Photo of Praia do Castelo with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia do Castelo with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia do Castelo with small bay

Photo of Praia do Castelo with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Praia do Castelo and the settlement

Photo of Praia do Castelo and its beautiful scenery

Photo of Praia do Castelo surrounded by mountains

8.4

Very good

Praia do Castelo

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Castelo?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Castelo.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Castelo Beach Club is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Castelo?

There are 4806 places to stay in the Praia do Castelo area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Castelo include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3332094&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hapimag Resort Albufeira</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4636721&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rustica CIP</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6531880&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">VILA CRISTINA MAR (8 guests and oceanview)</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4694715&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Yara Beach Apartments with Terrace</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1140627&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rustica CIP</a></li></ul>

Albufeira, Portugal

#28 out of 152 in Algarve

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Vale Rabelho • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Castelo Beach Club

8.4 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Restaurante Evaristo

8.8 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Coelha

8.4 - Very good 460m

Restaurant Olive Bistrô & Gastro Bar

9.4 - Excellent 590m

Bar Scoobys Pool Bar

9.4 - Excellent 830m

Bar The Brasserie

8.6 - Excellent 920m

Bar Sports Bar Algale

8.6 - Excellent 930m

Restaurant Restaurante O Marinheiro

9.2 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant Lourenço

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Park Plage

1.3km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

1.4km

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

2.4km

Hiking Area Salgados

3.1km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

3.3km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

3.5km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

3.6km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

4km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

4.1km

Playground Praia de São Rafael

1.6km

Playground Terrain basket

3.2km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

4km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

6.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

7km

Playground Parque Infantil

8km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

8.3km

Playground Casa da praia praia

9.7km

Supermarket Supermarkt

360m

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

1.5km

Sporting Goods Store Zimzala Surf Culture - Cafe - Shop - School

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.6km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

1.7km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

1.9km

Supermarket ALDI Guia

2.6km

Supermarket SPAR

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 980m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.1km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

9.1km

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About

Praia do Castelo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 28th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 32.9 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Vale Rabelho settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Praia do Castelo coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

18 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia dos Pescadores, which has a rating of 8.8.

Praia do Castelo is located in Algarve within Vale Rabelho, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

7.5 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Vale Rabelho • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Castelo Beach Club

8.4 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Restaurante Evaristo

8.8 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Coelha

8.4 - Very good 460m

Restaurant Olive Bistrô & Gastro Bar

9.4 - Excellent 590m

Bar Scoobys Pool Bar

9.4 - Excellent 830m

Bar The Brasserie

8.6 - Excellent 920m

Bar Sports Bar Algale

8.6 - Excellent 930m

Restaurant Restaurante O Marinheiro

9.2 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant Lourenço

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Park Plage

1.3km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

1.4km

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

2.4km

Hiking Area Salgados

3.1km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

3.3km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

3.5km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

3.6km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

4km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

4.1km

Playground Praia de São Rafael

1.6km

Playground Terrain basket

3.2km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

4km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

6.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

7km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

7km

Playground Parque Infantil

8km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

8.3km

Playground Casa da praia praia

9.7km

Supermarket Supermarkt

360m

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

1.5km

Sporting Goods Store Zimzala Surf Culture - Cafe - Shop - School

9.4 - Excellent 1.6km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.6km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

1.7km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

1.9km

Supermarket ALDI Guia

2.6km

Supermarket SPAR

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 980m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

6.1km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

9.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

380m from the beach

8 Very good

Hapimag Resort Albufeira

Serviced Apartment

Pateo • 2km from center

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540m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Yara Beach Apartments with Terrace

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 1.9km from center

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590m from the beach

7.7 Very good

Villa Estrela Cadente Praia do Castelo

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.7km from center

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630m from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Ocean Pine

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.6km from center

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690m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Varandas do Castelo By Garvetur

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.7km from center

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700m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Villa "Oasis"- C

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.9km from center

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720m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Villa Costa

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.7km from center

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Joia da Gale House - Pool and Garden & BBQ & Gale Beach

780m from the beach

8.2 Very good

Joia da Gale House - Pool and Garden & BBQ & Gale Beach

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.5km from center

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810m from the beach

9 Excellent

Rustica CIP

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.4km from center

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810m from the beach

Rustica CIP

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.4km from center

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820m from the beach

7.3 Good

Villa Medeira by Villa Plus

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 2km from center

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VILA CRISTINA MAR (8 guests and oceanview)

820m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

VILA CRISTINA MAR (8 guests and oceanview)

Entire Villa

Pateo • 2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Praia do Castelo. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Praia do Castelo implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

210m 3 min walk

Connected beach

Praia da Fraternidade Praia da Fraternidade

6.9 Good

450m 6 min walk

Praia do Evaristo Praia do Evaristo

8.3 Very good

470m 6 min walk

Connected beach

Praia da Coelha Praia da Coelha

7.9 Very good

710m 9 min walk

Praia da Balbina Praia da Balbina

7.5 Very good

860m 11 min walk

Praia das Salamitras Praia das Salamitras

7.8 Very good

1km 13 min walk

Praia da Ponta Grande Praia da Ponta Grande

7.3 Good

1km 14 min walk

Manuel Lourenco Manuel Lourenco

8 Very good

1.1km 14 min walk

Ninho de Andorinha Ninho de Andorinha

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Vale Rabelho • 2.2km

Main locality of province

Faro • 32.9km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 26.7km

Bus Station

Albufeira (Av Liberdade) • 4.4km

Train Station

Albufeira - Ferreiras • 8.5km

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Jaxen

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly stunning. The tranquility it exudes is unmatched. Adjacent to the beach lies a parking lot, providing ample space to park your vehicle. Moreover, there are several benches to sit and take in the breathtaking view of the sea. Upon entering the beach, you will come across a charming little restaurant that faces the sea. It's a sight to behold, and it's located in the beautiful country of Portugal! ❤️🇵🇹

March 2023

Ethan Evanson

10 Exceptional

The beach is really nice with beautiful white sand and rocky areas. However, finding a parking spot can be quite challenging. The water quality is excellent and there are also a few shops nearby.

March 2023

Antonios K.

10 Exceptional

With its serene ambiance and picturesque views, this beach is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're collecting shells, lounging under the sun, creating sandcastles, taking a dip in the water, or sipping on a refreshing cocktail, there's something for everyone here. It's an ideal spot for unwinding and disconnecting from the world around you.

March 2023

Sarina Valtieri

10 Exceptional

This beach is a true gem, with its breathtaking views of the cliffs and small openings for the water to seep through during high tide. The beauty of this place is simply awe-inspiring. Additionally, there is a restaurant right on the beach for convenient dining. The rock formations are one-of-a-kind, featuring crevices to discover and shaded areas to relax in.

March 2023

Ethan Thibodeau

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely amazing! There are numerous erosion patterns to discover, and one could easily spend hours exploring before even reaching the shoreline.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Castelo?

The Praia do Castelo is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia do Castelo?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia do Castelo has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia do Castelo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Praia do Castelo is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Castelo for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia do Castelo good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Castelo secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Praia do Castelo?

Praia do Castelo can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Castelo?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Castelo.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Castelo Beach Club is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Castelo?

There are 4806 places to stay in the Praia do Castelo area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Castelo include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia do Castelo from parking?

The Praia do Castelo has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Castelo?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Castelo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Small Point Beach located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Castelo?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Castelo is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia do Castelo (Algarve) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.