Beaches :: Villa Paraiso

Villa Paraiso is located along the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve! would you like to sunbathe undisturbed on nude beaches or dressed beaches its all there. 2.4 Km further you will find one of the typical beaches for which the Algarve is famous for, Cova Redonda is a strip of barely 150m fine sand, delicious protected from the wind by the rough eroded sand cliffs which reaching high out above the sea. Or choose one of the nearby other small beaches in the bays at the foot of the jagged cliffs, such as Praiha dos Bejinhos with the rocks in the sea. So there are 5 beaches within 2.5 miles of Villa Paraiso, also one of the beaches below the Chapel of Senhora da Rocha is nice, large and quiet.

The endless sandy beach of Armação de Pera is also just 5Km road, this beach slopes gradually into the sea and you can also go for endless hiking, here also lies the lagoon where you can observe a lot of migratory birds. Not officially but on a large piece of beach like in more places in the Algarve you can also created nude, useful if you want to have a streak-free tan or want to swim like in the movie Blue Lagoon.

Only at 5 Km you will find one of the best known beaches Marinha Beach!, It's fairly recently voted one of the 40 most beautiful beaches in the world. Nearby you will find more small beaches. Actually you can go from the first beach which is near our coastline follow the track and discover all the beach yourself, it is also a very nice area for walking, with many gated sinkholes in the ground where the sea has found her way to, at the beach in Albandeira you can have a rest, eat a pizza and drink sangria or other drinks, walk to the right of the bar on the cliffs because here it is great to take pictures.

On the west coast, you'll find unspoiled nature, with nude beaches overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and they are very popular with surfers. Are you going to the east in the Algarve, passing Faro, then you find the elongated dunes islands off the coast, you can get here only by boat or water taxi, here even survives one of the world's largest colonies of sea horses. With over 200 km of coastline and dozens of beaches with official recognition using the European Blue Flag, the Algarve offers something for everyone.

Nude Beaches

Algarve has three official nude beaches and several where the Portuguese Naturist Federation says naturism is tolerated. These unofficial nude beaches are mostly found on the wild west coast and on the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The number of naturists in Portugal seems to grow every year, and there are as many locals as tourists at these clothing-optional beaches. Of course there are also beaches where naturism was once common and that some publications still list as nudist-friendly, but bigger crowds have driven the naturists away. Still, today you have nearly two dozen beaches to choose from, if you want to avoid tan lines and feel closer to nature. Favorite beaches from Villa Paraiso are mentioned first.

Praia Grande Armacao: 5km until recently, it was such a nearly-deserted and peaceful place, that it was an unofficial close by nude beach. Resorts built nearby and boardwalk for the crowds from Armação de Pêra drove away the naturists, but you can try at the far end still some people go nude.

Meia Praia: 20km Only the eastern end! This section is also known as Praia do Vale da Lama, but it’s still Meia Praia, and that’s where the Portuguese Naturist Federation says naturism is tolerated.

Praia de João de Arens: 15km This “secret” beach has become a favorite for a holiday in the sun au naturel. Hidden at the bottom of a pine-covered promontory, it’s mostly frequented by young couples (straight and gay), who are brave enough to follow a trail down the cliff. It looks more difficult than it actually is, and the reward for the short hike is a stunning natural scenery

Praia do Submarino: 15km Very few people know about this beach named after a submarine-shaped rock emerging from the water. It’s right next to Praia de João de Arens, but you won’t find it on most maps. You also need to follow a trail down a cliff to reach it, but it’s only accessible at low tide.

Praia do Barranco: You’ll find a considerable number of nude sunbathers at this beach

Praia dos Pinheiros: Many people find this beach by chance, when they walk over the cliffs from the famous beach of Camilo to the north or from the Ponta da Piedade headland to the south. The view from above is breathtaking, leading many to look for the trail that leads to the bottom of the steep cliff. Only the young and adventurous end up doing it, and discover a naturist paradise.

Ilha Deserta: 45km Officially declared a nude beach in 2011, it’s on a deserted island reached by ferry from the city of Faro.

Praia do Homem Nu: 63km Accessed through Praia do Barril in Ilha de Tavira (about a 20-minute walk), this became an official nude beach in 2004

Praia das Adegas: 50km Despite its relatively small size, this is the most popular of the three official nude beaches. If you’re looking for seclusion, you won’t find it here, as space is limited

Ilha de Tavira: 64km Walk away from the crowded area with restaurants and parasols, and you’ll see people sunbathing nude at this very popular beach.

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