In the middle of summer, thousands of Portuguese and tourists go to the south of the country in search of sun, tranquility and sea. The Algarve continues to lead preferences, but there is a new reason to put this region at the top of the choices: the seafood temperature, with a particular beach to stand out for the hot water temperature readings.
According to the Portuguese Navy, Faro Beach recorded 25.7 degrees Celsius in seawater, a value that exceeds the average of the last decade and approaches the national record.
The former absolute maximum was also registered on the same beach, on July 28, 2016, with 26.5 degrees. The weather conditions of recent weeks have contributed to this exceptional heating.
Chains, sun and calm sea help climb the temperature
According to the same source, this climb resulted from the conjugation of several factors, including absence of strong wind, weak maritime agitation and high solar radiation.
These elements favor superficial water heating, especially in the coastal areas less exposed to Atlantic circulation.
Writes the Portuguese Navy who, when these conditions remain for several consecutive days, the waters of the coast of Algarve reach higher than usual temperatures, creating uncommon scenarios for the summons.
Height Beach continues among the most sought after
Another of the bathing areas with above average water temperatures is the beach in height, in the municipality of Castro Marim.
According to the records, during the summer it is possible to find values between 21.2 and 24 degrees Celsius.
It refers to the same source as the orientation of the coast and low depth of the waters near the margin contribute to a higher thermal retention, making these beaches particularly appealing to prolonged baths.
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Albufeira follows the trend
The water temperature on Albufeira beach also follows this trend.
According to the Portuguese Navy, thermometers have recorded values of around 21.1 degrees, making the bathing experience more comfortable for residents and visitors.
Explains the same source that, although slightly below the peaks verified in sagging and height, these values remain above average for the southern coast, which usually records colder waters even in the summer months.
A summer with warmer water than usual
Monitoring by the Portuguese Navy confirms that the waters of the Algarve have been consistently warmer.
This positive, though discreet variation is sufficient to be felt by bathers and can condition the preferences of those who choose the bathing destinations based on the thermal comfort of water.
It adds the same source that the persistence of favorable weather conditions should maintain this trend by the end of the bathing season.
The hottest water is in Faro
In this scenario, Faro Beach takes a prominent place.
With records that exceed 25 degrees, it consolidates itself as one of the beaches with the hottest waters in the country.
The data is the basis for those looking for not only sand and sun, but also longer baths on a hot water beach.
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