Praia de São Rafael

Sandstone cove · Albufeira (Algarve)

A compact cove framed by sculpted sandstone pillars, with a second beach at low tide and boardwalks through the pines. Hotels and cafés sit close, but the rock formations keep it scenic.

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Natural arches and tidal pools
Pine-shaded access paths
Nearby Praia do Castelo
Busy in August — go early

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