Praia Sao Rafael

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  • Address: Estr. das Sesmarias, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal
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  • Timings: 24-hrs Details
  • Time Required: 01:30 Hrs
  • Tags: Beach, Cave, Bridge, Walking Area, Family And Kids, Peak
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Come away from the maddening crowd to Praia Sao Rafael, one of the more secluded beaches with fine, silky sand serenaded by golden, limestone cliffs that arc over the waters to form little coves. Located about 4km west of the town of Albufeira, the beach has a lot of limestone rock formations on the beach itself, a result of years of corrosion that have resulted in fascinating shapes. Some popular ones are Ninho das Andorinhas or the Swallow’s Nest and Ponte Pequena or the Small Bridge.

The waters are azure and very cold in the middle of the year, and makes for a great chilly dip with some teeth-chattering in the gorgeous Portugese sun. Lifeguards patrol the beach during summer and even at its seasonal peak, you are sure to find a quiet cove around the beach for some downtime.

Praia Sao Rafael Travel Tips

  • This beach is accredited with good facilities for the disabled, having boardwalks and paved areas from the nearby parking lot.
  • The beach has good facilities like clean toilets and public showers.
  • Loungers, parasols and Pedalo's can be hired.
  • There is a car park at the back of the beach, some of which are for disabled drivers displaying a European blue badge.
  • It can get quite crowded in the summers so arrive early to find parking space, as a restricted number of vehicles are allowed parking here.

How to Reach Praia Sao Rafael

  • You can take a bus from Albufeira to reach Praia Sao Rafael.

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  • Praia Sao Rafael Address: Estr. das Sesmarias, 8200 Albufeira, Portugal
  • Praia Sao Rafael Timing: 24-hrs
  • Best time to visit Praia Sao Rafael(preferred time): 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Praia Sao Rafael: 01:30 Hrs
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  • 54.52% of people who visit Albufeira include Praia Sao Rafael in their plan

  • 52% of people start their Praia Sao Rafael visit around 3 PM - 4 PM

  • People usually take around 1 Hr 30 Minutes to see Praia Sao Rafael

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Praia Sao Rafael

People normally club together Zoo Marine Algarve and Montechoro Strip while planning their visit to Praia Sao Rafael.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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