Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar
Faro, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar is in the municipality of Faro, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar?
We don’t yet have confirmed information about parking at Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar?
The bathing season runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. 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 Ilha do Farol-mar?
Yes — Praia de Ilha do Farol-mar has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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