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

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
Today at Praia de Santo António is not ideal for the beach. The maximum air temperature will be 13.7 °C. Expect a cloudy day with a slight chance of rain. The wind might be a bit strong at times. The sea temperature is 14.4 °C, so it's too cold for swimming. The waves are moderate, reaching 1.2 m.
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Air

Low / High8.1°C/13.7°C
Feels Like (High)10°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature14.4 °C
Wave Height1.2 m
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Rain

Rain Chance20%
Rainfall0.2 mm
Rain Duration2 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:38/17:45
Sunshine Hours8.1 hrs
UV Index3.35
Cloud Cover67%
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Wind

Speed30.9 km/h
Gusts51.8 km/h
DirectionW

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