Praia do Vau – the complete guide

General information

Praia do Vau is a beach in Portimão. It is located right next to the popular Praia da Rocha.

Praia do Vau is surrounded by impressive cliffs, giving the visitors of this beach a spectacular view. The sand is fine and golden, while the sea is relatively calm. The sea is great for swimming and the temperature in summer can be quite warm. The beach is also very long, making it perfect for beach walks, especially during low tide. From Praia do Vau, you can walk all the way to the end of Praia da Rocha and back. This is a walk of several kilometres, but is highly recommended.

The beach is very popular among Portuguese families, especially with children. There are natural rock pools, which are usually enjoyed by children. The water in these pools can get much warmer than the sea water temperature as well. The cliffs on the west side of this beach block a part of the wind, making the beach a bit more sheltered than Praia da Rocha.

 

It can also get quite crowded in the summer. The appearance of a crowded beach can be especially apparent during high tide. However, the beach is always less crowded than Praia da Rocha. Since the beach is quite big, you will always be able to find a spot on this beach.

Praia do Vau – Facilities

There are many restaurants, bars and clubs in the Praia da Rocha area, which is located a short walking distance from Praia do Vau. Although there are less hotels near Praia do Vau than near Praia da Rocha, there are still some hotels nearby, like JardminDoVau.

Facilities in Praia do Vau:
• Restaurant: yes
• Bar/club: yes
• Toilet: yes
• Shower: yes
• Water sports: yes
• Sunbeds: yes
• Parking: yes
• Lifeguards: yes
• Blue flag beach: yes