St. Lawrence Beach, Portugal - Beach Guide, Info, Photos

St. Lawrence Beach is a small, cosy beach known for its natural beauty. The beach is surrounded by cliffs, making it a perfect spot for rock climbing and adventure.

However, the access to the beach is not the easiest, particularly for those with disabilities. It is also important to note that the tide at St. Lawrence Beach comes in quite fast.

The beach is dog-friendly but does not have any facilities.

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What to do at St. Lawrence Beach? Visitor Reviews Where to Stay near St. Lawrence Beach? Where is St. Lawrence Beach? St. Lawrence Beach: Weather Today Beaches near St. Lawrence Beach

What to do at St. Lawrence Beach?

Restaurants

Best restaurants near St. Lawrence Beach include Lourenço, Restaurante Praia da Galé, O Galeão, Market Kitchen Algarve and Paper Moon Algarve.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and tranquility of the beach, with its surrounding cliffs and opportunities for rock climbing and adventure. The beach is also appreciated for being dog-friendly. However, some visitors complain about the poor accessibility, especially for those with disabilities.

Where to Stay near St. Lawrence Beach?

Visitors to St. Lawrence Beach often stay in the nearby town of Lagos, which offers a variety of accommodation options and is known for its vibrant nightlife and historical sites. While the beach itself lacks nearby accommodations, many tourists make it a day trip from Lagos or neighboring Albufeira, where they enjoy the local amenities and return for a relaxing evening.

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

Where is St. Lawrence Beach?

Latitude: 37.0777829 / Longitude: -8.3116449

St. Lawrence Beach is located in Faro District. The following map of St. Lawrence Beach shows the exact location.

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St. Lawrence Beach: Weather Today

📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Summary
Full Forecast

Today might not be ideal for classic beach activities at St. Lawrence Beach. The maximum air temperature will be 15.4 °C. Expect generally cloudy conditions. The sea temperature is 14.6 °C, so it's too cold for swimming. There's a slight chance of rain, but rainfall is expected to be minimal. The wind will be moderate, with stronger gusts at times, so it might feel a bit breezy on the beach. The waves are moderate, around 1 meter high. The UV index will reach 5.

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Air

Low / High	8.2°C/15.4°C
Feels Like (High)	12.3°C

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Sea

Sea Temperature	14.6 °C
Wave Height	1.0 m

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Rain

Rain Chance	5%
Rainfall	0 mm
Rain Duration	0 h

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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset	06:51/18:35
Sunshine Hours	9.7 hrs
UV Index	5
Cloud Cover	66%

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Wind

Speed	20.7 km/h
Gusts	42.5 km/h
Direction	N