The beaches in the county of Loulé starting with Vilamoura up to Quinta do Lago. 


Praia de Vilamoura

Vilamoura is well signposted from the N125 on. The beach can be reached from there, and from the marina, on foot; there are diverse parking facilities. Sundry restaurants, cafés, a beach bar and sanitary facilities are available. 

Lifeguards supervise people swimming and bathing. 

The beach has an access for people with disabilities and corresponding parking spaces in the direct vicinity.


Praia de Quarteira

Quarteira is well signposted already from the N125. On the beach promenade, in the town and at the outskirts are many parking places at disposal.  

There is a big range of restaurants, bistros, snackbars, cafés, shops as well as sanitary facilities.

The shore descends flatly, the current is moderate and lifeguards supervise people bathing and swimming. A great beach also for children. 

The beach has an access for people with disabilities and corresponding parking spaces at the promenade. 


Praia do Forte Novo

At the eastern town exit of Quarteira goes a drivable road right up to diverse parking places. 

The promenade is only a few meters away and thus, an encompassing infrastructure is at your disposal. 

In the season are lifeguards on site. 


Praia do Almargem
(Cavalo Preto)

On the main street between Quarteira and Almancil this beach is signposted. On the last 3 km the lane becomes very bad and you find an unorganised parking area. 

In opposite to the western situated beaches, here it is very calm and peaceful.

At the western end is a restaurant and there are sanitary facilities. Lifeguards are on the spot during the season.


Praia do Loulé Velho

This beach is signposted on the main street between Quarteira and Almancil. On the last roughly 1.5 km the lane becomes bad and you find a very big and unorganised parking area. There are sanitary facilities and a restaurant.

Depending on the season lifeguards supervise the swimming and bathing activities. 


Praia do Trafal

Situated about 150 meters east of the Praia de Loulé this calm beach does not dispose of any own parking area nor infrastructure. 


Praia de Vale do Lobo

The Vale do Lobo Resort is well signposted from Almancil towards Quarteira. In the resort are organised parking areas at disposal and the beach is well signposted. 

You find diverse restaurants, cafés, bistros, snackbars as well as sanitary facilities in direct vicinity of the beach. 

Lifeguards are on the spot. 


Praia do Garrão
(Poente und Nascente)

Coming from Almancil please follow the signposts to Vale do Lobo. Shortly before the resort the beach is signposted and big parking areas are at disposal on the east and west side.  

You can find various restaurants, snackbars, cafés, shops and sanitary facilities. 

Several types of aquatic sports and boat rentals round out the varied range. 

Lifeguards supervise people swimming and bathing.  


Praia do Ancão

Coming from Almancil please follow the signposts Vale do Lobo. Shortly before the resort the beach is signposted and one leads you to a big and organised parking area. In order to protect the dunes, please use the wooden gangplanks.

There are diverse restaurants and sanitary facilities.  

Lifeguards are on the spot.


Praia da Quinta do Lago

Coming from Almancil please follow the signposts to Quinta do Lago. In the resort the beach is signposted (following the main street) until you reach a parking area (for a fee). From the parking area you go roughly 500 m on a wooden gangplank to the beach.

On the beach is a restaurant as well as sanitary facilities.  

Lifeguards are on site.