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Praia da Marinha

A small sandy beach under orange cliffs and arches, counted among the most beautiful in Europe, at the start of the coast's best walk.

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Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day
Address
Praia da Marinha, Caramujeira, 8400 LagoaDirections
Getting There
About 10 minutes by car from Carvoeiro; parking on the cliff top.

Why Go

Steps lead down the cliff to the sand, with clear water and sea stacks just offshore. The Seven Hanging Valleys trail starts on the cliffs above and follows the coast for about 6 kilometers east past Benagil to Vale Centeanes, with views of arches, sinkholes and the cave's skylight.

Nearby in The Algarve

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