Category: Nature > Beach
District: Faro > Albufeira > Albufeira
Situated in the municipality of Albufeira, in the district of Faro, Praia do Chacon nestles on the Algarve coast. This cove is located in a natural environment that showcases the region's coastal landscape, with its rock formations emerging from the sand and the Atlantic Ocean serving as the horizon.
Its position offers a sense of seaside refuge, inviting a connection with the environment and the serenity of the Algarve coastline.
Praia do Chacon is distinguished by a golden-hued, fine-textured sandy beach, bathed by generally clear waters that are calm on less agitated days. The landscape is punctuated by rock formations, shaped over millennia by the action of the sea and wind.
These geological structures exhibit the ochre and warm tones characteristic of the Algarve coastline. The rocks create nooks and small coves, offering natural shelters and contributing to the scenic dimension of the location.
The atmosphere at Praia do Chacon is one of tranquility, inviting rest and enjoyment of the space. The sound of waves breaking on the sand is the main sound accompanying moments spent in this place, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere.
It is a space conducive to relaxed strolls along the water's edge, where one can absorb the calmness of the scenery. The meeting of the sea with the sometimes irregular coastline offers varied scenic perspectives, presenting itself as a location for those seeking calm in the Algarve.
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Coordinates DD: 37.0732396,-8.2912731
Coordinates DMS: 37°04'23.7"N 08°17'28.6"W