Praia do Boião

Praia do Boião is an anchor stop tucked along the Ponta de João de Arens, where dramatic rock formations divide three distinct sandy coves stretching along the cliffline west of Portimão. You reach it from the sea by rounding the headland near Praia do Alemão, making it feel genuinely tucked away despite being less than 10 minutes from the city by land. The rugged setting and limited land access keep the crowds thinner than the bigger nearby beaches.