Beaches in the municipalities of Silves and Lagoa
Image gallery of the finest beaches of the rocky Algarve in the municipalities of Silves and Lagoa awarded by the FEE with a Blue Flag
Praia Grande
The endless sandy beach stretches over several miles between the salt marshes of Salgaos and the tourist centre Armação de Pêra, seperated by dunes from the wasteland of the Ria de Armação.
Armação de Pêra: Praia Grande
View from the beach Praia Grande in western direction towards the tourist centre Armação de Pêra.
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Praia Grande View to the West
Praia de Armação de Pêra
Aerial view to the endless sandy beach of Armação de Pêra and the cluster of hotels and large apartment complexes. In the background you can see the bay Ria de Armação and the salt marshes of Salgados.
Holiday Inn Algarve: beach of Armação de Pêra
Praia Sra da Rocha
The Algarve coast between Armação de Pêra and Porches
Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Praia da Senhora da Rocha
Praia da Sra. da Rocha
Due to its excellent infrastructure the beach on the opposite side of the chapel is much more frequented.
Carvoeiro, Municipality of Lagoa
The old fishing village of Carvoeiro is located in the heart of the Algarve on one of the most impressive parts of the rocky coastline between Armação de Pêra and Portimão.
Carvoeiro: Beach
The popular beach Praia do Carvoeiro in the heart of the village, framed on both sides by impressive rocks, is well frequented during the summer.
Carvoeiro: Centre
The centre of Carvoeiro is situated adjacent to the beach with restaurants, bars and a variety of shops.
Carvoeiro: Beach
The popular beach Praia do Carvoeiro in the heart of the village, framed on both sides by impressive rocks, is well frequented during the summer.
Carvoeiro: Bay
The steep slopes are tightly packed with apartments, offering splendid views to one of the most spectacular parts of the Algarvian coast.
Carvoeiro: Coastline
The multicolored rock formation of the steep coast on both sides of the bay forms an impressive contrast with the blue of the Atlantic ocean.
Praia dos Caneiros
The beach is situated near Ferragudo and the estuary mouth of the Arade river. In the backgrond you can see the silhouette of Praia da Rocha.
Praia dos Caneiros
The lighthouse of the Ponta do Altar and the bizarre rock formatiob are landmarks of this area.
Praia dos Caneiros
Praia dos Caneiros
Praia dos Caneiros
The small beach has ony limited shade-giving facilities
Praia dos Caneiros
The excellent restaurant Rei das Praias.
Rio Arade and Ferragudo
The estuary mouth of the river Arade near Ferragudo. In the background you can see Portimão and the hills of the Serra de Monchique.
Ferragudo: Praia de Ferragudo
The beach is situated on the estuary mouth of the Arade river. In the background you can see the fortress of São João and the city of Portimão located on the western shore of the Arade river.
Ferragudo: Church
View from Praia da Rocha towards the village of Ferragudo on the eastern shore of the Arade river. The parish church, erected at an elevated position, is overlooking the estuary mouth.
Ferragudo: Fortaleza de São João
View from Praia da Rocha to the eastern shore of the river Arade. The fortress, now privately owned, was erected to protect the area against pirates. On the right hand side you find the main beach Praia de Ferragudo (formerly known as Praia Grande).