You've certainly heard of Praia da Marinha and especially Algar de Benagil, but what you might not know is that the coastline of Carvoeiro is full of breathtakingly beautiful caves and sinkholes, small sandy beaches in the middle of almost secret caves, stunning landscapes and unique little nooks.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve
2. Carvoeiro Garden Hotel
3. Prainha Clube
4. Vila Senhora da Rocha
5. Pestana Carvoeiro Golfe - Al
6. Mirachoro Portimao
7. NAU Morgado Golf & Country Club
8. Cascade Wellness Resort
9. Jardim da Meia Praia
10. Hotel Capela Das Artes
11. Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve
12. Hotel Luar
13. Pestana Alvor Atlantic Apart
14. Plaza Real Atlantichotels
15. Torre Verde 3 Castelos
16. Vitor's Village
17. Residencial Sao Roque
18. Aldeamento Turistico DA Prainha
19. Cheerfulway Clube Brisamar
20. Ancora Park
Additional Info: Upon arrival, we will be waiting for you at the agreed collection point, holding a sign with your surname or group name.
Itinerary
1
Praia do Carvoeiro
Next to a cliff, where the small white fishermen's houses are harmoniously distributed, Praia do Carvoeiro is a beautiful and picturesque image of the Algarve coast. On its small beach, sheltered and much sought after by bathers, our boats rest for trips along the coast, showing the beautiful caves and sinkholes in the vicinity. This is where our boat trip along the coast of Carvoeiro begins, visiting numerous caves, beaches and sinkholes.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Vale de Covo Beach
Surrounded by a high cliff where the Hotel Tivoli is located, Praia de Vale Covo is a small cove of breathtaking beauty.
With access from a staircase, this beach is very sheltered. Its clear and calm waters are excellent for diving. We will visit its wonderful sea cave, crowned by the magnificent cave.
3
Vale de Centeanes Beach
The beach extends to the west, flanked by imposing and highly sculpted cliffs. At the base of the rocky walls there are caves excavated by the sea.
4
Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse
A huge and spectacular sea cave, carved into sandstone cliffs topped by the iconic red-domed lighthouse
5
Carvalho Beach
A section of the coast accommodates a small and cozy beach flanked by rocky walls, heavily eroded by erosion. A scenic and huge boulder marks the central line of the beach and cuts the horizon. The cliff line remains high throughout the length of the beach; access to the beach is via a hand-dug tunnel in the rocky wall.
6
Benagil
A fishing village, Praia de Benagil is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Algarve coast, where the jagged cliffs form caves and sinkholes.
7
Algar de Benagil
Algar de Benagil is one of the main tourist attractions in Portugal. It is chosen almost every year as one of the most beautiful caves in the world. Inside the cave, there is a small beach with a large opening in the ceiling, the Algar, this opening having been caused by rainwater dissolving the limestone, thus creating an opening through which light enters, illuminating its interior.
8
Praia da Marinha
Surrounded by a high cliff carved by erosion, the beautiful Praia da Marinha is considered one of the hundred best beaches in the world, in a corner of preserved nature, almost in a wild state.
9
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Encarnacao
All that remains of the original fortress is the wall where the door is located, as well as the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação, from its viewpoint you can see almost the entire coast of the western Algarve.
Duration: 20 minutes
10
Calcadao de Carvoeiro
Starting at the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação and extending for 570mt, the Algar Seco walkway takes us to visit a spectacular stretch of the coast of Carvoeiro and discover the hidden secrets of the “Escadinhas”, rock formations that we find in the middle .
Duration: 30 minutes
11
Algar Seco
From the Algar Seco viewpoint, we go down the 134 steps that take us to the access tunnel to Gruta da Boneca, whose rocky surroundings remind us of windows and balconies overlooking the crystalline blue of the sea, the preferred setting for special occasions and events. Continuing east, we find the natural pools, whose incredibly blue water invites us to take a refreshing dip.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
