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The Algarve is justly famed for its beautiful beaches and wonderful climate. Portugal has no less than 189 beaches that were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag standard in 2007. The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches that meet the exacting criteria regarding water quality, environmental management and education, safety, cleanliness and facilities.
Many beaches along the Algarve are manned by life-guards during the summer season. You should always pay attention to the indications given by the life-guards and follow the indications of the colour coded flags posted on the beaches.
The Algarve has joined the “Accessible Beach Project – Beaches for Everyone”. The project aims to make Algarve beaches accessible beaches to those with reduced mobility. Besides being supervised by life-guards, these beaches must provide ramps and walkways giving direct access onto the beach and should have certain support facilities such as First Aid posts, disabled toilet facilities and handrails. Some of the beaches also have “anfi-buggies” – a type of amphibian wheelchair that allows those with reduced mobility to enjoy a swim in safety and under supervision.
The following Algarve beaches are part of this project: Salema, Meia Praia, Praia de Luz, Porto Mós, Praia de Alvor, Praia do Vau, Praia da Rocha - marina, Quarteira, Monte Gordo and Manta Rota.
If you decide to go for a dip, please remember that you are swimming in the Atlantic- a powerful ocean with strong currents. Treat the sea with a wary respect and never take your eyes off any children swimming with you.
The Algarve has joined the “Accessible Beach Project – Beaches for Everyone”. The project aims to make Algarve beaches accessible beaches to those with reduced mobility. Besides being supervised by life-guards, these beaches must provide ramps and walkways giving direct access onto the beach and should have certain support facilities such as First Aid posts, disabled toilet facilities and handrails. Some of the beaches also have “anfi-buggies” – a type of amphibian wheelchair that allows those with reduced mobility to enjoy a swim in safety and under supervision.
The following Algarve beaches are part of this project: Salema, Meia Praia, Praia de Luz, Porto Mós, Praia de Alvor, Praia do Vau, Praia da Rocha - marina, Quarteira, Monte Gordo and Manta Rota.
If you decide to go for a dip, please remember that you are swimming in the Atlantic- a powerful ocean with strong currents. Treat the sea with a wary respect and never take your eyes off any children swimming with you.
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