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Praia da Rocha — Portugal
City & resort

Praia da Rocha

Portimão, Algarve · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Notable⚑ Blue FlagEurope

A vast golden strand of ochre stacks below the bars and promenade of Portimão, the Algarve's original resort beach.

Water at Praia da Rocha (Portimão, Algarve, Portugal) runs to about 20°C at the height of the season, and May-Oct is the window to aim for. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.

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Sea temperature
~20°C in the warm season
Water
Clear, gentle Atlantic blue
Sand
Wide golden sand
Swimming
Broad, gently shelving and lifeguarded
Surf
Small beach-break at the edges
Best time to visit
May-Oct
Setting
The Algarve's grand resort beach beneath a promenade and ochre rock formations
Beach type
City & resort
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Praia da Rocha: frequently asked questions

Where is Praia da Rocha?

Praia da Rocha is at Portimão, on the coast of Portugal.

What is the sea temperature at Praia da Rocha?

In the warm season the sea at Praia da Rocha reaches about 20°C. Clear, gentle Atlantic blue.

When is the best time to visit Praia da Rocha?

The best time to visit Praia da Rocha is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Praia da Rocha have?

Praia da Rocha has wide golden sand.

Is Praia da Rocha good for swimming?

Broad, gently shelving and lifeguarded.

Can you surf at Praia da Rocha?

Small beach-break at the edges.

Does Praia da Rocha have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Praia da Rocha holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

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