Best beaches in Carvoeiro

Algarve's Best Beaches

This selection of beaches around Carvoeiro showcases the Algarve's characteristic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters. It includes the central town beach and more secluded spots like Praia do Carvalho, reached via a man-made tunnel through the rock. Several locations, such as Praia de Vale Centianes, serve as access points for the Seven Hanging Valleys coastal trail. Visitors will find a mix of accessible sandy stretches with facilities and hidden coves reachable only by steep staircases or by sea.

Algarve's Best Beaches — Map

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A

Carvoeiro Beach

Carvoeiro is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality of Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal.

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B

Praia do Carvalho

Accessible through a man-made tunnel carved into the limestone cliffs. This sheltered cove is known for its deep waters and high rock walls.

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C

Praia da Afurada

A secluded sandy cove surrounded by high cliffs, primarily accessible by boat or a difficult coastal path.

D

Praia de Vale Centianes

A wide sandy beach framed by steep yellow cliffs. It serves as the western trailhead for the Seven Hanging Valleys scenic coastal walk.

E

Praia do Vale Covo

A small sandy cove situated at the base of a large sea cave known as the Algar de Vale Covo.

F

Praia do Vale Espinhaço

A quiet, narrow beach flanked by high cliffs, located between Carvoeiro and Benagil. It is often reached by sea due to the steep terrain.

G

Praia dos Castelos

Characterized by distinctive rock stacks and formations rising from the sea. This small sandy beach is accessible via a staircase from the clifftop.

H

Praia do Mato

A small, isolated beach located at the bottom of steep cliffs, offering a quiet alternative to the busier central town beaches.

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Praia do Paraíso

A small, shell-shaped cove reached by a long, steep white staircase descending the cliffside. It is located just west of the Carvoeiro town center.

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