Praia do Amado, Surfing beach in Costa Vicentina Natural Park, Portugal.
The one-kilometer stretch of golden sand sits between red and ochre cliffs, with multiple connected bays forming a continuous shoreline.
The beach has maintained its natural state within the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, preserving the untouched character of Portugal's western coast.
International surfing competitions take place at this location throughout the year, establishing it as a central point for Portuguese surf culture.
Wooden staircases from the hilltop parking area lead to the beach, where surf schools and equipment rentals operate during peak seasons.
The combination of western exposure and Atlantic swells creates year-round wave conditions that attract surfers from across Europe to this location.
Location: Bordeira
Website: https://bathingwaters.eu/algarve/faro/aljezur/PTCL3P
Address: Praia do Amado, Portugal
Website: https://bathingwaters.eu/algarve/faro/aljezur/PTCL3P
GPS coordinates: 37.16654,-8.90455
Latest update: September 8, 2025 20:36
The Algarve region offers diverse photo opportunities from coastal formations to historical structures. The Benagil cave displays a natural ceiling opening, while Ponta da Piedade presents limestone cliffs by the Atlantic. The red sandstone Castle of Silves stands on a hill, and Capela dos Ossos shows architectural elements made of bones. The region includes beaches like Praia da Marinha with rock formations, and natural areas such as Ria Formosa with its water channels and wildlife. Historical sites include the Sagres Fortress and Roman ruins at Cerro da Villa.
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Hermitage of Our Lady of Guadalupe
9.9 km
Bordeira's beach
3.8 km
Zoo Lagos
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Conjunto de menires de Milrei e do Padrão
11.7 km
Vale Boi archaeological site
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Mata Nacional de Barão de São João
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Menir de Aspradantes
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Torre de Aspa
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Praia da Cordoama
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Igreja matriz de Vila do Bispo
9.4 km
Vale Figueiras Beach
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Main church of Barão de São João
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Igreja da Raposeira
9.4 km
Igreja Paroquial de Barão de São Miguel
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Câmara Municipal de Vila do Bispo
9.4 km
Posto da Guarda Fiscal, GF, de Torre de Aspa
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Conjunto de menires de Vila do Bispo (Pedra Escorregadia; Casa do Francês; Amantes I; Amantes II; Cerro do Camacho)
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
11.7 km
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2.2 km
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Capela de Santo António de Budens
11.2 km
Menires do Cerro do Camacho
11.6 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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Beach Castelejo
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