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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 do Telheiro
West CoastPraia de Beliche
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia de João de Arens
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia do Castelejo
West CoastPraia do Barranco
BarlaventoPraia da Terra Estreita
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia de Olhos de Água
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia da Luz
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia de Olhos de Água
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia do Telheiro
West CoastPraia de Beliche
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia da Arrifana
West CoastPraia de João de Arens
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia do Castelejo
West CoastPraia do Barranco
BarlaventoPraia da Terra Estreita
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia do Telheiro
West CoastPraia de Olhos de Água
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia de João de Arens
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia do Castelejo
West CoastPraia do Barranco
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia do Telheiro
West CoastPraia de Beliche
BarlaventoPraia da Barreta (Ilha Deserta)
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia do Barranco
BarlaventoPraia de Cacela Velha
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia do Barranco
BarlaventoPraia de Cacela Velha
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia de Vale Figueiras
West CoastPraia da Prainha (Alvor)
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia de Armação de Pêra
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia de Vale Figueiras
West CoastPraia dos Pescadores (Albufeira)
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia do Telheiro
West CoastPraia de Benagil
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia de Benagil
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia do Castelejo
West CoastPraia da Marinha
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia da Bordeira
West CoastPraia de Beliche
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia de Benagil
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia da Bordeira
West CoastPraia da Marinha
BarlaventoPraia da Terra Estreita
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
Praia do Telheiro
West CoastPraia da Nossa Senhora da Rocha
BarlaventoPraia da Ilha da Culatra
SotaventoOn Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia do Paraíso
BarlaventoPraia da Manta Rota
SotaventoSaturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.
Praia do Castelejo
West CoastPraia do Barranco
BarlaventoPraia da Terra Estreita
SotaventoSunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.
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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.