Coastal

Praia de Vale de Centeanes

Lagoa, Faro · Algarve

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Praia de Vale de Centeanes is a small, wild beach on the Lagoa coast, reached by a footpath from the car park. The golden cliffs and natural arches flanking the beach are typical features of this part of the central Algarve. Its clean water and low visitor numbers make it a much-loved refuge.

Length: 200 m

Amenities and Services

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Amenities from the official APA beach registry (SNIAmb), for the bathing season. Bathing Water Profile (APA)

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Vale de Centeanes have a lifeguard?

Yes — Praia de Vale de Centeanes has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.

Does Praia de Vale de Centeanes hold a Blue Flag?

Praia de Vale de Centeanes does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.

Is there parking at Praia de Vale de Centeanes?

Yes, there is parking near Praia de Vale de Centeanes.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Vale de Centeanes?

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 Vale de Centeanes?

Yes — Praia de Vale de Centeanes has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictFaro

MunicipalityLagoa

RegionAlgarve

Sand typeFine sand

POC classificationNatural

Length200 m

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Praia de Vale de Centeanes

Sources

dados.gov.ptapambiente.pt

Last updated: 2026-06-01

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