos Arrifes to Praia da Gale — route through the beaches of Albufeira

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Portugal

Algarve

Albufeira e Olhos de Água e Olhos de Água e Olhos de Água

From Praia dos Arrifes to Praia da Gale — route through the beaches of Albufeira

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From Praia dos Arrifes to Praia da Gale — route through the beaches of Albufeira

02:39

10.2km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22 m

Arrifes Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beach is mainly known for the three large, striking rocks (also called Praia dos Três Penecos) that rise out of the Atlantic Ocean.

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1.12 km

Praia do Ninho da Andorinha is formed behind a large rock opening to the sea, forming a kind of natural pool with calm waters. It is not an official beach, so there are no lifeguards. Sometimes access is blocked.

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2.08 km

Coelha Beach

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Beautiful bay with two beaches. Parking is 300m above. There is a beach bar and some loungers with umbrellas. Water access is not rocky! Rocks are deeper in the water, so they don't bother you. Water was clear & clean 🍻☀️🌊🐚👙🏖️🩳

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2.74 km

Praia do Castelo Viewpoint

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The name ('Kasteelstrand') comes from the eastern rock formations that, by their shape, resemble a castle wall or fortress, and from a nearby 16th-century watchtower that was built against pirates.

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4.10 km

Praia de Manuel Lourenço

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The sand area is smaller than on the beaches to the west, but the terrain is made more varied by the numerous tiny coves and ramparts created by the winding and highly jagged rock formations. The shapes are capricious due to the weathering and wear of the rock, especially in the west. To the east there is a rock platform where, at low tide, you can see various sea creatures in the strip formed by the tides. Snorkeling is also a special pleasure here.

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5.16 km

Galé Beach

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A beloved, golden sandy beach about 9 kilometers west of Albufeira. It is known for its impressive rock formations, tidal pools, and clear water, and is divided into an eastern part (with rocks and restaurants such as Pedras Amarelas) and a western part that merges into Praia dos Salgados.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

610 m

601 m

258 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

3.00 km

766 m

305 m

258 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

26°C

9°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 23, 2025,Portugal: Toller Abschluss... Strände von Albufeira

This is how you imagine the Algarve. The weather on our last day was pleasant with some blue skies and a little sunshine. The rock formations on the coast of Albufeira are unique. Each rock is an eye-catcher in its own right. It was wonderful 😍.

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