Photo of Plaza Murracao with bright sand surface

Photo of Plaza Murracao with blue water surface

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Photo of Plaza Murracao with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Plaza Murracao located in natural area

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7.9

Very good

Plaza Murracao

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plaza Murracao?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plaza Murracao.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Amadobar is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plaza Murracao?

There are 171 places to stay in the Plaza Murracao area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plaza Murracao include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5337598&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Luminosa</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5501144&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">maresoul - Ferienapartment soul</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6325657&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Oliveira - Bordeira</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5355160&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Bombordo</a></li></ul>

Murracao Beach

Carrapateira, Portugal

#79 out of 152 in Algarve

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Carrapateira • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Bar Amadobar

5.6 - Pleasant 1.5km

Restaurant Sítio do Forno

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Microbar

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Quiosque do Zé

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Alecrim

9.4 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Restaurante do Cabrita

8.4 - Very good 3.7km

Supermarket Minimercado Irene

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Church of Carrapateira

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Museum Museu do Mar e da Terra da Carrapateira

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Spot for sunset

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Pontal da Carrapateira

9.6 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Santo António - Parque da Floresta

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Historical Landmark Islamic Settlement of Ponta do Castelo

1.9km

Historical Landmark Menir de Aspradantes

9.8km

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About

Plaza Murracao is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 79th place out of 152 beaches in the Algarve region 87.9 km away from its center, the city of Faro. It is one of the beaches of Carrapateira settlement, just 3.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with 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 not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Plaza Murracao coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Amado, which has a rating of 7.9.

Plaza Murracao (Algarve) is located outside the Carrapateira 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 Plaza Murracao 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

+30 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Carrapateira • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Bar Amadobar

5.6 - Pleasant 1.5km

Restaurant Sítio do Forno

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Microbar

9.2 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Quiosque do Zé

9 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Alecrim

9.4 - Excellent 3.3km

Restaurant Restaurante do Cabrita

8.4 - Very good 3.7km

Supermarket Minimercado Irene

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Church of Carrapateira

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Museum Museu do Mar e da Terra da Carrapateira

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Spot for sunset

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Pontal da Carrapateira

9.6 - Exceptional 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Santo António - Parque da Floresta

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Historical Landmark Islamic Settlement of Ponta do Castelo

1.9km

Historical Landmark Menir de Aspradantes

9.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.4km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Casa Luminosa

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Bordeira • 190m from center

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3.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Carrapateira

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Carrapateira • 270m from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Apartamento Miradouro

Entire Apartment

Bordeira • 210m from center

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3.5km from the beach

8 Very good

Entire House

Raposeira • 10.4km from center

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7.6km from the beach

8 Very good

maresoul - Ferienapartment mar

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Carrapateira • 10.5km from center

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7.6km from the beach

maresoul - Ferienapartments - Lounge Seaview Apartmenthouse

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Carrapateira • 10.5km from center

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7.6km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

maresoul - Ferienapartment soul

Entire Apartment

Raposeira • 10.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 15 min walk

Praia da Pena Furada Praia da Pena Furada

7.1 Good

Popular beach 1.4km 19 min walk

Amado Beach Amado Beach

7.9 Very good

2.3km

Praia do Mirouco Praia do Mirouco

7.3 Good

4.5km

Barriga Beach Barriga Beach

7.4 Good

5km

Praia da Bordeira Praia da Bordeira

6.9 Good

5.7km

Praia da Cordoama Praia da Cordoama

7 Good

7km

Praia do Castelejo Praia do Castelejo

8 Very good

10.8km

Vale Figueiras Beach Vale Figueiras Beach

6.1 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Carrapateira • 3.4km

Main locality of province

Faro • 87.9km

Transport

Airport

PRM • 28.8km

Bus Station

Lagos Central Bus Station • 21.2km

Train Station

Lagos • 21.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plaza Murracao?

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

What are the key activities at Plaza Murracao?

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

Is the Plaza Murracao good for swimming?

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

The waves in the Plaza Murracao are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Plaza Murracao for swimming is positive.

Is the Plaza Murracao good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plaza Murracao secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Plaza Murracao 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Plaza Murracao?

Plaza Murracao can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers (caravans)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plaza Murracao?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plaza Murracao.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Amadobar is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plaza Murracao?

There are 171 places to stay in the Plaza Murracao area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plaza Murracao include:

Casa Luminosa

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plaza Murracao from parking?

The Plaza Murracao 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 Plaza Murracao?

There are 3 attractions near Plaza Murracao that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Church of Carrapateira located in 3.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plaza Murracao?

The month with the highest temperature in Plaza Murracao 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?

Plaza Murracao (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.Plaza Murracao (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.