Beach · Carrapateira, Algarve

Praia da Bordeira

Praia da Bordeira
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Bordeira is on the protected Costa Vicentina near Carrapateira. A cliff road above it has some of the best viewpoints on the west coast.

Updated November 4, 2026On day 2 of Algarve in 5 Days

Visiting Praia da Bordeira: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
2 to 3 hours
Best time
Afternoon at low tide
Getting there
About 25 minutes by car north of Sagres

Algarve itineraries with Praia da Bordeira

Day 2 of Algarve in 5 Days

Sagres and the far west

How Praia da Bordeira fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Drive to SagresLagos to Sagres
  2. 10:30Fortaleza de SagresSagres
  3. 13:00Lunch in SagresSagres
  4. 15:00Praia da BordeiraCarrapateira
  5. 18:30Cabo de São VicenteSagres
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Praia da Bordeira FAQs

Is Bordeira good for surfing?

Yes, it is a popular surf beach with schools nearby.

Is the water calm?

No, the Atlantic here has strong waves and currents.

Is there food nearby?

Yes, in the village of Carrapateira.

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