The beach of Praia do Vale dos Homens is inside the Vicentine Coast Natural Park.

The sea here is designate with a yellow flag is considered too dangerous for swimming as there are potentially hazardous rock formations.

[citation needed] Natural pools formed in the rocks near the waterline (in low tide) are popular among visitors as the water is slightly warmer and somewhat shielded from wave action.

In the summer of 2015 the walkable extension of the beach was greatly increased due to natural sediment transport allowing access to the north part, which in previous years was accessible only in low tide and required climbing rock features.

Visitors must respect the natural environment observing that they are within the limits of the Vicentine Coast Natural Park and stay safe both in the water and on the sand, as the rocky cliffs are prone to erosion and falling debris can be expected - safe and potentially hazardous zones are marked with signs.