Praia do Barril & Anchor Cemetery

On Tavira island, famous for hundreds of old anchors stuck in the sand, a memorial to tuna fishing. Wide, calm dune beaches.

Insider tip

Take the little tourist train across the lagoon, or walk the path through the dunes.

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Fine golden sand, clear water and the classic Algarve rock formations. Gale is calmer than the Albufeira beaches yet still has beach bars nearby.

A long, wild sandy beach beside a bird reserve. Wooden boardwalks lead right through the lagoon where flamingos and herons feed.

One of Europe s most beautiful coves: turquoise water between golden cliffs, great for snorkelling. The Seven Valleys trail starts from the clifftop.

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