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Praia do Barranco das Belharucas
Olhos de Água (10 km east) · Estrada da Barranco, 8200-385 Albufeira
A wild cove backed by red sandstone cliffs east of Olhos de Água with year-round dog access (no formal designation but no seasonal ban enforced). Accessed by a 200-step wooden staircase, no facilities, leashed dogs welcome, calm shallow water and natural shade against the cliffs in late afternoon.
🐾 Leashed dogs year-round (de facto)🕐 Open 24/7, daylight access only
💡 Park at the Praia da Falésia main lot, walk 800 m east on the clifftop trail to the staircase, much quieter than the official car park which fills early in summer.
