Armacao de Pera: Long Beach Near Benagil

Armação de Pêra is a relaxed resort town in the central Algarve with one of the region’s longest beaches, a fishing beach where boats still land, and a lovely cove-dotted coastline to the west. It feels more Portuguese than nearby Albufeira, and it’s close to Benagil.

Quick answer: Armação is about 15 minutes west of Albufeira. Enjoy the long town beach and promenade, take a boat trip from the fishermen’s beach to the Benagil caves, and explore the coves to the west such as Praia da Senhora da Rocha. See places to stay in Armação de Pêra.

Things to do

• The town beach: a long, wide stretch of sand, great for families.
• The fishermen’s beach: colourful boats and boat trips. See Benagil boat tours.
• Senhora da Rocha: a tiny chapel on a headland between two coves.
• The coves: small beaches west towards Benagil.
• Seafood: restaurants along the promenade.

Where to stay

The luxurious Vila Vita Parc is on the clifftop just west of town. See the best hotels in the Algarve.

More: the Benagil cave, kid-friendly beaches and where to stay in the Algarve.

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