Praia Verde
Castro Marim, Faro · Algarve
About the Beach
Praia Verde is one of the quietest and best-preserved beaches on the eastern Algarve, fringed by pine trees and Mediterranean vegetation that give it its name ("Green Beach"). Its location away from the main tourist centres ensures greater calm and a more natural setting, with preserved dunes and excellent water quality. The nearby campsite is popular with Portuguese visitors.
Length: 1.8 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 Castro Marim (RN Sapal), 5.5 km from here, at 23:00.
Water temperature is not measured at this beach. Value modelled by Open-Meteo for 01:30.
Livecam by BeachCam (MEO)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Praia Verde have a lifeguard?
Yes — Praia Verde has a lifeguard station during the bathing season.
Does Praia Verde hold a Blue Flag?
Yes — Praia Verde holds the Blue Flag (2026), the certification that guarantees water quality, safety and environmental management.
Is there parking at Praia Verde?
Yes, there is parking near Praia Verde.
When is the bathing season at Praia Verde?
The bathing season at Praia Verde 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 Verde?
Yes — Praia Verde 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 Verde?
We have no confirmed information for Praia Verde 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 Castro Marim town council or the signs on site.
Sources
Last updated: 2026-06-01
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