Praia do Amado
Aljezur, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia do Amado is one of the main surf spots on the Vicentine Coast, with regular, high-quality waves that draw surfers from across Europe. Within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, it keeps a natural setting of great ecological value. Its long dunes and the open Atlantic view create a landscape of primitive beauty.
Length: 1.2 km
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 Sagres, 17.6 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 do Amado have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Amado has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Amado hold a Blue Flag?
Praia do Amado does not currently hold the Blue Flag certification.
Is there parking at Praia do Amado?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Amado.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Amado?
The bathing season at Praia do Amado runs officially from 1 June to 30 September 2026, as set by the annual bathing season decree. 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 do Amado?
Yes — Praia do Amado has food and drink on the beach or nearby — beach bars, restaurants and snack bars open during the bathing season.
Can I bring my dog to Praia do Amado?
We have no confirmed information for Praia do Amado 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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