Faro District, Portugal

Praia de Santo António

Praia de Santo António is a picturesque beach located in Vila Real de San Antonio, Portugal. Known for its fine sand, it is an ideal destination for families with young children.

The beach is accessible via a gravel lane, providing decent vehicular access for visitors. The beach is particularly beautiful, even during off-peak seasons such as April and November.

Explore accommodation options near Praia de Santo António and enjoy its fine sandy shores, perfect for family getaways.

It is also a haven for shell collectors due to the abundance of shells found along its shores. Despite the high temperatures that can reach up to 100F, the beach remains a perfect place to be, offering a sense of paradise to its visitors.

What to do at Praia de Santo António?

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Praia de Santo António include Bar António, Grand Beach Club, Dom Petisco and Santo António.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty of the beach, with many praising its fine sand and abundance of shells, making it ideal for families with young children. They also appreciate the decent vehicular access along a gravel track. However, no significant complaints were mentioned in the reviews.

Where to Stay near Praia de Santo António?

Most visitors to Praia de Santo António in Vila Real de San Antonio often stay in the nearby town of Vila Real de Santo António, which offers a variety of accommodation options. Alternatively, some choose to stay in Monte Gordo, a popular tourist area with more extensive facilities and easy access to the beach.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Praia de Santo António?

Latitude: 37.1734746 / Longitude: -7.4222799

Praia de Santo António is located in Faro District. The following map of Praia de Santo António shows the exact location.

Praia de Santo António: Weather Today

📅 Sunday, October 26, 2025
Today at Praia de Santo António is not ideal for a full beach day. Expect some rain. The maximum air temperature will be 22 °C. The sea temperature is 19.7 °C and the waves are small. The sky will be heavily clouded. The wind will be light.
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Air

Low / High18.8°C/22°C
Feels Like (High)23.9°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature19.7 °C
Wave Height0.6 m
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Rain

Rain Chance33%
Rainfall2 mm
Rain Duration3 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:48/18:38
Sunshine Hours5.0 hrs
UV Index3.05
Cloud Cover96%
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Wind

Speed11.2 km/h
Gusts20.9 km/h
DirectionSW

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