Praia do Martinhal

Sagres, Algarve · 🇵🇹 Portugal

A sheltered, islet-dotted family bay near the wild headlands of Sagres at the very south-west corner of Europe.

Sea temperature

~20°C in the warm season

Water

Clear, sheltered blue with offshore islets

Sand

Fine golden sand

Swimming

Calm and clear, family-friendly at Europe's south-west corner

Surf

Gentle waves and a windsurf spot

Best time to visit

May-Oct

Setting

A sheltered family bay with rocky islets near windswept Sagres

Beach type

City & resort

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source