You Need To Add the Algarve To Your Bucket List

Ever heard of the Algarve in Portugal? It’s the southern coastline of Portugal and a stunning hidden gem in Europe. I’m going to give you 5 reasons why you need to add the Algarve to your bucket list. Hint: they’re all beaches. You can easily walk around the entire coast and check out all the beaches in the same day. My friend Izzy and I had a blast exploring out all of these beaches!

I had so much fun during my time in Lagos, Portugal and cannot wait to go back! These beaches honestly rival Greece and are so worth visiting. Don’t forget to click the button below to save all these spots and more to your Google Maps!

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Praia de Benagil

Starting off strong with the Benagil Cave! I highly recommend renting a kayak on the beach, and kayaking into the cave. As you can sort of see, the boats are not allowed to park on the shore in the cave. Definitely want to get the full experience! There were also some people who swam from the beach to the cave, but unless you are a very strong swimmer, this is not recommended.

Also make sure to check the tide levels; you want to go on a day with low tide so that you can enter and exit the cave safely!

Praia do Carvalho

Next up is Carvalho Beach! We also kayaked into this one after exploring the Benagil Cave. This is pretty common, or you are also able to walk down using a set of stairs from the top. This is such a beautiful beach surrounded by the cliffs. There is a little section on the cliff on the right where you can walk up and really soak in the views.

Praia do Pinhão

Thirdly, presenting Pinhão Beach! These beautiful rock formations extend out into the water which looks so cool. This is a bit of a smaller beach, which makes it a great destination if you’re looking for a quieter place to relax.

Praia da Dona Ana

Dona Ana Beach is AMAZING. There’s so much to explore here. My friends and I hung out on this beach for a few hours one day, and it was a lot of fun! You can get a little bit of shade here because of the large rocks, which is nice if you’re planning to be at the beach all day.

Praia do Camilo

Last but not least, Camilo Beach! This is another tiny, super popular beach with a cave you can walk through! Make sure to get here early to snag a spot! Also featured below is the Ponta da Piedade, a well-photographed point in Lagos. All the rock formations are so stunning and I’ve never seen anything like them.