Handy Beach Information

The Algarve has joined the "Accessible Beach Project – Beaches for Everyone". The project aims to make Algarve beaches accessible beaches to those with reduced mobility. Besides being supervised by life-guards, these beaches must provide ramps and walkways giving direct access onto the beach and should have certain support facilities such as First Aid posts, disabled toilet facilities and handrails. Some of the beaches also have "anfi-buggies" – a type of amphibian wheelchair that allows those with reduced mobility to enjoy a swim in safety and under supervision.

The following Algarve beaches are part of this project: Salema, Meia Praia, Praia de Luz, Porto Mós, Praia de Alvor, Praia do Vau, Praia da Rocha - marina, Quarteira, Monte Gordo and Manta Rota.

If you decide to go for a dip, please remember that you are swimming in the Atlantic- a powerful ocean with strong currents. Treat the sea with a wary respect and never take your eyes off any children swimming with you.

Altura Beach    Alvor Beach    Armação de Pêra Beach    Burgau Beach    Cabanas Beach    East Algarve Beaches    Faro Island Beach    Lagos Beaches    Meia Praia Beach    Monte Clerigo Beach    Monte Gordo Beach    Praia da Luz Beach    Praia da Marinha Beach    Praia da Rocha beach    Praia de Falesia Beach    Praia do Amado    Praia do Barril Beach    Praia do Vau Beach    Praia Galé Beach    Praia Grande Ferragudo Beach    Praia Verde beach   Quarteira Beach    Vila Real de S.Antonio Beach