This is the largest beach in Lagos, stretching some 4 klms. It has a very large expanse of sandy shores with a number of entrances and small car parks. The beach is accessible via ramps making it suitable for the disabled and children.

The Alvor end of this beach has a nudist area whic is the 4th recognised nudist beach in the Algarve. There are many restaurants, cafes and beach bars to visit along this large beach including Bahia Beach Bar, Gaivota Branca, Restaurant & Bar Duna Beach and Palmares Beach Club.