Coastal

Praia do Amado

Aljezur, Faro · Algarve

Excellent(2025)

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

Lifeguard

Toilets

Showers

Parking

Food & drink

Accessible

Water Quality

Excellent(2025)Official APA classification

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 runs officially from 1 June to 30 September. During this period every facility is 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.

Information

TypeCoastal

DistrictFaro

MunicipalityAljezur

RegionAlgarve

Sand typeFine sand

POC classificationNatural

Length1.2 km

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Praia do Amado

Sources

dados.gov.ptapambiente.pticnf.pt

Last updated: 2025-01-01

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