Praia Grande (Ferragudo)

Praia Grande - Ferragudo
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Praia de Ferragudo
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Fort of São João do Arade
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Praia de Ferragudo

Situated on the eastern shores of the mouth of the River Arade - just across the water from Praia da Rocha and Portimão - is the wide sandy stretch of Praia Grande. Literally translated as "big beach" this is the larger of Ferragudo riverside beaches.

The northern end of the beach is defined by a small cliff on top of which is perched the 16th century fort of São João do Arade. Originally built to defend the coast from pirates the fort is now a private residence.

Praia Grande is Ferragudo's main beach and as such has plenty of facilities such as cafes and shops. It is a popular spot and can become quite busy in the summer months. 

Being relatively sheltered the beach here is fairly safe for swimming and watersports such as windsurfing (there is a watersport centre on the beach). There is also a seasonal lifeguard service and a children's playground beachside making this a great family beach.

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Praia Grande (Ferragudo) tide times

  • Sun 24th September
    Low 3:50am (1.52m)
    High 10:22am (2.68m)
    Low 4:57pm (1.32m)
    High 11:20pm (2.63m)
  • Mon 25th September
    Low 5:26am (1.38m)
    High 11:45am (2.88m)
    Low 6:12pm (1.07m)
  • Tue 26th September
    High 12:29am (2.87m)
    Low 6:32am (1.12m)
    High 12:46pm (3.16m)
    Low 7:08pm (0.80m)
  • Wed 27th September
    High 1:21am (3.13m)
    Low 7:23am (0.86m)
    High 1:36pm (3.43m)
    Low 7:54pm (0.56m)

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