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  • Mats Pahnke
    Eindhoven, The Netherlands569 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful white beach, which has a massive cosstline. The part of the beach we went to was totally untouched, no hotels or bars nearby. Definitely worth the visit now that the beach is still untouched.
    Written 11 August 2024
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  • Jenny M
    Wendover, UK60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Having read the reviews before we went we were a bit dubious as previously we had stayed at the Rui Touareg on the south of the Island which was very good but so much bigger and more like a factory!

    This hotel is much smaller and Italian run so most of the people were Portuguese, Italian or German. English is definitely not the second language.

    We could not fault it at all. In fact although I would not rate it as 5 star, it was clean, very friendly and the food and scenery were fantastic.

    We paid extra for a sea view which was well worth it and amazing to sit and watch the sunset on the balcony with a G&T .

    People complained about the distance to the restaurant but we were almost the furthest block and it was about a 3 minute walk. The Rui hotels on the Island are far bigger and our walk last year was at least 10 minutes. It is not really suitable if you can’t do stairs or slopes .

    The restaurant had themed evenings, canapés were served outside with live music each night outside the restaurant.
    There was always plenty of choice and also an Al a carte restaurant which you paid extra for but we never felt the need to use.

    There was always a sun bed on the beach or beside the pool available despite it being half term week.

    For €12 each you can use the spa for 2 hours where they have a swim up pool which goes outside, a jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. We spent a couple of hours there and were the only ones!

    The little boutique shops around the complex were good to look around too and cheaper than the stalls on the beach.

    About half a mile to the right along the beach beside the chimney was an amazing bar and restaurant which we used a few times. You can rent a sun bed there for €2.50 for the day. They do fantastic cocktails & food and generally when it was very windy on the hotel beach we would walk along and it was tucked.
    out of the wind.

    We will definitely recommend
    Written 25 February 2024
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  • James7787
    Derby, UK137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent beach white sand clear waters. The beach is vast, with a cafe at the far end of you need a drink. Local companies do tours to visit in quads or jeeps if you prefer
    Written 15 November 2023
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  • Titanic69
    Grantham, UK149 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyed the history of the area and how the wreck had changed over 50 years. Needs to be tidied and people to leave less rubbish.
    Written 14 July 2022
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  • janlilly
    London, United Kingdom92 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A prefect beach to stroll along, unspoilt and pretty empty except for a few kite surfers! the sand is very soft.
    Written 10 January 2023
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  • David D
    Devon, UK27,343 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunday 14th November and we visited the Southwestern side of the Island on our Quad Zone Tour.

    Travelling along the coast we visited a number of spectacular beaches and this one was no exception. It is located between Praia de Santa Monica and Praia Varadinho.

    We zipped across the amazing dunes ending up on the beach where we parked up. We clambered up and down the massive white sand dunes ending up at the sea with it's crystal clean water and crashing waves.

    We did stop briefly, again, at a viewpoint, from here we had a panoramic view along the beach, dunes, the ocean and mountainous background.

    There are no facilities on the beach, including sunloungers and umbrellas so it remains totally unspoilt, simply beautiful.
    Written 6 January 2022
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  • David D
    Devon, UK27,343 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunday 14th November and we were on a quad bike tour of the south west region of the Island.

    We had been to visit the amazing Santa Monica Beach, our first stop, we then sped across the dunes to our next port of call which was here.

    Having been here before we did not think that we could be impressed by here again, however, when we arrived we were amazed, once more, by what we saw.

    Astounding rock formations and caves, which had been sculpted by nature and the elements over the centuries, were along the beach.

    We clambered over the rocks and walked into the caves in total amazement at these wonderful structures.

    This is another beautiful beach with white sand and turquoise sparkling sea, however the rocks and caves are the main attraction here.

    As the current and waves were not as powerful here as at Santa Monica Beach, it was possible for us to have a swim here.
    Written 19 November 2021
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  • MJH1
    Bedfordshire, UK6,829 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We used this beach most days as we’re guests at the Riu Palace Boavista
    Nice beach
    Clean and well kept
    Never busy as isolated apart from the 2 hotels
    No facilities on the beach persay
    Contrary to the previous and only other review, I can’t see hotel security allowing you to use toilets or get a drink etc unless you’re a guest - they were pretty strict in checking wrist bands etc
    Word to the wise there’s quite a strong tow / under current so don’t get out of your depth!
    Written 17 July 2023
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  • David D
    Devon, UK27,343 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wednesday 17th November and we walked from our Hotel, Riu Karamboa, along the beach to Sal Rei. The walk took about an hour, it was hard going at times but definitely worth it

    This stretch of glorious white sand with crystal clear waters is also known as Bahia Beach. It is located, along the coast between Praia do Estoril to the North and Praia das Dunas to the South.

    When climatic conditions are aligned the beaches of Praia das Dunas and Carlota are separated by a river flowing between the two. When we walked here there was no river but the lagoon/river was visible at the back of the beach.

    We also walked past a nautical beacon/lighthouse which is situated along the dunes of the beach.

    There are a number of beach bars dotted along the Beach, some were up and running, hopefully the others will reopen later in the season. As well as providing food and drinks, they also provide sunloungers and umbrellas.

    As there are no facilities along the beach, the bars and restaurants are ideal places to spend a few hours, or the day, relaxing and enjoying this beautiful beach.

    Due to the constant wind and the size of waves, this is an ideal spot for wind and kite surfing. It is popular with surfers and home to Kite Surfing School.

    Whilst walking along here we saw a few other walkers, some surfers and diners in the bars and using the sunbeds. It could be deemed to be practically deserted, so peaceful and calming. 
    Written 5 January 2022
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  • David D
    Devon, UK27,343 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunday 14th November the final stop on our Quad Zone Tour was at this rather special promontory in the Nature Reserve.

    We parked up along the headland and took the opportunity to enjoy the diverse landscape including the beach, dunes, coastal cliffs and vegetation. The beach with it's golden sand and crystal clear waters stretch for a kilometre along the coast.

    The nature reserve covers most of the southwestern side of the Island, and is name after the small mountain, Morro de Areia. It stands at 167 metres above sea level and provides the perfect backdrop for this unspoilt area.

    From our viewing point on the headland we could also see along the coast to another long golden sandy beach, Playa Chaves.

    This was a great place for our last stop on the tour before the drive back to Rabil.
    Written 20 December 2021
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