Rules for beaches in the Algarve

Using sound equipment and causing noise pollution is not allowed and high fines can be imposed for this. But, these are not the only rules that apply or are prohibited for the use of beaches in the Algarve and the rest of Portugal.

Camping;
Fishing in swimming zones between sunrise and sunset;
(Kite and wind) surfing and other activities that may endanger swimmers;
Activities of collecting plants and shellfish outside the established places and seasons for economic reasons;
Performing acts or activities that endanger the public use of the beaches, except for activities necessary for environmental or safety reasons;
Conducting activities that may endanger the safety or health of bathers;
Ball games and the like outside designated areas;
Collecting geological material, vegetation, and archaeological remains, unless permitted scientific activities;
Parking of vessels and nautical devices for recreation and sports outside defined spaces and demarcated areas;
Depositing or leaving rubbish and glass objects outside the designated containers;
Lighting fires/fires;
Traffic from boats, watercraft, and jet skis in areas intended for other purposes;
Overflight by aircraft lower than 1,000 feet, except aircraft intended for surveillance and rescue operations;
Conducting street vending activities without a license;
Advertising activities without a permit;
Failure to comply with information on signs, flags, buoys, and instructions from lifeguards regarding situations that may endanger the safety of others;
Traffic and parking in prohibited areas;
Traffic and parking of motor vehicles outside established access roads and outside established boundaries of parks and parking areas;
Traffic and animals outside the permitted areas, except trained assistance dogs or in the training phase, duly certified, to guide, lead, and assist people;