Arrifana Beach
Arrifana Beach
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fitchic77
Toronto, Canada218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This beach is located on the southwest cost of Portugal in a nature preserve. Virtually untouched landscape. Rolling mountains paired with a long shallow beach was paradise to see. We spent the day lounging and surfing. If you forget to pack a picnic there is one "beachside" restaurant. That goes for surfing as well. Arrifana Surf School is located directly on the beach. They offer lessons, wetsuits, and boards. We love this beach.
Written September 2, 2010
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ultreen
Helsinki, Finland36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2013 • Couples
Living in Portugal for 10 years, I know and love all of the beautifull spots of the western Algarve!
Arrifana is beautiful! Fact! Even with all the surfers it's still a gem on the Costa Vicentina!
If you're driving to or from Lisbon to the Algarve drive down the coast, you won't be disappointed!
Written November 22, 2013
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Boieroaica
Bucharest, Romania58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
Beautiful large and chill beach, lots of surfers, not very big waves, good for a whole day at the beach
Written October 11, 2020
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chunkyMONKEY52
Loule, Portugal191 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2013 • Family
Fab beach, more rocks and stones in winter, but now all year just too many surfers.
The local councils need to start regulating the surf schools and limiting, surfer access. This also applies to Monte Clerigo and Amoreira.
Soon families will not be able to get near this beach. I have been around this area for nearly 30 years and surfing is getting out of hand. Local cafes make very little from the surfers as the surf camps provide most things.
Written September 27, 2013
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PoppyLx
lx8 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
It’s the second time I’m reviewing this beach and the reason why has to do with this year’ experience.
I couldn’t believe my eyes, when I’m arriving Arrifana surroundings and the place was packed with cars.
Then, while arriving the beach I couldn’t believe the number of surf camps operating at the same time, taking over the beach completely…
I’ve had to refrain from taking my own board in as I hardly had any space to paddle my way in….
I mean, Arrifana surf schools are wonderful and they should continue operating in the area, what isn’t so great is the lack of regulation on the number of schools operating at the same time in such a limited bay .
I love this beach and I fear this year’ scene is a prelude of another damaged Algarve spot.
Please use this beach with care!
Written July 29, 2015
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alsacekid
Ottawa20 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2013 • Friends
It used to be a pretty and not too busy beach. It is still pretty, but thanks to over advertising it and a so called "Use it, preserve it" theme which includes a shuttle running up and down all day, this Arrifana beach is more and more becoming a tourist attraction than a spot to relax. "Commercialize it, destroy it" can be printed on T-shirts and stickers, soon.
Countless surf camps and schools turn up and crowed the beach.
A couple of years ago, I would have given a rating of 5, now it´s a plain 2.
Written October 7, 2013
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Anna A
Porto, Portugal300 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Friends
Beautiful and breathtaking views! Definitely worth a visit! Quite close to Aljezur which is also very beautiful!
Written January 30, 2019
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Chrystina K
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018
I have surf here. Very nice. Also the water is clear. Good view on the top to watch the sunset. But there can be a lot of people at the day
Written July 15, 2018
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dan193
30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Couples
This is a beautiful beach on Portugal's unspoiled west coast. The best thing to do is to park at the top and walk down the narrow road to the beach itself. It's great to sit and watch the surfers for a while and enjoy the sun. Highly recommended.
Written September 30, 2017
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sputnik-dot
EU57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2013 • Family
For me it was the first encounter with the ocean - the view from the cliff is great, the sound of the waves crashing - amazing. Topped off with a tasty sea food lunch in one of the nearby restaurants - an all in all amazing day out
Written February 13, 2014
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