Classics, Ideas, Sand & Beaches, West-Algarve

This beach-hopping guide will give you some orientation for a day trip along my favorite beaches and villages at the south coast to Sagres.

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Sand & Beaches, West-Algarve

Monte Clérigo is a small beach village at the westcoast. Located directly next to the beach, you have a wonderful view and sunset too.You will find a Parking, Restaurants and Cafés.

Historic Lagos, Sand & Beaches

The third bay in front of the historical city of Lagos is famous for the stone staircase, which used to be part of a castle in medieval times and today it is perfect for diving. With high tide, it is possible to enter directly from the staircase into the sea. Behind the small stone-mole…

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Lagos, Sand & Beaches

This beach is one of the most famous beaches in Lagos. Directly behind the bays and caves of Praia do Pinhão and protected by a small mole, the Praia da Dona Ana is a beautiful beach surrounded by huge cliffs which reach into the ocean.

Lagos, Sand & Beaches

The long sandy beach (length: 5,5km) which is located on the eastern side of the harbor. Along Meia Praia, you will find several parking spots and restaurants/bars. On foot, you need to cross the harbor bridge and walk through the harbor, along with the off-dock and storages of the fishermen, till you reach the…

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Historic Lagos, Sand & Beaches

Here you find two bays connected with each other by a hand-digged tunnel. On one of the two beaches, you find a picturesque old stone bridge going from the mainland to one riff in the water. It’s not open to the public, but from underneath one of the most famous photo spots.

Sand & Beaches, West-Algarve

Castelejo and Cordoama are on the west-coast, next to the Village of Vila do Bispo. On both you will find a beach bar and parking spots (in high-season tricky). Depending on the water-level, it is possible to walk from Castelejo to Cordoama (vice versa). They are good for surfing, and famous for its slate…

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Sand & Beaches, West-Algarve

Castelejo and Cordoama are on the west-coast, next to the Village of Vila do Bispo. On both you will find a beach bar and parking spots (in high-season tricky). Depending on the water-level, it is possible to walk from Castelejo to Cordoama (vice versa). They are good for surfing, and famous for its slate…

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Sand & Beaches, West-Algarve

Praia da Bordeira is an astonishing beach, view, and landscape. From the south-riff, you will have a unique view on the coastline, sand dune and the incoming waves. There is a beach bar in the middle of Praia da Bordeira, parking (tricky in high-season), and located next to Carrapateira, where you find more restaurants…

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Historic Lagos, Sand & Beaches

This small bay next to the Forte da Ponta da Bandeira and the local sailing school is the nearest beach if you are coming from the historical city of Lagos. Due to a small hole in the cliffs, it is connected with Praia dos Estudantes.

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