Praia da Manta Rota
Vila Real de Santo António, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia da Manta Rota is a quiet beach on the eastern Algarve with a long stretch of golden sand, part of the Ria Formosa barrier-island system. Its water is generally calm and warm, influenced by the proximity of the lagoon, making it ideal for families. The surrounding area has grown into a quality tourism destination, with good access and amenities.
Length: 2.0 km
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 Castro Marim (RN Sapal), 8.5 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 Manta Rota have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia da Manta Rota has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia da Manta Rota hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia da Manta Rota holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia da Manta Rota?
Yes, there is parking near Praia da Manta Rota.
When is the bathing season at Praia da Manta Rota?
The bathing season at Praia da Manta Rota runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 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 Manta Rota?
Yes — Praia da Manta Rota 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 Manta Rota?
We have no confirmed information for Praia da Manta Rota specifically. As a general rule, dogs are not allowed on Portuguese beaches during the bathing season, which at this beach runs from 1 June to 30 September 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 Vila Real de Santo António town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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