Praia do Martinhal
Vila do Bispo, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia do Martinhal is a beach with calm, shallow water, much loved by families with children, next to the luxury resort of the same name. The sheltered bay offers perfect conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing and is known for its steady winds. The landscape, within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, ensures a preserved natural setting.
Length: 800 m
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, 2.1 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 Martinhal have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia do Martinhal has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia do Martinhal hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia do Martinhal holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia do Martinhal?
Yes, there is parking near Praia do Martinhal.
When is the bathing season at Praia do Martinhal?
The bathing season at Praia do Martinhal 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 Martinhal?
Yes — Praia do Martinhal 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 Martinhal?
We have no confirmed information for Praia do Martinhal 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 Vila do Bispo town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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