
Campsites Algarve
Best campsites in Algarve and Portugal: inland, near the ocean, with water view, cheap and expensive sites.
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South Coast of Portugal is rich in beautiful beaches: with cliffs and rocks, or long sandy beaches, located in isolated nature or near the city with coffees, bars and water fun rentals. We will show you the best beaches in the South of Portugal and tell you the highlights of each.
It is a pretty sandy beach, that forms the end of the lagoon of Ria Formosa. In the village you will find few restaurants with local sea products. It is only possible to have access to the beach during middle or low tide.
Location: MapΒ here
It is a 5km sandy beach located on an island with access by car, on one side is the ocean and on the other side is the lagoon of Ria Formosa. On the island, there is a campsite with a view to the lagoon, plenty of restaurants and several public WCs. It is a good surfing spot from autumn to Spring, but not during summertime.
Location: MapΒ here
This is an area of 5 middle or small rocky beaches with cliffs and caves. It is a perfect area for hiking and to make Stand-up-paddle tours to see the caves of Albufeira. Know more about SUPΒ here. Almost all of those beaches have coffees working all year round and Kayak & SUP rental during summertime (in Praia de SΓ£o Rafael).
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It is a beautiful beach with cliffs, famous for its stunning arch in the water. Good area for hiking and for making SUP and snorkel. Nearby there are other small unknown beaches, such as Praia doΒ Barranquinho.
Location: MapΒ here
Benagil cave is the most well-known cave of Portugal, and perhaps Europe. You can only reach the interior of the cave by swim or by paddle board or kayak. Check-out for the tide, with low tide is less to swim/paddle.
Location: MapΒ here
This is medium-sized beach surrounded by nature, nothing is around. In both sides there are high cliffs and beautiful trails for hiking. A long time ago it was a small Roman village where rice was cultivated.
Location: MapΒ here
This is large beach is very famous for surfing with good waves all year around. On the beach you can find a snack bar, WC, and several surf school/rentals. The highlight: Everyone is learning to surf and having fun, making a good ambient among surf beginners.
Location: MapΒ here
It is a beautiful beach with big sand dunes and a shallow lagoon on the left side. It is well known for surfing and the lagoon is perfect for a bath when the ocean is too cold or wild.
Location: MapΒ here
It is large beach, typical from the west-coast, with access by huge wooden staircase, usually with few visitors.
Location: MapΒ here
Adegas beach is one of the few official nude beaches in Portugal. It is located in in a small cave right next to the bigger beach of Odeceixe. It is a quiet and small beach surrounded by high cliffs, thus protected from the wind. Best to visit during the low-tide.
Location: MapΒ here
The access to the beach goes via a relaxed but not easy hiking path. The beach is very quiet, surrounded by wild nature, and it has a small waterfall on the beach.Β This beach was named after the best well-known Portuguese Fado singer β AmΓ‘lia Rodrigues β who was passing holidays in a house right in front of the beach.
Location: MapΒ here
Best campsites in Algarve and Portugal: inland, near the ocean, with water view, cheap and expensive sites.
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Free pick-up and drop-off in Faro: Airport, City & Beach.
Check-in between 15h-24h and check-out between 04h-11h.
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Pay 30% to secure the booking and the remaining 70% during the check-in.