Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

Praia do Vale do Olival

The beach of Praia do Vale do Olival is located approximately 13 kilometers to the east of Carvoeiro city in Portugal. This sandy beach boasts its own lifeguard service and has been rated as both accessible and child-friendly.

As is typical of Portugal's southern coast, Praia do Vale do Olival is surrounded by cliffs with a unique feature of a rocky arch located at the beach's eastern side.

Discover accommodation options near Praia do Vale do Olival and enjoy the stunning rocky arch on the beach's eastern side.

Visitors to this beach can enjoy basic amenities such as parking, a bar, toilets, loungers, showers and a restaurant.

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What to do at Praia do Vale do Olival?

Amenities

Praia do Vale do Olival amenities include parking, toilet, shower and loungers.

Bars

Best bars near Praia do Vale do Olival include Calixtos Beach Bar & Restaurant, Palm Beach Restaurant, Olivalmar, Pedro's Bar, Waterdog Bar, Oásis Bar, Havana Bar and Bruno's Bar.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Praia do Vale do Olival include Papa & Companhia, Sardinha Assada, Happy Talk, Restaurante Pôr do Sol, Palm Beach Restaurant, Whale Restaurant Vila Vita, Adega Restaurant, Atlantico Restaurant Vila Vita and Ocean.

Praia do Vale do Olival Photos

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that the beach has amazing views, superb cafes at reasonable prices, and a clean environment. Visitors​ like the lovely sand and the amazing caves but complain about the busyness and people trying to sell their stuff which can be noisy and annoying. Some visitors also complain about the cold water temperature and deep sand.

Where to Stay near Praia do Vale do Olival?

Most visitors choose to stay in the nearby town of Armação de Pêra, which offers a range of accommodations from hotels to holiday apartments, and is just a short drive away from Praia do Vale do Olival. Some visitors also opt for the charming village of Porches, which provides a quieter stay with easy access to the beach and other attractions in the Algarve region.

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

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What to do near Praia do Vale do Olival?

From Carvoeiro: Benagil Caves and Praia da Marinha Boat Trip
From Carvoeiro: Benagil Caves and Praia da Marinha Boat Trip
Carvoeiro/Portimão/Alvor: Wine Tour w/ Tasting, Tapas, Music
Carvoeiro/Portimão/Alvor: Wine Tour w/ Tasting, Tapas, Music
Carvoeiro: Benagil Cave Kayak Tour with 4k Photos
Carvoeiro: Benagil Cave Kayak Tour with 4k Photos
Carvoeiro & Ferragudo: Private Fat Bike Tour
Carvoeiro & Ferragudo: Private Fat Bike Tour
Portimão: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise to Benagil & Carvoeiro
Portimão: Half-Day Catamaran Cruise to Benagil & Carvoeiro
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha, & Carvoeiro Full-Day Tour
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha, & Carvoeiro Full-Day Tour
From Lagos: Scenic Cruise to the Benagil and Carvoeiro Caves
From Lagos: Scenic Cruise to the Benagil and Carvoeiro Caves
From Benagil: Coast Boat Tour with Benagil Cave
From Benagil: Coast Boat Tour with Benagil Cave
From Portimão: Benagil Boat Tour with Local Guide
From Portimão: Benagil Boat Tour with Local Guide
Lisbon: Day Trip To Algarve, Benagil Cave, Carvoeiro & Lagos
Lisbon: Day Trip To Algarve, Benagil Cave, Carvoeiro & Lagos
From Portimão: Benagil Caves Guided Speedboat Tour
From Portimão: Benagil Caves Guided Speedboat Tour
From Lisbon: Algarve, Benagil Sea Cave & Lagos Full-Day Tour
From Lisbon: Algarve, Benagil Sea Cave & Lagos Full-Day Tour
Lisbon: Algarve, Benagil Sea Cave, Lagos Private Tour
Lisbon: Algarve, Benagil Sea Cave, Lagos Private Tour
Albufeira: Sailing Boat Cruise BBQ & Open Bar on the Beach
Albufeira: Sailing Boat Cruise BBQ & Open Bar on the Beach
From Benagil: Benagil Cave & Marinha Beach Express Tour
From Benagil: Benagil Cave & Marinha Beach Express Tour
Lisbon: Private Day trip to Algarve, Benagil cave,Portimao
Lisbon: Private Day trip to Algarve, Benagil cave,Portimao
Private Tour to Lagos, Ponta da Piedade and Portimao
Private Tour to Lagos, Ponta da Piedade and Portimao
Armação de Pêra: Benagil´s 15 Best Caves Boat Tour
Armação de Pêra: Benagil´s 15 Best Caves Boat Tour
Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Senhora da Rocha Tour by Tuk Tuk
Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Senhora da Rocha Tour by Tuk Tuk
Benagil Beach: Kayak to Benagil caves at Sunrise, find peace
Benagil Beach: Kayak to Benagil caves at Sunrise, find peace

Where is Praia do Vale do Olival?

Latitude: 37.10201504 / Longitude: -8.36968303

Praia do Vale do Olival is located in Carvoeiro. The following map of Praia do Vale do Olival shows the exact location.


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Praia do Vale do Olival: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, July 12, 2025
Overall, it's a decent beach day at Praia do Vale do Olival. The air temperature will reach a high of 28.4 °C. Expect some clouds in the sky. The wind might be a bit strong at times. The sea temperature is 16.9 °C, which is rather cold. The waves are low. With a UV index of 8, remember to apply sunscreen.
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Air

Low / High19.3°C/28.4°C
Feels Like (High)28.8°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature16.9 °C
Wave Height0.6 m
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Rain

Rain Chance3%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:23/20:54
Sunshine Hours12.6 hrs
UV Index8.25
Cloud Cover49%
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Wind

Speed20.9 km/h
Gusts37.4 km/h
DirectionNW

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