Praia da Falésia
Praia da Falésia
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65nickyk
Bedford, UK19 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This is a fabulous beach with soft sand and interesting rock pools at low tide. Plenty of deck chairs and umbrellas for 20€ a day (2 bed and Brolly). There is also a Massage hut near the entrance to the beach (50€ full body) and it’s one of the best I’ve ever had.
The O Golfinho restaurant serves snacks and meals, and I’d definitely recommend the strawberry or mango daiquiri… well worth a visit.
The O Golfinho restaurant serves snacks and meals, and I’d definitely recommend the strawberry or mango daiquiri… well worth a visit.
Written 29 May 2024
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Daviz6 - Saboreador de comidas
Villanueva de la Canada, Spain4,337 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This beach has many good things. I'll tell you.
1 - It is huge, so even if there are many people it is easy to find quiet areas.
2 - It has some chiringuito along its extension.
3 - Paid umbrella area on each of the staircases.
4 - It is very flat and long so if you like walking is your beach. You can run perfectly even with sneakers. It is beautiful, different and the water is very crystal clear.
5 - It doesn't have much swell so padel surfing is made comfortable.
Council: If you drive and load..... As was my case, go with the vehicle to the end of the tarmac road. There's a roundabout, you stand there and let them get off with all the barbells. Then you have parking nearby. Use Google Maps and see how close it is. I leave you some pictures to help you. It is almost everything down from the car park to one of the main downhills. We went when there were already a lot of people and still there was a lot of room to park in the place I indicated. In Google Maps it looks like you can park on the road descent but it does not, there are pivots on both sides to avoid this.
1 - It is huge, so even if there are many people it is easy to find quiet areas.
2 - It has some chiringuito along its extension.
3 - Paid umbrella area on each of the staircases.
4 - It is very flat and long so if you like walking is your beach. You can run perfectly even with sneakers. It is beautiful, different and the water is very crystal clear.
5 - It doesn't have much swell so padel surfing is made comfortable.
Council: If you drive and load..... As was my case, go with the vehicle to the end of the tarmac road. There's a roundabout, you stand there and let them get off with all the barbells. Then you have parking nearby. Use Google Maps and see how close it is. I leave you some pictures to help you. It is almost everything down from the car park to one of the main downhills. We went when there were already a lot of people and still there was a lot of room to park in the place I indicated. In Google Maps it looks like you can park on the road descent but it does not, there are pivots on both sides to avoid this.
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Written 27 August 2024
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7LAN
Manchester, UK110 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Best beach of our holiday so far. Wanted to try somewhere new but not a long drive away from Albufeira. There are a number of sunbeds and parasols for hire but not huge numbers. With most families bringing their own we did it have an issue.
The sea is beautiful with the red cliff backdrop and you can walk out quite a way before having to swim. There are a lot of steps down to the beach so I’d recommend you buy drinks etc at the snack bar at the top when you arrive. They do takeaway and eat in pizza, baguettes, salads for lunch but prepare to queue! Definitely worth a visit 😊
The sea is beautiful with the red cliff backdrop and you can walk out quite a way before having to swim. There are a lot of steps down to the beach so I’d recommend you buy drinks etc at the snack bar at the top when you arrive. They do takeaway and eat in pizza, baguettes, salads for lunch but prepare to queue! Definitely worth a visit 😊
Written 13 August 2024
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Exiled_rider
Calgary, Canada34 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Beautiful and relaxing. Good access with wooden stairs and benches along the way but you need to have reasonable mobility and strength. There are reasonable priced loungers with umbrellas for rent at the bottom of the stairs if you don't want to carry yours down.
Written 4 May 2024
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claudio l
Melzo, Italy948 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This beach stretches for km between the village of Vilamoura and the town of Albufeira, is deep, equipped, with several dining options. The main feature is to have behind a long chain of reddish rocks, eroded by the wind, which are called cliffs, which create a show of colors with the sunset light. Beach not very crowded, also suitable for families.
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Written 10 July 2024
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Peter B
Enfield, UK4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The beach is incredible and such friendly people. It wasn't till the second day we noticed the umbrellas to the right for the restaurant and we much preferred there as it was a bit more peaceful.
Couldn't ask for more from a beach - wonderful place
Couldn't ask for more from a beach - wonderful place
Written 8 July 2024
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ChristopheG
Montenach, France66 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Starting from Ohlos de Agua the beach is several kilometers long. A little crowded near the access points but very easy to be very quiet by moving away a little. Allows you to make a 15km round trip while walking on the sand. Very beautiful colors thanks to the cliff which dominates the beach. Several accesses by stairs with parking.
Written 11 June 2024
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Kristin D
Winnipeg, Canada15 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Omg what a beautiful beach! My husband and I truly enjoyed our visit today. Parking was a nightmare but we lucked out and got a great spot. A little tough walking back up if someone has disability or walking issues. The little bar is nice but because of the crowds you will wait at least 30 minutes for a hot order . To be expected due to high volume of tourists .
Written 7 August 2024
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WyldeGreenJMA
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK151 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Fantastic long sandy beach, backed by dramatic orange cliffs, which goes on for miles. Has all the facilities you could expect, the sea can be strong depending on the conditions. The entrance points can be very busy but it’s only ever a short walk to the quieter points. A small number of rock pools at the west end at low tide
Written 27 October 2024
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THFC69
Berkshire, UK716 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Stunning beach backed by red cliffs, goes on for miles. Sun beds etc available for rent, with a restaurant onsite when refreshment needed. When the tide is out it’s possible to walk to the village of Olho D’Agua. Alternatively a cliff top walk with undulating paths and walkways. Really beautiful
Written 16 October 2024
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Is this a good honeymoon destination for young adults, are there any fun activities in the area?
Written 3 December 2024
Non è molto comodo, perché dall'aeroporto devi andare a Faro città, dove prendi autobus di linea diretto verso Albufeira, che potrebbe fare tappa a Vilamoura direttamente oppure arrivato ad Albufeira un secondo autobus ti porta indietro a Vilamoura. Se poi hai voglia di farti una lunga passeggiata ci vai a piedi sennò in taxi.
Conclusione: conviene prendere auto a noleggio, altrimenti passi la giornata in viaggio
Written 4 September 2022
The beach does not accept animals
Please note that at the moment all beaches are not accessible "closed" due to the COVID-19
It is prohibited to go to the beach.
Written 2 May 2020
Does the beach get busy in September ?? And what are the average temps
Written 31 January 2020
Average temperature late September 24 going down in late October to 21 can get a chill in the evening
Written 1 February 2020
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