Best Beaches

The Algarve’s central coastline near Lagoa features dramatic limestone cliffs, sea caves, and turquoise waters. This selection includes Marinha Beach, recognized for its iconic rock stacks and double arches, and Benagil, famous for its massive domed sea cave. Carvalho Beach offers unique access through a hand-cut tunnel, while Carvoeiro provides a traditional village setting with a sheltered sandy bay. These spots highlight the region's unique geological formations and secluded coves accessible only by water, such as Corredoura.

Marinha Beach

Praia da Marinha is one of the most emblematic beaches of Portugal with a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, located on the Atlantic coast…

Praia de Benagil

Located in a small fishing village, this beach serves as the primary departure point for boat tours and kayaks visiting the Algar de Benagil, a large sea cave with a natural skylight.

Carvoeiro Beach

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

Praia do Carvalho

Accessible via a steep man-made tunnel carved through the limestone cliffs. This sheltered cove features coarse sand and high rock walls that provide natural shade during the afternoon.

Praia da Corredoura

A secluded sandy cove accessible only by sea. Situated between Benagil and Marinha, it is enclosed by high vertical cliffs and remains undeveloped without land-based access.