Praia de Loulé Velho
Loulé, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia de Loulé Velho is in the municipality of Loulé, 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 Loulé Velho have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia de Loulé Velho has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia de Loulé Velho hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia de Loulé Velho holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia de Loulé Velho?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Loulé Velho.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Loulé Velho?
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 Loulé Velho?
Yes — Praia de Loulé Velho 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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