On the west coast of the Algarve right outside the quaint town of Aljezur, you find one of the most astounding beaches in the region, Praia Monte Clerigo (Monte Clerigo beach.) With a couple of surf schools and restaurants, this is the perfect place to hang out for a day or two surfing or just […]
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One of the most popular surf beaches in Portugal’s Algarve is the mesmerizing Arrifana beach (Praia da Arrifana) stretching elegantly below the steep cliffs of Aljezur. The iconic view of the beach from the top has reached millions of online publications and is where surfers from all over the world peek down to judge the […]
With one of the most enchanting towns of the Algarve literally spilling onto the golden sand, Carvoeiro (Portugal) beach is a natural favorite among locals and tourists alike. The proximity to restaurants and bars, boat trips, and kayak rentals, as well as cliff walks leading to alluring Algarve adventures, makes this the perfect beach destination […]
In the middle of the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail sits the astounding Benagil beach (Praia de Benagil), mostly known for the easy accessibility to the world-famous Benagil Cave. Steep, golden cliffs curtain down to the popular beach on both sides creating a natural shield for beach dwellers. But this is by no means the regular […]
The Algarve is jam-packed with astounding beaches wrapped in rugged cliffs featuring breathtaking scenery. It can be hard to know where to go and to actually find the best beaches on the Algarve. Lucky for you, I’ve spent a whole lot of time traveling this mesmerizing Portuguese coastline and I’ve seen my share of beaches. […]
Camilo beach in Lagos is among Algarve’s, if not among the world’s most beautiful beaches. The small beach on the clear blue Atlantic Ocean is, as so many other beaches on the Algarve Coast, surrounded by rugged limestone rocks. As one of the most spectacular beaches in Lagos, Camilo beach makes the perfect postcard view. […]
Home to the unique Anchor Cemetery and the only beach easily reached by foot on Ilha de Tavira, Barril beach (Praia do Barril) makes a wonderful day out that doesn’t have to implement a boat trip. The beach has all the facilities you need, like toilets, restaurants, bars, sunbeds, and shade, yet the opportunity to […]
When looking for a beach day on the Algarve, Marinha beach (Praia da Marinha) truly deserves a mention. Nominated the most beautiful beach in the world multiple times it candidly stands up to its reputation. Magnificent rock formations towering in the glittering water create a unique backdrop and the steep cliffs majestically wrapping the sandy […]