Praia da Alagoa, in Altura, is a family beach in the municipality of Castro Marim, with warm water and good infrastructure. It holds a Blue Flag, a 4.4 rating and an Excellent score for families.
Getting there and parking
It’s located in Altura, within the municipality of Castro Marim, on the eastern Algarve coast. Free parking is available near the sand.
The sand and the sea
Around 1.5 km of fine golden sand meets calm, warm water — conditions that, along with good infrastructure, earned this beach its Blue Flag, awarded every year for water quality and safety.
Facilities
Free parking is available near the beach, along with an Excellent family-suitability score — two strong points for this 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 Altura, which has a range of restaurants and cafés.
Nearby beaches
Right next door, less than 2 km away, is Praia da Manta Rota. Praia de Cacela Velha is about 4.1 km away. Further out are Praia Verde (about 4.8 km) and Praia do Cabeço (about 6.5 km).
Where to stay
Near the sand there are several local places to stay, such as SeaScape Villa, BS House Praia da Lota and Apartamento Orla-Mar, all just over 1 km away. Check availability near Praia da Alagoa.