The Praia da Rocha (rocky beach) is one of the most famous beaches in the Algarve. The coast changes due to erosion as rocks break off again and again.

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Andreas

November 20, 2023

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City beach and therefore totally overcrowded when the weather is nice. Infrastructure very good.

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Naxxos

May 4, 2025

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A large, wide sandy beach. However, the smaller bays toward Praia do Vau are more idyllic.

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Praia da Rocha – Portimão Riverside Promenade loop from Portimão

26.9km

01:49

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Praia da Rocha – Portimão Riverside Promenade loop from Alvor

19.2km

01:13

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Praia da Rocha – Lagos Marina loop from Ferragudo

70.0km

04:14

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Monday 6 April

17°C

9°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Location: Portimão, Algarve, Portugal

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Praia da Rocha – Portimão Riverside Promenade loop from Portimão

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Praia da Rocha – Portimão Riverside Promenade loop from Alvor

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Praia da Rocha – Lagos Marina loop from Ferragudo

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