Praia da Coelha
Albufeira, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia da Coelha is a medium-sized beach with the cliffs characteristic of the central Algarve, reached via a steep descent. Its clean water and lower visitor numbers compared with Albufeira's main beaches make it a quieter option for anyone after some peace. The well-preserved natural setting and the absence of heavy development are its main draws.
Length: 350 m
Amenities and Services
Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)
Water Quality
Beach conditions
Measured at the IPMA station in Albufeira, 3.6 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia da Coelha have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia da Coelha has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia da Coelha hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia da Coelha holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia da Coelha?
Yes, there is parking near Praia da Coelha.
When is the bathing season at Praia da Coelha?
The bathing season at Praia da Coelha runs officially from 15 May to 15 October 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. During this period the support facilities are operational and the lifeguard is on duty. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia da Coelha?
Yes — Praia da Coelha has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia da Coelha?
We have no confirmed information for Praia da Coelha specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 15 May to 15 October 2026, except where a dedicated dog area exists; outside that period the rules are considerably more relaxed. Each municipality decides by local bylaw, so check with the Albufeira town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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