Praia do Evaristo

Praia do Evaristo is a beach within the Municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve, Portugal. The beach is 3.8 mi west of the town of Albufeira and is 31.3 mi west of the regions capital of Faro. In 2012 Praia do Evaristo has been designated a Blue Flag Beach.

Description
Praia do Evaristo is a small popular beach to the west of the resort town of Albufeira. This well kept beach has blue flag status(2012). The beach has fine golden sand with low indented ochre coloured cliffs to the rear. On the sands there are a number of rocky little nooks and crannies provided by the various rock formations. To the centre back of the beach a seasonal watercourse which runs down to the sea and is completely dry for the majority of the year. The sea is safe and clean and has an average summer seawater temperature of 20-23 °C. The sea water quality classification system on has given this beach a three star rating. The rocky outcrops that clutter the seashore are an ideal environment for those that enjoy snorkelling where the marine life can be seen in abundants.

Car Park
To the back of the beach there is a car park of which some places there are allocated parking bays for disabled drivers displaying a European blue badge. Parking can prove very difficult during the busy summer months. From the car park there is a boardwalk down to, and along the beach which provides easy access for wheelchair users.

Facilities
During the summer season the beach is patrolled by lifeguards. There are Loungers, parasols and Pedalo's which can be hired. The beach has good access for the disabled having boardwalks running east and west along the back of the beach from the central car park. There are showers and toilets available at the eastern end of the beach next to the snack bar. There is also a beach restaurant which specialises in fish.

But no more.. feb 2024 the restaurant is gone, demolished. Empty, but stil gorgeous, beach now.