Praia do Barril
Tavira · 37.0672, -7.6475
A Ria Formosa barrier island beach famous for the Anchor Cemetery (Cemiterio das Ancoras), a haunting installation of old tuna fishing anchors. Reached by a miniature railway across the marshes from Pedras d'El Rei.
EU Bathing Water Quality
Classification (2024)
Excellent
Values are 95th percentile from the 2024 bathing season. Source: European Environment Agency under the EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC.
Property context
Praia do Barril is in the municipality of Tavira. Often called the most beautiful town in the Algarve. Ria Formosa frontage, 37 churches, island beaches and a premium property market.