Praia do Submarino — Attraction in Portimão

Directions to Submarine Beach, one of the best clothing optional beaches in the Algarve Honestly I was scared going as the directions were very vague and I was not sure how I was going to find it. When I did find it I was soooo happy that I made the attempt as it was one of the most unspoiled beaches I have ever been on. Step 1: Look up tide times as you can only access this beach in low tide and if you stay too long you will be trapped here so go when the tide is going out and stay only when it is half way in. you can do this by googling Tide times Portimao Step 2: you will need to Drive and Park in the field outlined in the map attached Step 3: walk to the end of the road towards Casa da Guarda; make a right and walk around the two Gruta's (holes in the rocks looking down onto the beaches); keep following the path to the right and the path will lead you down onto the beach. It seems confusing so I have done a map using google satellite and put arrows. There are some pictures attached as well.

The beach and surrounding landscape is spectacular and I would say that if you visit here you may even skip out on the Benagil caves as these are just as good. You can wear water shoes and do the walk to the end of the line to see other small amazing beaches which are awesome. This is a clothing optional beach but there were a couple of people with clothes on so never fear. Pack a picnic and enjoy your time as...

Naked Naturist beach frequented by gay men. Left side has a big beach which is straight/mixed and the area accessible via a small cave is gay.

This is the most dangerous hike I’ve been on. You have to scale a cliff holding onto rocks. It’s scary but worth it. Don’t bring anything besides a backpack as you need both hands for climbing the cliff trail. You need traction so don’t wear flip flops. I hyperventilated my first time but returned and did it. Scared every single time...

Billed as unofficial nude beach but the more accessible section had lots of textiles about. Not that it mattered ;-) Access is via steep rough ground, good knees and footwear recommended. Loses light well before sunset do to cliffs also avoid 2 hours either side of high tide. Stunning clifftop sea views all along this...