Coastal

Praia de Vale Figueiras

Aljezur, Faro · Algarve

Excellent(2025)

About the Beach

Praia de Vale Figueiras is an isolated Vicentine Coast beach, surrounded by dunes and cliffs within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Consistent waves attract more experienced surfers, and the absence of crowds creates an atmosphere of discovery. Access via a dirt road through pine wood and dune is part of the experience of this wild beach.

Length: 1.0 km

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

Beach conditions

Air temperature
15.5°Cmeasured

Measured at the IPMA station in Aljezur, 9.8 km from here, at 23:00.

Water temperature
20.1°Cestimate

Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Praia de Vale Figueiras have a lifeguard?

Praia de Vale Figueiras does not have a permanent lifeguard. Take extra care.

Does Praia de Vale Figueiras hold a Blue Flag?

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

Is there parking at Praia de Vale Figueiras?

Yes, there is parking near Praia de Vale Figueiras.

When is the bathing season at Praia de Vale Figueiras?

The bathing season at Praia de Vale Figueiras 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 Figueiras?

There is no confirmed information about food and drink directly at Praia de Vale Figueiras. We recommend checking options in the area before you visit.

Can I bring my dog to Praia de Vale Figueiras?

We have no confirmed information for Praia de Vale Figueiras 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.

Information

TypeCoastal
DistrictFaro
MunicipalityAljezur
RegionAlgarve
Bathing season1 Jun – 30 Sep 2026
Sand typeFine sand
POC classificationNatural
Length1.0 km

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Sources

dados.gov.ptapambiente.pticnf.ptdiariodarepublica.pt

Last updated: 2026-06-01

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