Praia Da Ponta Grande

Located in the city of Albufeira, in the southern Algarve region, Praia Da Ponta Grande - also known as Praia do Buraco - is a small and thin beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  This small, sheltered cove is tucked between two rocky headlands and is adjacent to the famous Praia do Ninho de Andorinha and Plaza del Risco.   It has a beautiful background of rocky cliffs, hidden coves, and coastal vegetation, which together provide Instagram-worthy views of the vast North Atlantic Ocean.  It is important to note that these rugged cliffs at the beach are subject to erosion, so we recommend being careful while below, as there is a possibility of falling rocks and stones.

Praia Da Ponta Grande does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly.

Praia Da Ponta Grande offers several fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, and hiking.  If you are planning to go into the water, it is a naturally sheltered bay, making it a perfect spot for swimming.  The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  The beach offers amazing opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the underwater world.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  There is a point on a cliff known for taking the best Praia Da Ponta Grande pictures.  It is perfect for visitors looking for a serene experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  Dogs are allowed here if they are on a leash, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Praia Da Ponta Grande does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Praia Da Ponta Grande is easy - the beach has a few parking spots located at the end of R. de Joao Guita 8200, Albufeira, which is easily accessible via State Road M526.  After parking, visitors have to hike down a rugged path to access the beach.

Praia Da Ponta Grande is a perfect place to watch the sunset over the Albufeira coast.

There are many attractions near Praia Da Ponta Grande.  Marina de Albufeira is a family-friendly recreational area that offers many amenities, including restaurants, bars, swimming pools, shops, a promenade, and water sports activities.  Visitors can enjoy boat trips and stroll along the promenade.  Zoomarine Algarve is a popular marine theme park that offers interesting dolphin shows, sea lion presentations, tropical bird performances, and educational exhibitions focused on protecting marine life and promoting environmental awareness.  In addition, visitors can also enjoy a mini-roller coaster, carousel, giant wheel,water slides, swimming pools, and other recreational facilities.    Aqualand Algarve is a family-friendly water park that features many thrilling water slides, wave pools, a lazy river, and splash pools.  It offers many other amenities, including restaurants, snack bars, picnic areas, sun loungers, parasol rental facilities, and locker rental services.  The Castle of Paderne is a well-preserved 12th-century Moorish fortress that features crenelated walls, towers, and a central courtyard.  It offers a unique glimpse into medieval history and provides panoramic views of the town of Albufeira and the Quarteira River.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Albufeira Old Town is located in the central part of the city and is well-known for its narrow cobblestone streets, buildings adorned with colorful trim, churches, museums, and traditional Portuguese architecture.  In addition, it offers a unique blend of history, culture, dining, and entertainment, making it a must-visit destination for tourists exploring the Algarve region of Portugal.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a six-minute drive of Praia Da Ponta Grande.  Restaurante Evaristo is an upscale restaurant that has outdoor seating areas and serves salads, wraps, burgers, pasta, seafood, clams, shrimp, squids, lobsters, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  Restaurante 54 serves delicious seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.    Restaurante Solgamba serves amazing salads, bruschetta, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes.  La Barca Restaurant serves amazing salads, pizzas, calzones, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, El Barrio Tapas Restaurant serves salads, burgers, paellas, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Praia Da Ponta Grande, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star NAU Sao Rafael Suites is four minutes away by car and offers many amenities including three outdoor pools, a kid’s pool, a tennis court, a spa with a heated indoor pool, massage service, a hammam, a sauna, and two upscale restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Hotel Vila Gale Collection Praia, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa, a yoga studio, a hammam, a hot tub, tennis courts, and a restaurant.   Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Ponta Grande Resort, which has many amenities, including two outdoor pools, a hot tub, a massage room, a fitness center, a game room, tennis courts, a playground, a restaurant, and a terrace.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Villas Barrocal, which offers a few amenities including an outdoor pool, a game room, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Hapimag Resort Albufeira offers several amenities including an outdoor pool, a spa, and a restaurant.