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Getting back to the beach By TPN/Lusa, in News, Travel · 14-05-2021 01:00:00 · 0 Comments Most municipalities have decided to officially reopen beaches on 12 June when the bathing season for 2021 is to begin, with similar rules in place as last year. “It depends from municipality to municipality, because it is the municipalities that choose that same date. I know that most municipalities chose Saturday, 12 June, for the start of the bathing season”, said the Minister of Environment and Climate Action, João Matos Fernandes. The theme of the bathing season came up after the CDS-PP deputy Pedro Morais Soares, questioned the minister about the start date and when the diploma on the rules of the Directorate-General for Health for the beaches is expected to be issued. ....
Beach of the week Beach of the Week Praia de Alvor This beach is located just 8 kilometres outside of Portimão, one of the biggest cities in the Algarve, and is also the other half to the well known beach of Meia Praia, separated by the Ribeira de Odiáxere. The fine, white sand here stretches for several kilometres which means that, if you seek some privacy, finding a spot away from the crowds is possible even in the peak of summer. Apart from offering enough space for everyone, it also has all the necessary facilities and lots of activities like kitesurfing, windsurfing and water-skiing available. Praia de Alvor is also a blue flag beach and wooden walkways have been installed along the sand in order to not only make it more accessible, but also to preserve the surrounding sand dunes. ....
Councils start limiting access to beaches and public spaces A number of Algarve councils have started restricting access to beaches A number of Algarve councils have started restricting access to beaches. Portimão council today conditioned access to various areas along the coast and public spaces in the municipality to prevent crowds gathering, in light of the worsening covid-19 pandemic. Access to the recreational marina, to the most popular beaches, riverside areas and benches in public spaces and gardens is prohibited. Faro council also close access to its beach to reduce the likelihood of contagion . Vila Real de Santo António has also closed off a number of wooden walkways that give access to its beaches. ....