Is Praia do Castelo good for swimming today?

Praia do Castelo has BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Praia do Castelo today?

20°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Praia do Castelo today?

17 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

What should I check before swimming at Praia do Castelo?

Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.

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Praia do Castelo

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Quick answer: Praia do Castelo today

Praia do Castelo is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 20°C, wind 17 km/h · SW, uv 8.2, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

20°C

Wind

17 km/h · SW

8.2

Waves

0.7 m

Water quality

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Last updated: Jun 25, 05:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 75/100

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.

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Updated: Jun 25, 05:30 PM

Water temp

20°C

Air temp

23°C

Feels like

24°C

UV index

8.2

Wind

17 km/h · SW

Gust 32 km/h

Waves

0.7 m

Current

1 km/h · SE

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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo

Praia do Castelo

Praia do Castelo is a sandy beach in the Albufeira area, in the Algarve. It is located near the village of Sesmarias, about 6.4 km by road west of the old town center of Albufeira and 51.3 km from Faro. The coordinates of the spot are 37.07318, -8.29890. For a day on-site, its interest also lies in being surrounded by other very close beaches: Praia da Maré das Porcas is 0.3 km away, Praia da Coelha is 0.4 km away, and Praia Tomás Franco is 1.1 km away. This density allows for a simple plan: check access and the day's conditions for Castelo while keeping a nearby alternative if the area is less suitable than expected. This is useful if you want to maintain a margin of choice in the same area.

About this spot

At Praia do Castelo, you choose a well-located sandy beach in western Albufeira, with several coves and nearby beaches within two kilometers. The good reflex is to confirm the day's access and then keep Praia da Coelha or São Rafael as nearby landmarks.

Updated 5/15/2026

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