The popular television host Cristina Ferreira shared on social networks a text that is impressed by an Algarve beach just kilometers from the Spain border. The publication shared on Instagram underlines the tranquility and natural environment of the zone, making it clear that many Portuguese and Spanish choose this vacation destination year after year.
This is Praia Verde, which the presenter describes as a “southern paradise”, noting that “it is difficult to get out of here”. According to the publication, this destination is in one of the most oriental zones of the Algarve, in full proximity to Spain, which reinforces its popularity with tourists from both countries.
Location and Natural Environment
It should be noted that Praia Verde is surrounded by an extensive pine tree, which makes visitors feel the aroma of pines while staying in the sand. For east you can see Monte Gordo buildings, while a set of beaches that share the same sand to the Cacela peninsula extends to the west.
The location less than 20 minutes from the Spain border leads many Spanish tourists to choose from this beach, joining Portuguese families who visit it regularly. Explains the site that tides create small natural pools, much sought after by children during the bathing season.
Bathing conditions and tranquility
According to the Algarve Portugal Tourism tourism, the waters are usually calm and have temperatures slightly higher than those of the beaches of downtown and western Algarve. According to the same source, there is surveillance of saving swimmers during the bathing season, which contributes to increasing the safety of bathers.
Despite the presence of restaurants by the beach, the atmosphere remains quiet and the beach is rarely too full. Adds the publication that, on the dunes and pine forest, there are long treadmills that ensure access to the beach from the parking lot.
Accessibility and Wildlife
It refers to the same source that these treadmills also facilitate accessibility for people with reduced mobility. The shadow of pine trees is often used for picnics, and it is also common to observe chameleons in this area of dense vegetation.
Note that Praia Verde belongs to the municipality of Castro Marim, a village about 15 minutes by car. According to, this municipality deserves a visit not only for its thirteenth century castle, but also for the cultural events it organizes.
According to the same source, the last weekend of August is marked by the medieval days of Castro Marim, a historic fair with parades, music and traditional food stalls. The event attracts hundreds of visitors and is considered one of the main highlights of the Algarve cultural calendar.
Adds the publication that, together with the natural environment of Praia Verde, these initiatives help explain why so many families return to the region year after year, transforming this territory into a reference on the southern tourist map of Portugal.
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