Praia de Armona-Mar
Olhão, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia de Armona-Mar is in the municipality of Olhão, district of Faro, in the Algarve region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.
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 Olhão, EPPO, 3.2 km from here, at 01:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 03:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Armona-Mar have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Armona-Mar has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Armona-Mar hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Armona-Mar holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Armona-Mar?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Armona-Mar.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Armona-Mar?
The bathing season at Praia de Armona-Mar 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 de Armona-Mar?
Yes — Praia de Armona-Mar 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 de Armona-Mar?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Armona-Mar 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 Olhão town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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