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Praia de Cacela Velha

Cacela Velha, Algarve · 🇵🇹 Portugal

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The eastern Algarve's quiet miracle — an empty barrier strand below a tiny walled hamlet.

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Sea temperature
~21°C in the warm season
Water
Gin-clear jade — lagoon-warmed, the mildest sea in the Algarve
Sand
Bare white-gold barrier-island sand with nothing built on it
Swimming
Bath-warm shallows at low tide; mind the pull in the lagoon inlet channel
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Across the Ria Formosa from a tiny walled clifftop hamlet — wade over at low tide or take the Fábrica water-taxi
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Praia de Cacela Velha: frequently asked questions

Where is Praia de Cacela Velha?

Praia de Cacela Velha is at Cacela Velha, on the coast of Portugal.

What is the sea temperature at Praia de Cacela Velha?

In the warm season the sea at Praia de Cacela Velha reaches about 21°C. Gin-clear jade — lagoon-warmed, the mildest sea in the Algarve.

When is the best time to visit Praia de Cacela Velha?

The best time to visit Praia de Cacela Velha is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Praia de Cacela Velha have?

Praia de Cacela Velha has bare white-gold barrier-island sand with nothing built on it.

Is Praia de Cacela Velha good for swimming?

Bath-warm shallows at low tide; mind the pull in the lagoon inlet channel.