Praia de Vale dos Homens
Aljezur, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia de Vale dos Homens is in the municipality of Aljezur, 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 Aljezur, 7.8 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 Vale dos Homens have a lifeguard?
Praia de Vale dos Homens does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.
Does Praia de Vale dos Homens hold a Blue Flag?
Praia de Vale dos Homens does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia de Vale dos Homens?
Yes, there is parking near Praia de Vale dos Homens.
When is the bathing season at Praia de Vale dos Homens?
The bathing season at Praia de Vale dos Homens 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 Vale dos Homens?
There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Vale dos Homens. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.
Can I bring my dog to Praia de Vale dos Homens?
We have no confirmed information for Praia de Vale dos Homens 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 Aljezur town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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