Showing posts with label algarve. Show all posts
Showing posts with label algarve. Show all posts
Very nice video from Costa Vicentina.

The  beach Praia de Gale is on the east side of the bay of Armacao da Pera , known population of the Algarve .
This a typical beach  of the  Windward Algarve where the sand stretches between the rock formations, creating little coves, coats and intimate and quiet corners for swimmers in the east, less exposed to marine winds on the west.
The mass is the dominant forest of green pines whose color stands out above the coastal cliffs of ocher. 

The beach Praia de Gale has infrastructure such as  parcamiento, restaurants, services and rescue toilet and first aid in the summer.
It is also Conditioner as Praia Acessivel 

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For anyone traveling on the holiday accommodation advertisements in British national newspapers, Carvoeiro  is possibly one of the best known of all Portugal .
Despite its reputation and be well known, the region has maintained a humble and quiet profile. The east and west of the town were built residential villas high quality and many with private pools. During the summer the area is very active, but, as winter approaches, the lower the blinds and it appears that much of the neighborhood goes into hibernation.
There are, however, an area in which the activity is maintained even in winter, in the east of the village, the facilities of Carvoeiro Club has two excellent golf courses, which has always porvoca people in this area.

Carvoeiro is one of the most famous tourism destinations of the Algarve rocky in concelho of Lagoa , between Armacao de Pera  and  Portimao .
Or Carvoeiro is an old fishing village in the district of Lagoa .
Since the 60 twentieth century has increasingly become a popular holiday destination for families especially.
The coast between Armacao de Pera to the east and   Ferragudo to the west is dominated by rock formations, switch for quiet bays with beautiful beaches.
On both sides of the village of Carvoeiro hotels and resorts were built on the cliffs provide spectacular views over the Atlantic .
This area is also known by golfers , the   Pestana Golf Resort has two competition rounds of 18 holes with the name of   Gramacho and Vale da Pinta .
The Algarve has beaches with good conditions for practicing windsurfing , lovers of the sport find a wide range of possibilities and places of choice.
In the    Costa Vicentina , strong winds and calm waters of the beaches do Martinhal , do Tonel and Meia Praia are ideal places to practice   slalom , freeride and freestyle .
To the west in the area of Portimao , Praia da Rocha  is ideal for windsurfing formula or freeride , one of the best golf race formula windsurfing in Europe.
In winter it is a great place to practice with waves. Also  Praia do Alvor and Ria do Alvor are ideal for freeride, slalom and freestyle.
The Praias of Angrinha , Ferragudo , fishermen and Nova in Armacao de Pera , Fishers , Forte de São João , Maria Luisa , Olhos de Agua and Falesia in Albufeira , Vale do Lobo , Dunas Douradas , Garrão , Ancão and beaches of the Ilhas, in Faro , in Praia da Fuzeta and the island Ilha da Armona , in the area of Olhão , Cabanas , height and Adão and Eve , in Tavira , are beaches with excellent conditions to practice this type, having the possibility to rent the necessary material.
Beginners have the Ilha Deserta , in Faro , the possibility of practicing in a simulator and to rent boards and take the first steps in this sport.
It is impossible to speak of Portugal without mentioning one of the most exotic places in Europe : the Algarve . This is one of the most popular destinations for tourism .
Located south of the country , still retains the architecture and some typical customs of the time of Muslim occupation. The region of Algarve is ideal for those who enjoy beautiful sandy beaches and sports nautical and beach .

Northern Algarve mountains reserves still do Cao Espinhação of Monchique and Calderón , set in a coastal area with strong winds.
The region provides a beauty that fills the eyes with warm colors and a variety of fig, almond orchards and flowers.

In contrast, the southern coast has an extensive line of beaches of soft sand and waves crashing on the rocks irregular. And it is clear that formidable a coast like that there's no shortage optimal sailing facilities to practice all kinds of sports activities.

The beach of Manta Rota is a large beach which is located in the town of the same name, in Vila Real de Santo Antonio district of Faro , a fishing village in origin and an important tourist center today, still retains some of its traditional appearance.
The sandy borders with the lagoon system of Ria Formosa . It has a fairly long dune except in the center where the population and facilities for tourism.
Overpasses bathers take to the sand and the wider public and orderly parking is adjacent to the shade of poplar trees in the area east of the beach.
Less than neighboring area frequented Balnaid of Monte Gordo , still offers quiet corners especially at the ends of the beach.
The beach Praia do Garrão, in Almancil ,  is located on the border of Ria Formosa Natural Park , so it is a relatively isolated beach, with ample space for the practice of the most diverse beach and water sports, being a the expanses of the Algarve .


Swimmers who like privacy can also find more private areas through the extension of the beach.
Located not far from the resort of Vale do Garrão , is frequented by tourists in general be suitable for all ages.
In the surrounding area there is a pine forest surrounding a lake that forms an interesting ecosystem for resident and migratory birdlife.
The beach Praia Grande de Pera is located in the Algarve  between Armacao de Pera and Albufeira in concelho of Silves .
This beach is very popular with bathers due to the nearly two miles long of sandy and clean, open landscape and urban image.
Usually has a calm sea excellent for swimming practice and also for families as children can develop in a safe environment.
As a wide beach with few people is common practice nudism.