07:56, 06 Jul 2025Updated 08:58, 06 Jul 2025<\/p>\n
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The beach is absolutely stunning(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
On those perfect sunny days, the seaside beckons irresistibly. There’s sheer joy in slapping on sunscreen, grabbing a towel, and lounging by the waves or engaging in lively beach games. Yet, the idyllic beach day can be marred if you’re elbow-to-elbow with hordes of holidaymakers<\/a>, leaving you tiptoeing around strangers.<\/p>\n That’s precisely why Chelo Abbe couldn’t resist showcasing “one of the most pristine beaches<\/a>” he’d ever encountered. The tranquil<\/a> spot is seriously underrated \u2013 as you won’t see big crowds there. This is probably why people think it’s one of the most calming stretches of coastlines in Europe.<\/p>\n So what did Chelo make of it? In a viral clip, the travel creator shared his adventure down a daunting path leading to the “completely empty beach.”<\/p>\n But for those less inclined to brave the precarious descent, there are safer steps further along that offer a secure route to the sands.<\/p>\n While ambling along the cliffs, Chelo felt transported to an alien world, likening the surrounding craters to the surface of “Mars”.<\/p>\n He proudly displayed drone-captured vistas of the untouched sandy expanse and crystal-clear waters that look like the perfect place to go for a dip.<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n Throughout the day, the beach remained a secluded paradise, known only to a fortunate few. As the video concludes, Chelo begins his journey down to the inviting sands below.<\/p>\n In a bid to preserve the beach’s exclusivity, Chelo refrained from revealing its whereabouts on TikTok. Nonetheless, given the coastal gem has garnered awards, it’s not entirely a secret among beach connoisseurs.<\/p>\n In the comments, one user quickly noted: “The Beautiful Praia da Falesia, Between Albufeira and Vilamoura… my favourite beach.. and it’s 2 hr 42 min (263,7 km) from Lisbon, however those are not access points, it’s dangerous to climb down those.. use the steps provided..”<\/p>\n TripAdvisor users also sing its praises, with one person writing: “One of the nicest beaches in the world. The landscape with its ‘sand mountains’ is spectacular. The beach is wide and I have never seen it crowded, you can walk for miles..”<\/p>\n Another hailed it as the “best in the world,” stating: “Nicest beach in the world? I think so. Beautiful turquoise waters remain shallow for a considerable distance, overlooked by gorgeous red cliffs and usually bright blue skies. Definitely worth a visit!”<\/p>\n A woman shared her experience: “This is the Best beach of our holiday so far. We wanted to try somewhere new but not a long drive away from Albufeira.<\/p>\n “There are a number of sunbeds and parasols for hire, but not huge numbers. With most families bringing their own, we did not have an issue.<\/p>\n “The sea is beautiful with the red cliff backdrop, and you can walk out quite a way before having to swim. There are a lot of steps down to the beach, so I’d recommend you buy drinks, etc, at the snack bar at the top when you arrive.<\/p>\n “They do takeaway and eat in pizza, baguettes, salads for lunch, but prepare to queue! Definitely worth a visit”.<\/p>\n Getting to Albufeira from Belfast<\/p>\n Albufeira does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is Faro Airport (FAO), about 40 km from Albufeira.<\/p>\n In the summer months, easyJet offers plenty of direct flights from Belfast Airport to Faro. These can be pretty affordable \u2013 starting at around \u00a350.<\/p>\n Beach lovers can then take a bus or taxi to Praia da Fal\u00e9sia, which should take you around 25 minutes by car.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A man shared a video of the pristine beach he discovered in Portugal, with the golden sand and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":242181,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5174],"tags":[2000,299,5187,183,416],"class_list":{"0":"post-242180","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-eu","8":"tag-eu","9":"tag-europe","10":"tag-european","11":"tag-travel","12":"tag-viral"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114805242923686448","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242180","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242180"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242180\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/242181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Red-cliffs-with-red-soil-and-breathtaking-formations-on-the-wide-sandy-beach-Praia-da-Falesia-Alga.jpeg\")
He showed off the little-known spot(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n