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Praia do Evaristo Beach (Algarve, Portugal) – Photos + Tips

Last updated on December 23, 2020 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

Small beach in Algarve Portugal, Praia do Evaristo Beach is unlike all the others. Not a long sandy beach, no high cliffs just plenty of low rock formations creating a labyrinth on the beach. And at high tide, the waves come crashing into them. I think this is the best beach for meditation in the Algarve. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit.

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Table of Contents
Why visit Evaristo Beach in Portugal?  Video
PLANNING TIPS - Praia do Evaristo, Algarve, Portugal
Access to Praia do Evaristo Beach
Visiting at high tide
Evaristo Beach Restaurant

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Why visit Evaristo Beach in Portugal?  Video

Evaristo is not the most famous of the beaches in Portugal. It does not have the drama or the color.
However, it does offer a splendid show at high tide.
The area is cover with low rocks, on which the waves come crashing and explode in the air.
We stayed a whole hour just sitting and watching. But I could have stayed longer, it was so relaxing!

visit Evaristo Beach in Portugal

Below is a short video to show you the action:

More photos and details after the planning tips.


PLANNING TIPS - Praia do Evaristo, Algarve, Portugal

How to get to Praia do Evaristo

  • On the Algarve coast
  • West of Albufeira, between Gale Beach and Praia de Sao Rafael
  • Albufeira to Evaristo beach = 15min drive
  • Portimao to Evaristo beach = 35min drive
  • One lane road at the end to reach the carpark (but paved)
Access Praia do Evaristo Beach

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Visiting Evaristo Beach

  • On the beach is the Evaristo Restaurant which apparently has a good reputation for fresh fish and seafood
  • Plan at least 1h to explore but I recommend longer to enjoy
  • I recommend a visit at high tide for photographers and for meditation
  • Few steps to reach the beach
  • Facilities and restaurant on the beach
  • Blue flag

Accommodations

  • For a stay in town: Check out the best rated accommodations in Albufeira
  • For a stay closer to this beach: Check out the best rated accommodations in Sesmarias

Access to Praia do Evaristo Beach

Praia do Evaristo in a small beach, but it has all the facilities.
Because there are no high cliffs, there are far fewer steps to reach the sand.

The beach is actually famous because of its restaurant which attracts fish and seafood lovers.

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The beach has golden sand and low ochre cliffs.

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Visiting at high tide

The particularity of the beach and its surroundings are the labyrinth of rocks on the ground. 

It is great for kids and adults alike to explore all those pools and rock formations.

And thanks to the fact that it is further away from Albufeira and a little isolated, it has a lot of charm. 

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Waves crashing

I think the best part is to walk the side of the beach at high tide to admire the waves crashing on those rocks.

It is a mesmerizing spectacle. I could have stayed there for hours!!!

Below is a series of photos of the crashing waves. 

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Evaristo Beach Restaurant

The local restaurant is quite well-known in the area.
It offers seafood and fresh fish, which is perfect with the view.
It was closed at the time I visited, but I wish I could have enjoyed it.
On the picture below, it is at the bottom of stairs with the big windows.

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