A beach with long, inviting sand, frequented mainly by domestic tourists. The water is of good quality, and the sea is usually calm. The length of the beach allows for long walks along the shore and a variety of activities. In addition to beach bars serving meals, the coastal avenue is lined with bustling restaurants and terraces.

In 1998, it was designated a "Golden Beach" because its location encompasses one of the few coastal stretches in the western Algarve, where a sandy beach is followed by a vast field of sand dunes. This sandy coastal strip is a classified and protected habitat. There are two trails (to the west and east), each two kilometers long. The walk takes two hours. It is a beach popular with naturists and the gay community.

Urban beach, situated in the extreme headwaters of the municipality of Lagoa.