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7.1

Good

Praia do Barranquinho

Barranquinho Beach

Benagil, Portugal

#137 out of 152 in Algarve

7.1

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Porches • 4 km

Map of beach

Bar Clube de Mar

8.4 - Very good 410m

Bar Bar Pirate

8.2 - Very good 520m

Restaurant Burger Ranch Lagoa Fast Food

6 - Pleasant 1.4km

Restaurant O Rústico Restaurante

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant AQUARESTO by Vilas Marrocha

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Holiday Apartment

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant O Litoral

7.4 - Good 1.7km

Bar Lord's Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Playa pera

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

500m

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

810m

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

960m

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

1.3km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

1.7km

Park Praia de Benagil

1.8km

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

1.9km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

2.2km

Hiking Area Floating Rock

2.9km

Playground Praia da Marinha

660m

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

2km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

3.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

3.8km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

3.9km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

4km

Playground Playground

4.2km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

2.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava

3.5km

Supermarket Minipreço

4km

Supermarket Spar supermercado

4km

Supermarket Intermarché

4km

Store Drogaria Garrocho

4km

Supermarket Lidl Armação de Pêra

4.1km

Supermarket Mini Mercado Elisa & Mobile Accessories

4.2km

Supermarket Continente Bom Dia Armação de Pêra

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Algar dos Capitães

9.8 - Exceptional 180m

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sal

9.4 - Excellent 380m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pau

9.6 - Exceptional 460m

Tourist Attraction Albandeira Beach

10 - Exceptional 520m

Tourist Attraction Algar da Albandeira

9.2 - Excellent 810m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Mesquita

9.6 - Exceptional 880m

Tourist Attraction Praia das Fontainhas

9.4 - Excellent 930m

Tourist Attraction Yellow Submarine

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Morena

9 - Excellent 1km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

6.1km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

9km

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About

Praia do Barranquinho is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 137th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 42.6 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Porches settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a short straight coastline with crystal blue water and bright 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 Barranquinho coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

26 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Nova, which has a rating of 8.7.

Praia do Barranquinho (Algarve) is located outside the Porches settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Praia do Barranquinho with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

5.1 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Porches • 4 km

Map of beach

Bar Clube de Mar

8.4 - Very good 410m

Bar Bar Pirate

8.2 - Very good 520m

Restaurant Burger Ranch Lagoa Fast Food

6 - Pleasant 1.4km

Restaurant O Rústico Restaurante

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant AQUARESTO by Vilas Marrocha

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Holiday Apartment

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant O Litoral

7.4 - Good 1.7km

Bar Lord's Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Bar Playa pera

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Hiking Area Playa del arco depiedea

500m

Hiking Area Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

810m

Hiking Area Elephant Rock

960m

Hiking Area Algar do Pontal

1.3km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

1.7km

Park Praia de Benagil

1.8km

Hiking Area 7 vales suspensos

1.9km

Hiking Area Sete vales trekking

2.2km

Hiking Area Floating Rock

2.9km

Playground Praia da Marinha

660m

Playground Palmeiras Village play area

2km

Playground Praia do Vale do Olival

3.4km

Playground Parque infantil "Água"

3.8km

Playground Avenida Beira Mar Playground

3.9km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

4km

Playground Playground

4.2km

Supermarket Intermarché Porches

2.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Mercearia Rocha Brava

3.5km

Supermarket Minipreço

4km

Supermarket Spar supermercado

4km

Supermarket Intermarché

4km

Store Drogaria Garrocho

4km

Supermarket Lidl Armação de Pêra

4.1km

Supermarket Mini Mercado Elisa & Mobile Accessories

4.2km

Supermarket Continente Bom Dia Armação de Pêra

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Algar dos Capitães

9.8 - Exceptional 180m

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sal

9.4 - Excellent 380m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Pau

9.6 - Exceptional 460m

Tourist Attraction Albandeira Beach

10 - Exceptional 520m

Tourist Attraction Algar da Albandeira

9.2 - Excellent 810m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Mesquita

9.6 - Exceptional 880m

Tourist Attraction Praia das Fontainhas

9.4 - Excellent 930m

Tourist Attraction Yellow Submarine

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Morena

9 - Excellent 1km

Amusement Park Aqualand Algarve

6.1km

Amusement Center Zoomarine Algarve, Portugal

9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.8km from the beach

Casa da Figueira

Entire Villa

Carvoeiro • 4.9km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Reves Residence

Entire Apartment

Lagoa • 2.8km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Casa Carmen

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Lagoa • 2.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

What to do in Praia do Barranquinho? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Praia do Barranquinho can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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Nearest Beaches

190m 3 min walk

Connected beach

Malhada do Baraco beach Malhada do Baraco beach

8.7 Excellent

350m 5 min walk

Praia do Salgueiro Praia do Salgueiro

7 Good

460m 6 min walk

Praia da Estaquinha Praia da Estaquinha

8.2 Very good

470m 6 min walk

Praia do Pau Praia do Pau

8.2 Very good

560m 7 min walk

Praia de Albandeira Praia de Albandeira

8 Very good

680m 9 min walk

Marinha Beach Marinha Beach

8.7 Excellent

960m 12 min walk

Fontainhas Beach Fontainhas Beach

8.6 Excellent

1.1km 14 min walk

Praia da Morena Praia da Morena

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Porches • 4km

Main locality of province

Faro • 42.6km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 17.1km

Bus Station

António Joaquim Raposo Freire • 2.9km

Train Station

Poço Barreto • 8.3km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Praia do Barranquinho is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia do Barranquinho?

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

The Praia do Barranquinho is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Praia do Barranquinho good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Praia do Barranquinho does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Praia do Barranquinho 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Barranquinho secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia do Barranquinho is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Praia do Barranquinho?

Praia do Barranquinho 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 Barranquinho?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia do Barranquinho.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Clube de Mar is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Barranquinho?

There are 2681 places to stay in the Praia do Barranquinho area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia do Barranquinho from parking?

The Praia do Barranquinho has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Barranquinho?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Barranquinho that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Algar dos Capitães located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Barranquinho is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°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 Barranquinho (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.