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Here are tomorrow’s best beach picks for Friday, 20 March 2026 across the Algarve, with cool air, cloudy skies and breezy conditions on all coasts.
Tomorrow’s Beach Picks
Praia da Pipa
West CoastPraia dos Três Irmãos
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia dos Três Irmãos
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Camilo
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia de Almádena (Cabanas Velhas)
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia da Pipa
West CoastPraia do Camilo
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia do Submarino (Alvor)
BarlaventoPraia da Barreta (Ilha Deserta)
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia dos Pinheiros (Lagos)
BarlaventoPraia da Barreta (Ilha Deserta)
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia dos Pinheiros (Lagos)
BarlaventoPraia da Barreta (Ilha Deserta)
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia da Arrifana
West CoastPraia da Prainha (Alvor)
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia da Amoreira
West CoastPraia da Prainha (Alvor)
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Amoreira
West CoastPraia da Prainha (Alvor)
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia da Pipa
West CoastPraia da Marinha
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia do Penedo
West CoastPraia da Marinha
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Pipa
West CoastPraia da Marinha
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia dos Três Irmãos
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia do Burgau
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
Praia da Pipa
West CoastPraia do Submarino (Alvor)
BarlaventoPraia do Almargem
SotaventoOn Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.
Praia do Penedo
West CoastPraia dos Pinheiros (Lagos)
BarlaventoPraia do Homem Nu
SotaventoSunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.
Praia da Pipa
West CoastPraia dos Pinheiros (Lagos)
BarlaventoPraia do Almargem
SotaventoOn Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.
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West Coast
Praia das Adegas is tomorrow’s top-scoring beach in the Algarve at 58.2, and the clear leader for naturist visitors. Expect cool air around 15.3°C with water at 14.6°C, full cloud cover and a strong SE wind of about 18.6 km/h, so it will feel fresh despite a decent comfort score of 51.3. Swell is moderate at around 1.94 m, making it more of a scenic, wild-beach day than a relaxed swim. The beach faces SW, is known for being quiet with a high quiet score, but has no facilities at all and only a moderate, steep access path, so it suits prepared naturists and hikers rather than families.
With limited amenities and a low amenities score, plan to bring everything you need, including warm layers for the wind and cool water, and allow extra time for the descent and climb back up. Parking is basic and the area is best for those who want a peaceful, wild-feeling beach day rather than convenience.
Barlavento (Western Algarve)
Praia de Beliche is tomorrow’s most practical choice in the western Algarve, with an overall score of 44.1. Air temperature sits around 14.9°C and water at 15.3°C, with full cloud cover and a strong SE wind of about 29 km/h, so expect a brisk, blustery feel and a lower comfort score of 31.7. Swell is fairly solid at around 2.48 m, which, combined with some natural shelter, makes it more of a dramatic wave-watching spot than a gentle paddle day.
Beliche stands out for its amenities score of 45 and easy access: there is a beach bar, snacks, toilets and sunbeds, plus a restaurant nearby and relatively good parking. It is not especially quiet or family-focused, but it works well for casual beachgoers and social groups who want facilities and a scenic cliff-backed bay even in cooler, windy weather. Naturism is tolerated but not the main focus, so it is a flexible option for mixed groups.
Sotavento (Eastern Algarve)
Praia de Cacela Velha is tomorrow’s main pick in the eastern Algarve, with an overall score of 32.7. Air temperature is around 15°C and water about 15.8°C, again under full cloud cover and a brisk SE wind of roughly 22 km/h. The comfort score sits at 36.0, with relatively small swell of about 1.32 m, so the sea state is gentler than on the west, though still cool for long swims.
This is the best option for families tomorrow, with a family score of 5 and a decent amenities score of 35, including toilets, a beach bar, snacks and a nearby restaurant. However, access is rated hard with a low parking score, so it suits families and groups who do not mind a bit of a trek in exchange for a more relaxed, lagoon-style setting. It is not especially quiet, and naturism is only tolerated, so expect a more mixed, social crowd rather than a secluded feel.