The Algarve's most iconic coastline
Lagoa's coastline reads like a greatest hits of Algarve beaches. Praia da Marinha is regularly voted one of the world's most beautiful, Praia de Benagil is the gateway to the famous Algar de Benagil sea cave, and the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail connects a string of dramatic cliff beaches.
Around Carvoeiro, Praia do Carvoeiro sits beneath the colourful fishing village. Further east, the coast near Ferragudo offers calmer waters with views of the Arade estuary.
All Beaches in Lagoa
Praia da Marinha
One of the world's most beautiful beaches with iconic limestone cliffs
Praia de Benagil
Fishing cove and starting point for the Algarve's iconic Benagil Cave
Praia do Carvalho
A secluded cove reached through a hand-carved tunnel in the cliffs
Praia Grande
The longest stretch of sand between Ferragudo and Carvoeiro, with space to spare
Praia de Albandeira
A tiny cove with a natural rock pool and double arches you can swim through
Praia da Angrinha
Ferragudo's river beach beneath the fortress walls
Praia dos Beijinhos
A tiny cove on the Carvoeiro boardwalk where the rocks block everything else
Praia dos Caneiros
Ochre cliffs, sheltered coves, and the Algarve's most famous beach restaurant
Praia do Carvoeiro
Golden sand between golden cliffs, at the foot of a village that kept its soul
Praia da Corredoura
A secluded cove accessible only by cliff scramble or boat
Praia da Cova Redonda
Sheltered round cove framed by ochre cliffs near Porches
Praia Nova
A small cove near Porches where the cliffs provide rare natural shade
Praia do Paraíso
Dramatic rock-framed cove with a white staircase descent to turquoise water
Praia do Vale do Olival
A green valley beach between the cliffs of Armação de Pêra and Porches
Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Two beaches divided by a dramatic headland and ancient chapel
Praia de Vale Centeanes
Where the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail meets the sea
Praia de Vale Covo
A quiet clifftop cove near Carvoeiro with calm water and no crowds
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