Praia de Furnas
Vila do Bispo, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia de Furnas is in the municipality of Vila do Bispo, 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 Sagres, 9.6 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 de Furnas have a lifeguard?
Praia de Furnas does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Furnas hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Furnas does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Furnas?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Furnas.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Furnas?
The bathing season at Praia de Furnas runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. Outside this period, access is free but unsupervised.
Are there restaurants near Praia de Furnas?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Furnas. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Furnas?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Furnas 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 do Bispo town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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