With over 200 kms of fabulous beaches, the southern coast of Portugal known as the Algarve is a paradise for sun-lovers and beach fans. From the western Atlantic coast to the Spanish border in the east, there is an incredible variety on offer. Better still, the Algarve Tourist board goes all out to provide safety and accessibility at many of the beaches across the region. For 2013, the FEEE (Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe) has awarded 69 of the Algarve's beaches and 4 marinas with the coveted Blue Flag for safety and environmental care.
Wheelchair accessibility & reduced mobility
Across the Algarve, an incredible 55 beaches & marinas also carry the Praia Acessivel - Praia para Todos (accessible beach - beaches for everyone) flag. This Portuguese initiative was started in 2004 as a joint venture between the National Institute for Rehabilitation and the Portuguese Tourist board, and has gone from strength to strength, gaining international recognition and promotion.
JUST ONE OF THE MANY ALGARVE BEACHES OFFERING RAMPS, PATHWAYS AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
Accessible beaches comply with access requirements such as ramps, footpaths and walkways, support facilities (such as bars and first-aid posts), handrails, adapted toilet facilities, parking places and lower bars and counters.
Meravista provides an easy guide of all the Algarve Beaches which have the Blue Flag award, which also indicates the beaches which carry the accessible flag. You can download or print this handy list here.
In addition, below is a list of the accessible beaches which also offer amphibious chairs so people with reduced mobility can enjoy bathing in the sea.
THE BEACH ELEVATOR AT ALBUFEIRA
Albufeira
Rocha Baixinha Nascente (east); Salgados; Maria Luísa
Alcoutim
Pego Fundo (river beach)
Aljezur
Monte Clérigo
Castro Marim
Alagoa / Altura; Cabeço (urbanization of Retur)
Faro
Faro-Mar* & Faro-Ria*:- Island beaches - both the sea beach (mar) and the river beach (ria) offer amphibious chairs
Lagoa
Carvoeiro - Senhora da Rocha
Lagos
Meia Praia; Porto de Mós; Luz
Loule
Vilamoura; Vale de Lobo; Quarteira
Portimão
Vau; Alvor Nascente - Três Irmãos; Alvor
Tavira
Barril
Vila do Bispo
Salema
Vila Real de S. António
Manta Rota; Monte Gordo; Lota; Santo António
The Algarve Tourism board takes great pride in ensuring beach access and enjoyment for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Come and top up your Vitamin D supply at the Algarve’s fabulous accessible beaches.
EVEN WITH REDUCED MOBILITY, THE ALGARVE BEACHES LET YOU GET FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD!
Accessible Beaches in the Algarve
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With over 200 kms of fabulous beaches, the southern coast of Portugal known as the Algarve is a paradise for sun-lovers and beach fans. From the western Atlantic coast to the Spanish border in the east, there is an incredible variety on offer. Better still, the Algarve Tourist board goes all out to provide safety and accessibility at many of the beaches across the region. For 2013, the FEEE (Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe) has awarded 69 of the Algarve's beaches and 4 marinas with the coveted Blue Flag for safety and environmental care.
Wheelchair accessibility & reduced mobility
Across the Algarve, an incredible 55 beaches & marinas also carry the Praia Acessivel - Praia para Todos (accessible beach - beaches for everyone) flag. This Portuguese initiative was started in 2004 as a joint venture between the National Institute for Rehabilitation and the Portuguese Tourist board, and has gone from strength to strength, gaining international recognition and promotion.
JUST ONE OF THE MANY ALGARVE BEACHES OFFERING RAMPS, PATHWAYS AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
Accessible beaches comply with access requirements such as ramps, footpaths and walkways, support facilities (such as bars and first-aid posts), handrails, adapted toilet facilities, parking places and lower bars and counters.
Meravista provides an easy guide of all the Algarve Beaches which have the Blue Flag award, which also indicates the beaches which carry the accessible flag. You can download or print this handy list here.
In addition, below is a list of the accessible beaches which also offer amphibious chairs so people with reduced mobility can enjoy bathing in the sea.
THE BEACH ELEVATOR AT ALBUFEIRA
Albufeira
Rocha Baixinha Nascente (east); Salgados; Maria Luísa
Alcoutim
Pego Fundo (river beach)
Aljezur
Monte Clérigo
Castro Marim
Alagoa / Altura; Cabeço (urbanization of Retur)
Faro
Faro-Mar* & Faro-Ria*:- Island beaches - both the sea beach (mar) and the river beach (ria) offer amphibious chairs
Lagoa
Carvoeiro - Senhora da Rocha
Lagos
Meia Praia; Porto de Mós; Luz
Loule
Vilamoura; Vale de Lobo; Quarteira
Portimão
Vau; Alvor Nascente - Três Irmãos; Alvor
Tavira
Barril
Vila do Bispo
Salema
Vila Real de S. António
Manta Rota; Monte Gordo; Lota; Santo António
The Algarve Tourism board takes great pride in ensuring beach access and enjoyment for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Come and top up your Vitamin D supply at the Algarve’s fabulous accessible beaches.
EVEN WITH REDUCED MOBILITY, THE ALGARVE BEACHES LET YOU GET FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD!
More info:
Algarve Beaches
Algarve Blue Flag beaches & safety
Naturist Beaches
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