Can I park at the bathing place Praia de São Rafael?

Yes, there is parking at Praia de São Rafael.

What is the equipment like on site?

This is part of the equipment: Lifeguard/rescue swimmer, Toilets, Showers, Beach loungers, Parasols

Praia de São Rafael

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In Portugal, Algarve

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Description

The beach Praia de São Rafael lies in Algarve in Portugal and is one of over 107 bathing facilities in the area of Distrikt Faro.

These include bathing lakes, beaches and outdoor pools that invite you to sunbathe and relax. As soon as you enter the bathing area, you can already see the sandy beach.

To ensure your safety while swimming, there is a lifeguard at the bathing area who keeps an eye on everything. Please inform yourself on the spot if there is someone present to benefit from their help.

Those who want to end the day with a visit to Retaurant will also find something in the surrounding area.

The bathing place has its own parking lot for the bathers, where you can park your car.

The special equipment includes Lifeguard/rescue swimmer, Toilets, Showers, Beach loungers, Parasols.

By the way, a fun highlight of the bathing area is Diving.

The water quality has been classified as "excellent"for 5 years in a row by the EU. for five years in a row. Thus, nothing stands in the way of bathing pleasure. This is a TOP bathing place.

So: When the temperatures are way too high again, treat yourself to some time off and visit this bathing spot

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Car & Parking

On the premises you have your own parking lot where you can safely park your car.

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Diving

Discover the underwater landscape as a diver! The surroundings of the bathing place are suitable for diving and snorkeling.

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Diving

Equipment & Infrastructure

Lifeguard/rescue swimmer

Toilets

Showers

Beach loungers

Parasols

Water quality overview

We have the following data on the water quality of the bathing place - Praia de São Rafael *.

very goodgoodsufficientdeficient

*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.

Water quality Praia de São Rafael 2024

Safe bathing thanks to regular water tests

In the year 2021, the water quality of the bathing place Praia de São Rafael was last checked and submitted to the European Environment Agency for the current report. The current water quality of 2021 is very good suitable for bathing.

Moreover, since the water quality has been classified with the top grade "excellent" for 5 consecutive years the bathing place reaches the highest Swimcheck water quality rating of 5/5 points.

A constant water quality is a good sign and gives you another point of orientation point of reference when answering the question of whether or not to swim here. Please also check the latest publications of the regional authorities, as environmental influences such as heavy rain or hot spells can negatively affect the quality in the short term. cyanobacteria, vibrios or cercariae, among others. Swimcheck does not guarantee the accuracy of the information and does not make any recommendation.

In total, more than 109 bathing sites and lakes are registered in Algarve registered, which are regularly inspected by local authorities for bathing safety. The results are submitted annually to the European Environment Agency.