Praia do Ancão — Attraction in Loulé

If I could give it 10 stars I would... This was my first beach in Portugal and one of the BEST beaches I've been to in a while

Outside the fact that it’s in an ultra exclusive and posh area in the Algarve (Quinta do Lago), I honestly felt this beach is a little underwhelming. Having spent a week coming from Sagres, Lagos, Alvor, Carvoeiro and Quinta do Lago, there are more beaches in the West Algarve worth seeing vs Praia do Ancao. I would actually vote for Praia do Carvalho for a smaller but ultra exclusive and very swimmable beach. Get a car and trek out here and you will certainly...

Outside toilets at nearby restaurant when open! Closed out of season. Earlier in the year very quiet. Beautiful, lonely beach (no rocks) reached by cycling through the Ria Formosa or by car along short dirt track. In Summer all the extra facilities and sun bathers have appeared. The board walk, more parasols, life guards! Floating raft and pedillos with slides. Car park now full...