Praia da Rocha Beach
Entrance to the sand of Praia da Rocha Beach.
Praia da Rocha Beach, the west part.
East perspective at Praia da Rocha Beach, from the cliff top.
Sand at Praia da Rocha Beach.
Banners at Praia da Rocha Beach.
East pat of Praia da Rocha Beach, near the pier.
Praia da Rocha Beach, bathing area beside the pier of the Arade River bar.
Panoramic view over Praia da Rocha Beach, perspective from the ending of the pier.
Weather and Tide Table
Sunrise
Sunset
to Low Tide
Low Tide
High Tide
50% | 1,5 m 4.9 ft | Low Tide | |
48% | 2,7 m 8.9 ft | High Tide | |
45% | 1,3 m 4.3 ft | Low Tide | |
42% | 2,5 m 8.2 ft | High Tide | |
40% | 1,5 m 4.9 ft | Low Tide | |
38% | 2,7 m 8.9 ft | High Tide | |
35% | 1,3 m 4.3 ft | Low Tide | |
33% | 2,6 m 8.5 ft | High Tide | |
31% | 1,5 m 4.9 ft | Low Tide | |
28% | 2,8 m 9.2 ft | High Tide | |
26% | 1,2 m 3.9 ft | Low Tide | |
24% | 2,7 m 8.9 ft | High Tide | |
22% | 1,3 m 4.3 ft | Low Tide | |
20% | 2,8 m 9.2 ft | High Tide | |
18% | 1,2 m 3.9 ft | Low Tide | |
16% | 2,8 m 9.2 ft | High Tide | |
15% | 1,2 m 3.9 ft | Low Tide | |
13% | 2,9 m 9.5 ft | High Tide | |
11% | 1,1 m 3.6 ft | Low Tide | |
10% | 2,9 m 9.5 ft | High Tide | |
8% | 1,1 m 3.6 ft | Low Tide | |
7% | 3,0 m 9.8 ft | High Tide | |
6% | 1,0 m 3.3 ft | Low Tide | |
5% | 3,0 m 9.8 ft | High Tide | |
4% | 1,0 m 3.3 ft | Low Tide | |
3% | 3,0 m 9.8 ft | High Tide | |
2% | 0,9 m 3 ft | Low Tide | |
1% | 3,1 m 10.2 ft | High Tide | |
1% | 0,9 m 3 ft | Low Tide | |
0% | 3,1 m 10.2 ft | High Tide | |
0% | 0,9 m 3 ft | Low Tide | |
0% | 3,2 m 10.5 ft | High Tide | |
0% | 0,8 m 2.6 ft | Low Tide | |
0% | 3,1 m 10.2 ft | High Tide | |
0% | 0,9 m 3 ft | Low Tide | |
1% | 3,2 m 10.5 ft | High Tide | |
1% | 0,8 m 2.6 ft | Low Tide | |
2% | 3,1 m 10.2 ft | High Tide | |
3% | 0,9 m 3 ft | Low Tide | |
4% | 3,2 m 10.5 ft | High Tide | |
5% | 0,8 m 2.6 ft | Low Tide | |
6% | 3,0 m 9.8 ft | High Tide | |
7% | 0,9 m 3 ft | Low Tide | |
About the Beach
What is Praia da Rocha Beach?
It's an Oceanic Beach in the northern hemisphere bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, located on the coast of Portugal - Iberian Peninsula - in the municipality of Portimão.
Praia da Rocha Beach is part of the Rio Arade1 mouth by the west margin and is located along the urban sea front of Portimão city. Its name is somehow related to a local legend known as the Lenda da Praia da Rocha2, this story tells how the love of a mermaid was disputed by a fisherman and a highlander. The outcome of this love story culminated in the rise of the beach that we see today.
The sand is wide and long, of about 1,2 Km.
At east the beach is bounded by a pier with about 700 meters, where adventurous ones jump and dive to the sea. Beside the beach arises the Forte de Santa Catarina3, the perfect place to drink on the terrace and read a good book, watching the beach, the sea and the always beautiful, river bar.
The Marina de Portimão4 is nearby and the image of several vessels since sailboats until cruises, entering the Rio Arade bar is a constant in these part of the city.
The sand of Praia da Rocha also holds some editions of the well known Mundialitos, a prestigious beach soccer international competition that brings together the best national teams in the world.
On Avenida Tomás Cabreira, bustle of the summer reaches its peak due to the existence of numerous hotels, highlighting the Hotel Algarve Casino, ideal for game lovers.
The area surrounding the beach is traditionally full of tourists that fill the many hotels and apartments to rent for the summer. During the months of July and August, walking the sea side road can become a real challenge.
Opposite to the beach, there are many restaurants ready to welcome the immense gastronomic demand that exists in the warmest months.
The iconic disco Katedral is a symbol of Portimão city when it comes to nightlife establishments. In this regard, the offer is wide along the promenade and near here, next to Portimão Marina, lies another row of bars much appreciated by younger vacationers and guests of the marina.
This is probably the best known beach in Portugal and those looking for a busy summer rhythm, in a place populated by many beautiful faces and tanned bodies, finds here the perfect spot.
References
- Arade River
- Praia da Rocha Legend
- Santa Catarina Fort
- Portimão Marina
Where is it?
Map of Praia da Rocha Beach
| Coordinates Decimal Degrees (Lat/Long WGS84) Degrees, Decimal Minutes (Lat/Long WGS84) Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (Lat/Long WGS84) |
Lat. 37.116685º Lon. -8.535831º N 37º 7.0011' W 8º 32.14986' N 37º 7' 0.07" W 8º 32' 8.99" |
| Parish | Portimão |
| County | Portimão |
| District | Faro |
| Region | Algarve |
| Country | Portugal |
| Continent | Europe |
| Ocean | North Atlantic |
| Maritime Authority | Capitania do Porto de Portimão |
| Protected Area | |
| Bathing Water | Rocha |
| Coastal Unit | Praia dos Três Irmãos - Armação de Pêra (W) |
| Coastal Region | Costa Algarvia |
Awards
| Award | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
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| Blue Flag | ||||||||||||
| Gold Flag | ||||||||||||
| Handicapped-Accessible Beach | ||||||||||||
| Zero Polution |