Andrew & Mia’s guidebook
Explore the best beaches of Lagos and Western Algarve
Stunning natural monument of golden cliffs, grottos, and caves with unforgettable vantage points of Lagos coastlines. It can be seen at its best from boat, kayak, or standup paddle broad (SUP).
Do not miss newly built, scenic 2,5 km pathway between Ponta da Piedade and Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort. Extraordinary panorama views of the ocean and golden rocks formations. The best place to meet breathtaking sunset and wonderful walks.
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Ponta da Piedade
Stunning natural monument of golden cliffs, grottos, and caves with unforgettable vantage points of Lagos coastlines. It can be seen at its best from boat, kayak, or standup paddle broad (SUP).
Do not miss newly built, scenic 2,5 km pathway between Ponta da Piedade and Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort. Extraordinary panorama views of the ocean and golden rocks formations. The best place to meet breathtaking sunset and wonderful walks.
One of the most picturesque beaches in Lagos and the Algarve. Famous for its crystal clear waters, spectacular rock formations, golden sands, caves, grottos, and wonderful views of the Lagos bay. Located 20 min walk from Lagos city center and has free parking and few coffee shops right at the entrance to the beach.
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Praia Dona Ana
One of the most picturesque beaches in Lagos and the Algarve. Famous for its crystal clear waters, spectacular rock formations, golden sands, caves, grottos, and wonderful views of the Lagos bay. Located 20 min walk from Lagos city center and has free parking and few coffee shops right at the entrance to the beach.
The best kept secret of the Atlantic Coast. The name of the beach comes from a gigantic ochre-coloured rock on its south side. The beach is popular among experienced kite, wind, and regular surfers. It's truly wild beach with astonishing sunsets at any time of the year. A bit complicated access due to dirt roads with rocks. Off-road vehicle is highly recommended.
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Ponta Ruiva Beach
The best kept secret of the Atlantic Coast. The name of the beach comes from a gigantic ochre-coloured rock on its south side. The beach is popular among experienced kite, wind, and regular surfers. It's truly wild beach with astonishing sunsets at any time of the year. A bit complicated access due to dirt roads with rocks. Off-road vehicle is highly recommended.
Off beaten track beach on the Atlantic Coast. Popular among intermediate and advanced surfers from all over Europe. Located a short drive away from Vila do Bispo. The beach borders with Castalejo beach and is never too crowded even during the month of August. Despite its wild and remote feel the beach has a Blue Flag designation, meaning there are facilities and seasonal lifeguard.
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Praia da Cordoama
Off beaten track beach on the Atlantic Coast. Popular among intermediate and advanced surfers from all over Europe. Located a short drive away from Vila do Bispo. The beach borders with Castalejo beach and is never too crowded even during the month of August. Despite its wild and remote feel the beach has a Blue Flag designation, meaning there are facilities and seasonal lifeguard.
Top surfing beach (beginners & advanced) on the Atlantic coast of the Algarve. Spectacular views of cliffs, castle, and crashing waves. The bay is sheltered and due to underwater reefs the waves are almost perfect year round. Great atmosphere and endless fun guaranteed. Summer sunset views are not to be missed. Plenty of coffee shops and reasonably priced restaurants all around Arrifana beach.
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Praia da Arrifana
Top surfing beach (beginners & advanced) on the Atlantic coast of the Algarve. Spectacular views of cliffs, castle, and crashing waves. The bay is sheltered and due to underwater reefs the waves are almost perfect year round. Great atmosphere and endless fun guaranteed. Summer sunset views are not to be missed. Plenty of coffee shops and reasonably priced restaurants all around Arrifana beach.
One of the least known beaches in Lagos. Within short walking distance from Lagos city center it's located between Batata beach and D.Ana beach. It's a bit tricky to find, hence missed by most Lagos visitors. Yet, it is well worth the visit. Spectacular views, splendid cliffs all around, on the left, a small cave where you can go through or swim through on high tide. There are also some caves on the right side of the beach.
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Pinhao Beach
Rua José FormosinhoOne of the least known beaches in Lagos. Within short walking distance from Lagos city center it's located between Batata beach and D.Ana beach. It's a bit tricky to find, hence missed by most Lagos visitors. Yet, it is well worth the visit. Spectacular views, splendid cliffs all around, on the left, a small cave where you can go through or swim through on high tide. There are also some caves on the right side of the beach.
A stunning broad sandy beach backed by soaring cliffs and crashing waves. The sand is smooth, very clean, and soft. A small restaurant located at the beach mouth. You can walk around the headland to the neighboring Cordoama beach while taking in a truly beautiful sea front. Amazing beach restaurant with fresh fish and lots more. A short drive through beautiful countryside from Vila do Bispo.
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Dalampasigan ng Castelo
2 Rua da Torre VelhaA stunning broad sandy beach backed by soaring cliffs and crashing waves. The sand is smooth, very clean, and soft. A small restaurant located at the beach mouth. You can walk around the headland to the neighboring Cordoama beach while taking in a truly beautiful sea front. Amazing beach restaurant with fresh fish and lots more. A short drive through beautiful countryside from Vila do Bispo.
The longest beach in the region, stretching over 5km from Lagos Marina to Alvor river. It's perfect for swimming, jogging, or just morning walking. You can do various water sports including windsurfing, kite-surfing, sailing, beach volleyball, soccer and much more. There is plenty of free parking space even in August.
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Meia Praia, Lagos
The longest beach in the region, stretching over 5km from Lagos Marina to Alvor river. It's perfect for swimming, jogging, or just morning walking. You can do various water sports including windsurfing, kite-surfing, sailing, beach volleyball, soccer and much more. There is plenty of free parking space even in August.
A truly spectacular small cove beach in Lagoa. Unforgettable coastal walks that go on forever. Marvelous rock formation with crystal clear water. The sand is warm and soft during the summer months. The earlier you can come to the beach the better. To reach the caves boat, kayak, or paddle board is required. Swimming to the cave is not safe.
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Mga Yungib ng Benagil
A truly spectacular small cove beach in Lagoa. Unforgettable coastal walks that go on forever. Marvelous rock formation with crystal clear water. The sand is warm and soft during the summer months. The earlier you can come to the beach the better. To reach the caves boat, kayak, or paddle board is required. Swimming to the cave is not safe.
Beautiful, clean, sandy beach with stunning rock formations. Located next to a cute fishing village, Alvor. Gorgeous place at any time of the year. Right on the eastern end there are spectacular caves of "Three sisters" beach. You will find several coffee shops along the way to stop and admire the view.
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Baybayin ng Alvor
Beautiful, clean, sandy beach with stunning rock formations. Located next to a cute fishing village, Alvor. Gorgeous place at any time of the year. Right on the eastern end there are spectacular caves of "Three sisters" beach. You will find several coffee shops along the way to stop and admire the view.
Little known picturesque sheltered cave beach in Lagoa. It's located between Marinha and Benagil beaches. Due to uneasy access it's never crowded even during the peak season. Yet, it's worth the trip as the place is clean, warm, and great for swimming and snorkeling. The beaches in Lagoa are very different from other areas of the Algarve and immensely scenic.
Praia da Corredoura
Little known picturesque sheltered cave beach in Lagoa. It's located between Marinha and Benagil beaches. Due to uneasy access it's never crowded even during the peak season. Yet, it's worth the trip as the place is clean, warm, and great for swimming and snorkeling. The beaches in Lagoa are very different from other areas of the Algarve and immensely scenic.
The beach is surrounded by steep cliffs, which create magical, almost mistical feeling. A breathtaking view from above is unforgettable. This small, scenic, cove beach is located in Lagoa, next to Marinha beach. It is easily accessible from the nearby parking lot. In real life, the beach is even prettier than on the pictures. Paradise for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking.
Praia da Mesquita
The beach is surrounded by steep cliffs, which create magical, almost mistical feeling. A breathtaking view from above is unforgettable. This small, scenic, cove beach is located in Lagoa, next to Marinha beach. It is easily accessible from the nearby parking lot. In real life, the beach is even prettier than on the pictures. Paradise for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and kayaking.
One of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and should be on top of the list of everyone visiting the Algarve. On the right side you will see a famous rock structure that looks like letter M. It's called the M rock and is one of the reasons why Praia da Marinha is unique. During low tide you can walk along the beach to the right to see it. Marinha beach can only be reached by car.
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Beach ng Marinha
One of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and should be on top of the list of everyone visiting the Algarve. On the right side you will see a famous rock structure that looks like letter M. It's called the M rock and is one of the reasons why Praia da Marinha is unique. During low tide you can walk along the beach to the right to see it. Marinha beach can only be reached by car.
Ample and cosy, easily accessible golden beach with scenic cliffs on both ends. Its western part is sheltered from winds due to adjacent cliffs protection. Great for swimming, walking, and sunbathing. Perfect place for year-round surfing for beginners and intermediate folks.
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Praia de Porto Mós
Ample and cosy, easily accessible golden beach with scenic cliffs on both ends. Its western part is sheltered from winds due to adjacent cliffs protection. Great for swimming, walking, and sunbathing. Perfect place for year-round surfing for beginners and intermediate folks.