The Algarve's greatest asset, unlike many other Mediterranean resorts, is its abundance of beautiful clean sandy beaches.

Almost all of them offer a range of facilities and water sports, as you will see on the next page.
Note the flag system showing bathing conditions.

GREEN FLAG

Alright for swimming

YELLOW FLAG

Caution no swimming allowed

RED FLAG

Danger: No bathing allowed

GREEN AND CHEQUERED FLAG

You may swim, but note
that the beach is temporarily without a guard

YELLOW AND CHEQUERED FLAG

No swimming allowed. Moreover,
the beach is temporarily without a guard

BLUE FLAG

EEC approved ( Clean )