Praia de Samouqueira
| Praia de Samouqueira | |
| Beach of Portugal | |
| Country | Portugal |
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| State | Faro District |
| Region | Algarve |
| District | Western Algarve |
| Municipality | Aljezur |
| Coordinates | 37°24′22″N 8°48′46″W / 37.40611°N 8.81278°WCoordinates: 37°24′22″N 8°48′46″W / 37.40611°N 8.81278°W |
| Material | Golden fine sand |
  Location of Praia de Samouqueira | |
Praia de Samouqueira a beach within the Municipality of Aljezur, in the Algarve, Portugal.[1] The beach is on the western Seaboard in the extreme north west of the Algarve. The beach is 2.3 miles (3.7 km) north west of the village and municipality of Rogil, and is 73 miles (117 km) north west, by road, from the regions capital of Faro.
Description
The beach of Praia de Samouqueira is a small secluded beach which is unspoiled and never busy. The beach is made up of sand with areas of gravel and rocky outcrops. It is an ideal place to come and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Getting there
From the EN120 road at the north end of the village of Rogil turn left down a small tarmac road (Estrada da Esteveira). Stay on this road till you reach Esteveira. From the end of the tarmac road at the oval turning point, follow the unpaved lane ignoring the forks until you reach the coast. The beach is then reached by a small trail which is steep in places and can prove difficult.
Gallery
Map of the Vicentine Coast Natural Park
References
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