Nearest beaches: Around Casa Flor de Sal, one is spoiled for choice regarding beaches, with 6 within a 10 km radius.
Fuseta beach (3.5km) is located right at Fuseta itself. It is beautifully situated at the end of the boat quay overlooking several islets and the islands of Fuseta and Tavira. It has a very friendly café, where you can see magnificent sunsets. It is open all year around and has public sanitary facilities. From May to October, there are also has lifeguards, sunbeds and parasols for rent, and providers of water sports and massages. It is ideal for families with small children as it is without waves and very safe. The water is also always warmer than the beaches facing the open sea.
Fuseta Island beach (3.5km + 10 min. boat): One can reach this beach all year around by catching a ferryboat at Fuseta boat quay. From June to September, the beach has lifeguards, cafes, sun loungers, and several water sports. You can stay either at the protected lagoon side or at the seaside. This is a postcard beach landscape and you can always get the feeling of having the beach nearly to yourself just by keeping walking away from the ferry landing spot.
New Bay Beach (Barra Nova, 3.5km + 10 min. boat). This beach is situated in the western tip of Tavira Island; It is accessible only by taxi-boat and is fairly quiet even in August. This bay is one of the most beautiful areas of the Ria Formosa.
Barril Beach (12.6km) is reached by a magical miniature "steam train" and has all the amenities adults, as well as, babies and small children need. The island it is on is 18 km long and Barril is in the middle of it. Where the train stops at Barril beach, you arrive at what was once a tuna fishing station. The buildings have been converted into changing rooms, cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, and are open nearly all year around. Here the beach is invariably busy, but walk either way and you will find acres of space.
