Praia da Falésia takes its name from the fascinating gouged red cliffs that form the backdrop to this endless stretch of sand. As these cliffs are not very tall it makes access convenient whilst acting as a suitable barrier to any winds from the north during the off season.

You are sure to find a spot to yourselves on this beach because, at a length of 6km, Praia da Falésia is one of the larger beaches in the Algarve. The enormous expanse of sand is broken into two sections Alfamar and Açoteias. The Açoteias end heads toward Albufeira and the Alfamar end is closer to Vilamoura.