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Praia do Barril anchor cemetery – Praia do Barril (Portugal) (49635714788)📷 Jose A., CC BY 2.0

Praia do Barril anchor cemetery

Tavira, Portugal

Oddities

Rows of rusting anchors from the old tuna fishery on the dunes of Tavira Island. From the car park at Pedras d’El Rei, cross the footbridge and walk or take the little train about 1 km.

Nearest town
Tavira, Portugal
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
37.0870, -7.6640

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Eastern Algarve: Ria Formosa, Tavira and Cacela Velha

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Campsites nearby

  • CP Algarve Motorhome Park TaviraMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Praia do Barril anchor cemetery · 120 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Ria Formosa - Cabanas de TaviraCampsite
    8 km from Praia do Barril anchor cemetery
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parque de Campismo do Sindicato dos Bancários do Sul e Ilhas - OlhãoCampsite
    15 km from Praia do Barril anchor cemetery
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo O CaliçoCampsite
    15 km from Praia do Barril anchor cemetery
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ASA N2Motorhome stopover
    22 km from Praia do Barril anchor cemetery
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parque de Campismo de Monte GordoCampsite
    22 km from Praia do Barril anchor cemetery
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Praia do Barril anchor cemetery?

Praia do Barril anchor cemetery is in Tavira, Portugal, at GPS 37.0870, -7.6640. It is about 17 km from Olhão.

Can you camp near Praia do Barril anchor cemetery?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parque de Campismo da Ilha de Tavira, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Praia do Barril anchor cemetery?

Praia do Barril anchor cemetery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eastern Algarve: Ria Formosa, Tavira and Cacela Velha.

What is there to see near Praia do Barril anchor cemetery?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cacela Velha (13 km), Quinta de Marim, Ria Formosa (15 km), Roman ruins of Milreu (22 km) and Castro Marim Castle (24 km).

When is the best time to visit Praia do Barril anchor cemetery?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)