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Manuel Lourenco

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Manuel Lourenco?

The bar is located right on the Manuel Lourenco.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lourenço is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Manuel Lourenco?

There are 4671 places to stay in the Manuel Lourenco area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Manuel Lourenco include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1002320&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Rato</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6989670&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Crispa lux - 300 meters from the beach by Bedzy</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3730539&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Mar with private pool</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6388079&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Magnific Villa Miramar with Pool</a></li></ul>

Manuel Lourenço

Galé, Portugal

#65 out of 152 in Algarve

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Vale Rabelho • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Lourenço

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Restaurante Evaristo

8.8 - Excellent 640m

Restaurant Massa Fina da Praia da Galé

8.8 - Excellent 690m

Cafe Apolonia Café

8.4 - Very good 710m

Restaurant Pedras Amarelas

8.6 - Excellent 720m

Bar praia

840m

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Galé

8.6 - Excellent 900m

Bar Planet Fusion Bar

960m

Restaurant Castelo Beach Club

8.4 - Very good 970m

Park Plage

330m

Hiking Area Salgados

2.2km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

2.4km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

2.7km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

3.2km

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

3.3km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

3.8km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

4.2km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

4.8km

Playground Praia de São Rafael

2.5km

Playground Terrain basket

3.9km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

4.7km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

5.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

6km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

6km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

7.3km

Playground Parque Infantil

8.8km

Playground Praia da Marinha

9.2km

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

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

740m

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.1km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.8km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2km

Supermarket ALDI Guia

2.1km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

2.4km

Supermarket SPAR

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

970m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

5.6km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

8.2km

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About

Manuel Lourenco is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 65th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 34 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Vale Rabelho settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Manuel Lourenco coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, 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.

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

19 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Castelo, which has a rating of 8.4.

Manuel Lourenco 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 • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Lourenço

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Restaurante Evaristo

8.8 - Excellent 640m

Restaurant Massa Fina da Praia da Galé

8.8 - Excellent 690m

Cafe Apolonia Café

8.4 - Very good 710m

Restaurant Pedras Amarelas

8.6 - Excellent 720m

Bar praia

840m

Restaurant Restaurante Praia da Galé

8.6 - Excellent 900m

Bar Planet Fusion Bar

960m

Restaurant Castelo Beach Club

8.4 - Very good 970m

Park Plage

330m

Hiking Area Salgados

2.2km

Park Praia dos Paradinha

2.4km

Park Bird watching Lagoa dos Salgados

2.7km

Hiking Area Lagoa dos Salgados

3.2km

Park Reserva Natural Caminho da Baleeira

3.3km

Park Quinta Fotoplanet Farm

3.8km

Hiking Area Ponta da Baleeira

4.2km

Hiking Area Elevador do Peneco

4.8km

Playground Praia de São Rafael

2.5km

Playground Terrain basket

3.9km

Playground Parque Ludico De Albufeira

4.7km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

5.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

6km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

6km

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

7.3km

Playground Parque Infantil

8.8km

Playground Praia da Marinha

9.2km

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

9.4 - Excellent 670m

Supermarket Apolónia Supermercados - Galé

740m

Bakery Pastelaria Colibri 2

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Supermarket Supermarkt

1.1km

Supermarket Spar Supermarket

1.8km

Supermarket Ocean Supermarket - Baker & Filhos, Lda.

2km

Supermarket ALDI Guia

2.1km

Supermarket Tommy's Supermarket

2.4km

Supermarket SPAR

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

970m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ponta Grande

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Ninho das Andorinhas

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Small Point Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Slab cliffs

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Arrifão

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction AlgarExperience, Enjoy the Sea

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Seacret Tours | Boat trips in Albufeira

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction X Ride Algarve

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

5.6km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

8.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Villa Crispa lux - 300 meters from the beach by Bedzy

440m from the beach

6.8 Good

Villa Crispa lux - 300 meters from the beach by Bedzy

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.3km from center

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470m from the beach

8 Very good

Magnific Villa Miramar with Pool

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.1km from center

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Villa Oasis Gale - Luxury, private pool, AC, wifi

500m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Villa Oasis Gale - Luxury, private pool, AC, wifi

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.1km from center

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500m from the beach

7 Good

Villa Goncalves

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.2km from center

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510m from the beach

Casa da Praia

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1.1km from center

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Riad Matias Gale - Luxury Villa with private pool, AC, free wifi, 5 min from the beach

530m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Riad Matias Gale - Luxury Villa with private pool, AC, free wifi, 5 min from the beach

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1.1km from center

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610m from the beach

Villa Rato

Resort Villa

Pateo • 1km from center

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620m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Villa do Mar - Gale

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1km from center

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Villa Gale Sun - Luxury, 5bed with free wifi, AC, private pool, 5 min from the beach

620m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Villa Gale Sun - Luxury, 5bed with free wifi, AC, private pool, 5 min from the beach

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 1km from center

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640m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Villa Mar with private pool

Entire Villa

Pateo • 1km from center

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700m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

A Ramos Apartamento Palmeira Gale

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Vale Rabelho • 940m from center

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Palmeira Gale - WIFI - Pool - Lux - BY BEDZY

700m from the beach

7 Good

Palmeira Gale - WIFI - Pool - Lux - BY BEDZY

Entire Apartment

Pateo • 930m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

290m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Praia de Sao Lourenco Praia de Sao Lourenco

6.9 Good

420m 6 min walk

Praia da Balbina Praia da Balbina

7.5 Very good

680m 9 min walk

Praia do Evaristo Praia do Evaristo

8.3 Very good

750m 10 min walk

Praia da Gale Praia da Gale

7.8 Very good

1km 14 min walk

Praia do Castelo Praia do Castelo

8.4 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Praia da Fraternidade Praia da Fraternidade

6.9 Good

1.4km 19 min walk

Praia da Coelha Praia da Coelha

7.9 Very good

1.4km 19 min walk

Praia da Gale II Praia da Gale II

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Vale Rabelho • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Faro • 34km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 25.7km

Bus Station

Primola - Mariana Burduja • 5km

Train Station

Albufeira - Ferreiras • 8.9km

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8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8 Very good

Clyde Hales

10 Exceptional

Gorgeous beach

March 2023

Aleksandria Branch

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning, but unfortunately, the sea has a significant amount of seaweed.

March 2023

Sniffletooth.

8 Very good

Although the beach itself was satisfactory, the surrounding vistas were truly breathtaking.

March 2023

Shane Courier

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely breathtaking with its stunning views and picturesque cliff top walk. Additionally, the golden sand adds to the beauty of the beach. It is definitely a must-visit spot.

March 2023

Rafaela Santos

10 Exceptional

The beach is amazing with its rocky terrain. However, the sand is not very fine and swimming is not possible due to the rocks. But, you can still have fun exploring the rocks and the various crevices they create. Additionally, the beach has beautiful golden sand which adds to its charm.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Manuel Lourenco?

The coastline of Manuel Lourenco is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Manuel Lourenco?

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

Is the Manuel Lourenco good for swimming?

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

Manuel Lourenco is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Manuel Lourenco for swimming is very positive.

Is the Manuel Lourenco good for families?

Yes, the Manuel Lourenco is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Manuel Lourenco 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:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Manuel Lourenco?

Manuel Lourenco can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Manuel Lourenco?

The bar is located right on the Manuel Lourenco.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lourenço is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Manuel Lourenco?

There are 4671 places to stay in the Manuel Lourenco area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Manuel Lourenco include:

Villa Rato

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Manuel Lourenco from parking?

The Manuel Lourenco 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 Manuel Lourenco?

There are 4 attractions near Manuel Lourenco that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Small Point Beach located in 2.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Manuel Lourenco?

The month with the highest temperature in Manuel Lourenco 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?

Manuel Lourenco (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.