Praia da Baía dos Tiros explained

Praia da Baía dos Tiros
Map:Portugal
Location:Aljezur, Aljezur
Coordinates:37.4064°N -8.8128°W
Type:Beach
Free Label 1:Patrolled by
Free Label 2:Hazard rating
Free Label 3:Access

Praia da Baía dos Tiros is a beach within the Municipality of Aljezur, in the Algarve, Portugal.[1] The beach is on the western Seaboard in the extreme north-west of the Algarve. It is inside the Vicentine Coast Natural Park.[2] The beach is 2.2miles north-west of the village of Maria Vinagre, and is 74.2miles north-west, by road, from the regions capital of Faro.

Description

This beach is also known as Praia da Quebrada[3] and is difficult to access and is frequented more by fishermen[3] than by holiday makers. The beach has no infrastructure support is not guarded, but is an ideal location for those who wish to enjoy an unspoilt natural environment.[3] The beach is only accessible by a steep and rocky trail which can be difficult to follow.

Notes and References

  1. "Spain & Portugal 2012, Tourist and Motoring Atlas. Pub:Michelin, 2011,
  2. Tours around the Algarve. Published: Algarve Tourism Board/ Rotas © Região de Turismo do Algarve.
  3. Web site: Geocaching - Baia dos Tiros - Praia da Quebrada. Description of the Beach in Portuguese and English. Groundspeak, Inc. Copyright © 2000-2013 All Rights Reserved. 16 November 2013.