Praia do Lacém

Praia do Lacém features a narrow sandy strip bordered by salt marshes and low dunes with European beachgrass along the Ria Formosa coastline.

The beach forms part of the protected Ria Formosa National Park, established in 1987 to preserve the natural coastal formations and marine ecosystems.

Local fishermen maintain traditional practices by navigating the waters between Cabanas Island and the mainland, sustaining centuries-old maritime activities.

Access requires walking 1.5 kilometers on a dirt path from EN 125 road, with no designated parking areas or supervision facilities available.

The beach connects to Cabanas Island through a thin water channel, allowing visitors to observe shore birds feeding in the nutrient-rich mudflats.

Location: Vila Nova de Cacela

Address: Praia do Lacém Mar, Quinta de baixo, 8900 Vila Nova de Cacela, Portugal

Phone: +351934901576

Website: https://visitalgarve.pt/pt/3087/praia-do-lacem.aspx

GPS coordinates: 37.14333,-7.56750

Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:17