|
Beaches
Please remember there are
often no beach bars or toilets at these beaches, remember order
for your chilled picnic and drinks box and sunshade, and leave behind
only your foot prints.
At
presnt there are manny improvments beeing undertaken to the beach
access, these directions may have changed.
Isla
de Tavira
Attractive, sandy island reached by frequent
ferryboats from the mainland.
It’s about an hours drive from Ferragudo to Tavira, leaving
the A22 motorway at junction 16 and continuing 4 km along the N270
signposted Tavira. Follow signs for Centro, passing this delightfully
pretty old town. Upon reaching the river, turn right southwards,
signposted Praia. Continue along riverside past the salt flats and
at the end park wherever possible. Continue by foot to ferry pontoon
at the end of the road. The ferries leave frequently but have no
set timetable. Tickets cost €1 each return and are bought on
the boat. Check time of last boat or you may have to pay for a boat
taxi!
Vale
de Figueiras
Long
sandy West Coast beach. Often ideal for surfing.
On
reaching the roundabout at the end of the motorway, take the second
exit sign posted Aljezur, Sines and Lisboa. After 4.5 km, turn left
at the mini roundabout on the left signposted Sagres and Alfambras.
Continue on this road for 5.2 km then turn right at the t-junction,
direction Aljezur. After 1 km turn left, signposted Figueiras. Continue
along tarmac road for a further 2.3 km. Look for house with bread
oven and small sign for Praia. At this point take the right hand
fork along the dirt track. Half a kilometer later, bear left and
enjoy the wonderful view of the sea over rolling hills. Continue
along this track down to the beach, a total of 2.5 km on dirt track
road.
Praias
de Amado & Carrapeteira
Two
sandy, West Coast beaches surrounded by cliffs. Often ideal for
surfing.
Take
the A22 motorway westwards, taking the exit for Vila de Bispo and
Lagos. Follow the signs for Vila de Bispo. After approximately 53
km, turn right signed Aljezur and V. Bispo. After 50 meters bear
right, signed Aljezur. After 13.6 km, just before the village of
Carrapeteira, turn left signposted Praia de Amado. Continue along
this road for a further 2 km. Car parking is available overlooking
the beach.
If
you continue further along this beach/cliff road you will come to
Praia de Carrapeteira.
Meia
Praia
A long sandy beach with dunes behind providing
shelter from any winds.
Take the EN125 direction for Lagos. At the third set of traffic
lights (16k) in Vila de Odiaxere, turn left following the signs
for Meia Praia and Palmeiras golf. Enter the gateway of Palmeiras
golf and continue along the tarmac road with a beautiful view of
Alvor estuary. Past the club house at the bottom of the hill bear
left over the railway line (beware of trains!). Continue alongside
the railway for 300meters and turn right onto dirt road, parking
at the end of the golf course fence. Walk 50 meters on sandy path
to beach, most naturists choose to go right.
Cabanas
Velhas
A Large, sandy bay with plenty
of rocks and undulating cliffs to provide shelter, well frequented
by naturists from the nearby campsite, which has a small area dedicated
to naturist campers.
From Lagos take the EN125 towards Sagres. From the roundabout junction
of the A22 and EN125 (you may join the rout at this junction if
you have come from the motorway A22 from Portimão) take the
exit labeled to Sagres and Vila do Bispo along the EN125. After
8.8k at the signpost to Burgau turn right to cross the EN125 on
the Burgau road. After 2.4k turn right at the sign for Boca do Rio.
After 2.2k you find a narrow road to the left signposted Cabanas
Velhas. You can park close to the beach and most naturists choose
to go right from the car park.
Furnas
A very well sheltered beach from all but southerly
winds.
From Lagos continue westwards along the EN125 until the roundabout
junction of the A22 and EN125 (you may join the rout at this junction
if you have come from the motorway A22 from Portimão) take
the exit labeled to Sagres. At the junction with Parque da Floresta
and Figueira (14.3k) continue for a further 1.4k and turn sharp
left signposted Figueira and Forte da Figueira. After 50 meters
turn right onto dirt road. Continue straight for 1.1k bearing left
towards the sea. Bear right downhill and after a further 1k cross
a small concrete bridge, turn immediately left continuing along
the gully, crossing a small ford, towards the sea. Park at end of
track.
Praia
da Afurada
Probably the most beautiful beach in the world.
Suitable for mountain goats and those with a head for heights.
This
beach can be reached on foot from the Quinta and is about half an
hour's hard walking. For those less energetic and with a suitable
vehicle, there is a nearby cliff top where you can leave your car.
|
What else would you like to know about?
 For
a free DVD click here
Accommodation
Eating at the
Quinta da Horta
Massage, Health
& Holistic Treatments
Out and About
Beach Guide
Arts Workshops
Horse Riding
Creating your
own House Party
New Forest Lodge
Day
visitor facilities
|
