The crystal clear, shallow waters and silky soft golden sand make Praia de São Rafael one of the most popular beaches in the Albufeira area. The beach is just far from the resort town to not be overrun but close enough to be within easy reach (2 km, to be precise).

Set in a pretty bay flanked by tall ochre-colored limestone cliffs, São Rafael is reminiscent of many beaches along this stretch of the Algarve coast. The beach is home to an array of incredible rock formations carved by the wind and waves over the millennia. Some of these rocks have evocative names, such as “Ninho das Andorinhas” (the Swallow’s Nest) and “Ponte Pequena” (the Small Bridge). There are also several caves and caverns to explore here. If exploring is your thing, this is perfect snorkeling territory – as good as it gets on the Algarve.

There are also various organized excursions by kayak or stand-up paddleboard to explore the neighboring coves and coast. At lower tides, there is a second little cove you can walk to from São Rafael, which offers a little more seclusion than the main beach.

As a Blue Flag beach, there are plenty of amenities, including toilets and public showers. There is also a lifeguard service on the beach during the summer months. The beach has good disabled access with boardwalks and paved slopes down to the beach from the central car park above the beach. São Rafael has a reasonably upmarket restaurant right on the beach where you will find takeaway refreshments and snacks along with a good seafood/fish menu.

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