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Praia do Cabeço — Complete Guide 2026

★ 4.6
💧 Água Calm
🏖️ Areia Fine golden
📏 Extensão ~0.8 km
🅿️ Parking Yes, free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Famílias Good

Praia do Cabeço is another beach in the municipality of Castro Marim, on the eastern Algarve coast, near the mouth of the Guadiana river and the border with Spain. It has a 4.6 rating and a Good score for family suitability.

Getting there and parking

It sits on the same stretch of coast as Castro Marim, close to Praia Verde. Free parking is available right next to the sand.

The sand and the sea

It’s a smaller beach, with around 0.8 km of fine golden sand and calm water — features reflected in its 4.6 rating.

Facilities

Free parking is available right by the sand. Its family-suitability score is Good, well suited to a relaxed afternoon at the beach.

Where to eat

We don’t have verified information on specific restaurants right at this beach. For meals, the most practical option is to head into Castro Marim, which has a range of restaurants and cafés.

Nearby beaches

About 2 km away lies Praia Verde, within the same municipality. A little further are Praia da Alagoa, in Altura (about 6.5 km), and Praia da Manta Rota (about 8.4 km). Praia de Cacela Velha is about 10.5 km away.

Where to stay

The closest place to stay is Pé na Areia – Guest House, about 4 km away. See more places to stay near Praia do Cabeço.