Praia do Vau

Golden sand between cliffs · Portimão (Algarve)

Vau is the local’s answer to Rocha: a quieter golden strand just west of the fort, framed by ochre cliffs with pines above, boardwalks over the dunes and family restaurants where grilled fish outlasts the tourist season.

Good to know

Quieter than the Rocha strip
Boardwalk over dunes, easy access
Cliff-side restaurants open year-round
Rock pools at the western end

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