Praia das Fontainhas is a fantastic bathing beach, BUT special attention must be paid to the fact that this beach is not suitable for older and small children who can not swim. It is somewhat cumbersome to get down to the beach, with a narrow and steep access path. You will have to park your car about 10-15 minutes from the beach, so a short walk will be necessary. It is a quiet and cozy beach, so noise is considered rude. Remember to bring plenty of drinking water and take all your waste with...
Read moreThis is a very beautiful hike, a very interesting area. It is at times a challenging terrain to walk on with loose gravel and steep climbs but on the whole it is manageable for most fitness levels. The views you get from near the edges are well worth the effort as hopefully you can see from the photographs we have included there is also local tour guides that can show you the area pointing out interest in nature terms. One we used...
Read moreThe spot is worse every year. I visit this beach every year since 9 years.
It is much more crowded these days. Lots of young people (with music and) disturbing the tranquility we used to have here years ago.
Last week a person went to the number 2 (toilet) on the road to the beach. Lots of toilet paper in the bushes and toilet smell along the pathways.
If you wanna party go to albufeira. If you need to go to the toilet...
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