Photo of Praia do Molhe with bright sand surface

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Photo of Praia do Molhe with very clean level of cleanliness

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Praia do Molhe

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

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

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

There are 3409 places to stay in the Praia do Molhe area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Molhe include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7659279&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Rural Bricia Du Mar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=667922&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Encosta da Praia Luxury Suites</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4330085&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">OCEAN TERRACES VILA GAIVOTA J</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3568427&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Alcarrosa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4162985&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Akivillas Ferragudo Easy</a></li></ul>

Molhe Beach

Praia da Rocha, Portugal

#65 out of 152 in Algarve

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Ferragudo • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant O Molhe

9 - Excellent 90m

Bar Kalu Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 700m

Restaurant Club Nau

8.8 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Rei das praias

8.6 - Excellent 780m

Cafe Cafe Hortinha

830m

Bar loungebar

860m

Bar A carroça

8 - Very good 900m

Bar Nyabinghi Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 930m

Bar A Confeitaria

5.8 - Pleasant 930m

Hiking Area Trail of Headlands

310m

Hiking Area Lighthouse of Praia da Rocha

870m

Hiking Area Zona Ribeirinha Infante Santo

1.5km

Hiking Area Holzsteg am Praia da Rocha, Portimāo

1.9km

Hiking Area Geoformas Carsicas

2.6km

Park Parque da Juventude

3.1km

Hiking Area Carvoeiro Boardwalk

4.8km

Hiking Area Arco natural

5.7km

Park Parque Merendas

6.2km

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

1.6km

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

1.6km

Playground City estádio

2.4km

Playground Playground

6.3km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

6.5km

Playground Praia da Marinha

9.7km

Supermarket Amanhecer

870m

Grocery Store Loja Conveniência

1km

Supermarket Supermercado Praia da Rocha

1.7km

Supermarket AntónióS mini-mercado

1.8km

Supermarket Supermercado O Cantinho D'Anax

1.9km

Supermarket SPAR Portimão Praia da Rocha II

2km

Supermarket Coviran amplo sortido - supermercado

2.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Express Praia da Rocha

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Chinês

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Farol da Ponta do Altar

9.2 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Torrado

9.4 - Excellent 590m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Afurada

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Old village of Ferragudo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Grilheria

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Vale da Lapa

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Museum Museu de Portimão

2.5km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 1.9km

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About

Praia do Molhe 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 53 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Ferragudo settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal blue 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 etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Praia do Molhe coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

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

15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Carvoeiro, which has a rating of 8.5.

Praia do Molhe is located in Algarve within Ferragudo, 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

+30 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ferragudo • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant O Molhe

9 - Excellent 90m

Bar Kalu Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 700m

Restaurant Club Nau

8.8 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Rei das praias

8.6 - Excellent 780m

Cafe Cafe Hortinha

830m

Bar loungebar

860m

Bar A carroça

8 - Very good 900m

Bar Nyabinghi Bar

9.6 - Exceptional 930m

Bar A Confeitaria

5.8 - Pleasant 930m

Hiking Area Trail of Headlands

310m

Hiking Area Lighthouse of Praia da Rocha

870m

Hiking Area Zona Ribeirinha Infante Santo

1.5km

Hiking Area Holzsteg am Praia da Rocha, Portimāo

1.9km

Hiking Area Geoformas Carsicas

2.6km

Park Parque da Juventude

3.1km

Hiking Area Carvoeiro Boardwalk

4.8km

Hiking Area Arco natural

5.7km

Park Parque Merendas

6.2km

Playground Parque Infantil Ferragudo

1.6km

Playground Parque Infantil da Praia da Rocha

1.6km

Playground City estádio

2.4km

Playground Playground

6.3km

Playground Best swing in Algarve

6.5km

Playground Praia da Marinha

9.7km

Supermarket Amanhecer

870m

Grocery Store Loja Conveniência

1km

Supermarket Supermercado Praia da Rocha

1.7km

Supermarket AntónióS mini-mercado

1.8km

Supermarket Supermercado O Cantinho D'Anax

1.9km

Supermarket SPAR Portimão Praia da Rocha II

2km

Supermarket Coviran amplo sortido - supermercado

2.1km

Supermarket Intermarché Express Praia da Rocha

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Chinês

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Farol da Ponta do Altar

9.2 - Excellent 430m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Torrado

9.4 - Excellent 590m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Afurada

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Old village of Ferragudo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Grilheria

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Vale da Lapa

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Museum Museu de Portimão

2.5km

Night Club Oceans Club

8 - Very good 1.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

640m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

OCEAN TERRACES VILA GAIVOTA J

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ferragudo • 1.8km from center

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640m from the beach

8 Very good

Casa Jaime

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ferragudo • 1.9km from center

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690m from the beach

Sea & Golf Vila Gaivota

Entire House

Lagoa • 1.8km from center

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690m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa Alcarrosa

Entire Villa

Lagoa • 1.5km from center

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690m from the beach

6.5 Good

Akivillas Ferragudo Easy

Entire House

Lagoa • 1.8km from center

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700m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Ocean Terraces Vila Gaivota H

Entire Apartment

Lagoa • 1.9km from center

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Monte da Bela Vista 'Paradise' by SAPvillas

730m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Monte da Bela Vista 'Paradise' by SAPvillas

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Ferragudo • 1km from center

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810m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Hotel Rural Bricia Du Mar

Hotel

Lagoa • 1.2km from center

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820m from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Encosta da Praia Luxury Suites

Resort Villa

Lagoa • 920m from center

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Fortaleza 1BDR Apartment W/Balcony by LovelyStay

1.2km from the beach

4 Frustrating

Fortaleza 1BDR Apartment W/Balcony by LovelyStay

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ferragudo • 1.1km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9 Excellent

Luxury Apartment, Marina, Beach & Pool

Entire Apartment

Alvor • 880m from center

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Luxury Townhouse n10 - Front-line Sea views

1.2km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Luxury Townhouse n10 - Front-line Sea views

Entire House

Lagoa • 300m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Praia do Molhe is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

300m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Praia da Infanta Praia da Infanta

7 Good

310m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Praia do Pintadinho Praia do Pintadinho

8.1 Very good

750m 10 min walk

Praia Grande Praia Grande

7.8 Very good

790m 10 min walk

Praia dos Caneiros Praia dos Caneiros

8.1 Very good

1.2km 17 min walk

Praia da Afurada Praia da Afurada

7.4 Good

1.3km 18 min walk

Praia da Angrinha Praia da Angrinha

7 Good

1.6km 21 min walk

Praia da Rocha Praia da Rocha

8.2 Very good

2.5km

Praia do Vale da Lapa Praia do Vale da Lapa

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Ferragudo • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Faro • 53km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 7.2km

Bus Station

João Francisco Fernandes Vieira • 3.2km

Train Station

Ferragudo • 3.2km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Praia do Molhe 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 Molhe?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Molhe, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

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

Surfing

Is the Praia do Molhe good for swimming?

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

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

So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Molhe for swimming is positive.

Is the Praia do Molhe 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 very smooth.

Is the Praia do Molhe secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia do Molhe is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

The bar is located right on the Praia do Molhe.

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

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Molhe?

There are 3409 places to stay in the Praia do Molhe area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia do Molhe from parking?

The Praia do Molhe 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 Molhe?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Molhe that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Farol da Ponta do Altar located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Molhe 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 Molhe (Algarve) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia do Molhe (Algarve) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.