With August now at its peak and temperatures climbing all over the country, many bathers look more than just beautiful landscapes or fine sand. For those who spend hours in the sand, the water temperature becomes an essential criterion and, in this field, there is an Algarve beach that is standing out from the rest, being considered the hottest in the country.
According to data from the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (), the beach of height, also known as Alagoa Beach, located in the municipality of Castro Marim, records the temperature of the hottest seawater in mainland Portugal. At the top time, aquatic thermometers have reached 23.9 ° C: a value that remains above average and is increasingly attracting visitors to the leventy Algarve.
Where heat feels in water
According to the IPMA, this beach is a positive exception, especially for those who want to avoid the usual impact of cold waters from the Portuguese coast. Mediterranean influence, the natural shelter of the area and local geography help maintain the milder temperature: ideal for families, elderly or those who simply prefer to swim with comfort.
Writes the Visalgarve portal that, in addition to the water temperature, Alagoa Beach has a protagonism gain for its wide length of white sand, calm sea and wooden walkways that facilitate access. The presence of bathing surveillance and support zones makes this destination even more appealing.
More health, less thermal shock
The choice of warmer water beaches is not just a matter of taste. According to experts cited by the Sapo Lifestyle site, swimming in warm water promotes muscle relaxation, helps circulation and is especially recommended for people with reduced mobility or joint problems.
In addition, in August, prolonged periods of sun exposure ask for safer alternatives to the body, and a dive without cold water scare can be the ideal complement.
Height is not a single case
Despite the highlight given to the height, there are other beaches in the Algarve that also have above average temperatures. According to the IPMA, in Faro the water can reach 23.3 ° C, and in Albufeira the values are around 23 ° C. According to the Morning Mailthis difference is explained by the influence of Mediterranean waters on the most sheltered areas of the levent.
How to get to the hottest beach in the country
By car: Who leaves Faro or Vila Real de Santo António can follow the EN125 to Castro Marim. The beach is well signposted and has free parking.
Bus: There are regular careers from Tavira or Faro with height stops. Then a short walk is enough to reach the sand.
Train: The nearest station is Vila Real de Santo António. From there, the route to the beach can be made by taxi or bus (about 6 km).
Ideal conditions for the rest of the month
IPMA forecasts indicate that during August, water in this Algarve zone will continue to be around 23 ° C and may rise slightly on the hottest days. The air temperature, often above 30 ° C at this time of year, causes the contrast between ambient heat and water to become much more pleasant than on the western coast beaches.
TIPS TO MAKE MEASURES
If you plan to visit Alagoa Beach in the coming days, take it with a hat, sunscreen, abundant water and comfortable shoes, especially if you intend to walk at the end of the day. The zone also offers good conditions for picnics or outdoor dinners, in the shadow of a typically algarve sunset.
Because warm water also counts
With increasing demand for more comfortable beaches, this slight difference in water temperature can transform the bathing experience. Alagoa beach offers a rare balance: hot and inviting water, adequate infrastructures and a quiet engaging, away from the crowds of the Well.
And in a summer that promises to remain hot, diving without shiver can be exactly what you are looking for to truly relax.
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