[2024 Lagoa Attraction] Travel Guide for Praia da Marinha (Updated Nov)
Beaches
Address:
Lago. Faru. Portugal
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Amazing Praia da Marinha Beach
The beach is absolutely stunning, framed by high cliffs and adorned with sea stacks, grottos, and small secluded beaches. It's no wonder this beach consistently ranks in the top 5 beaches in Portugal.
Parking can be a challenge as the car park was crowded, so I recommend arriving early if you're driving. We took a small hike along the cliff tops, and the views were simply breathtaking. The emerald green waters below were a sight to behold.
Mel22
Explore the Eye of God - Lagoa.
Lagoa, Faro District, Lagoa, a city rated as the most suitable for living in Portugal, where there is wanton sunshine, endless beaches, and flocks of migratory birds...
⛺【Must-see】:
Navy Beach (Praia da Marinha/Marinha Beach) is one of the most iconic beaches in Portugal and has been rated by the Michelin Guide as one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and one of the top 100 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Benagil Sea Cave If you come to Lagoa, you must go to the Benagil Sea Cave, known as the "Eye of God". Because there is no normal berth here, larger ships cannot approach, only small boats can dock, usually following the locals. The boat moves along the cliff, sailing along a waterway between the two rock walls, slowly approaching the destination. After years of wave erosion, the largest natural cave in Portugal was formed. Looking from the inside out, it is like standing on an unknown planet, exploring the light hole on the top, the rock layer is rich in color, and it changes endlessly with the sunlight.
🛬【Travel Tips】:
Here you can enjoy cocktails or a few small dishes by the sea, look at the blue sky and white clouds, and feel the gentle sea breeze. The town is not like a popular tourist area, full of tourist commercial atmosphere, here you can only absorb and integrate everything locally, and feel the exotic customs.
You can also follow the locals to go fishing at sea and experience a different life.
Flourish_Grayson_48
Pure Beauty at the southern Portugal.
📍Address: Arcos Naturais da Praia da Marinha
Algarve is one of the top destinations to travel to in Portugal - its coastline is full of stunning scenery. There are lots of natural arcs along the shore with a pretty good infrastructure for hiking. It is short and offers lots of spectacular views! Take some time to enjoy a calm summer day ocean breeze - I definitely recommend this spot ❤️
#Algarve #portugal #atlanticocean
Mrs_Travel
The Algarve, favored by the sun and sea, hosts an endless holiday feast
The Algarve, this 'Southern European treasure' deeply cherished by the sun and the sea 😘, enjoys year-round sunshine and a pleasant climate. With its clean and soft beaches, caves and cliffs that seem to be crafted by the hands of gods, towns with a mix of cultures, quality ports, and golf courses, it's simply made for a leisurely vacation pace~
📍Tavira: A highly picturesque town in the east, with houses featuring scissor-shaped roofs and checkered doors along the riverbank.
📍Faro: But it's the capital of the Algarve.
📍Albufeira: This place has so many beaches, with warm and shallow waters.
📍Ferragudo: A quaint fishing village with a special charm, white houses stretch all the way to the Arade riverbank.
📍Lagos: The starting point for exploring the African continent's coast, here you can still find medieval walls, churches, and fortresses.
📍Sagres: A coastal town on the western line, where the pottery shop Artesanato A Mó is a unique building decorated with ceramic plates.
📸 Time to check in at the stunning coastline
🏝️ Sagres: Cabo de São Vicente, where the rocks have been shaped into various strange forms by the waves.
🏝️ Lagos: Ponta da Piedade has a super spectacular rock formation landscape, where you can take a boat to explore the magnificent marine erosion landforms; Praia da Marinha beach is tightly surrounded by eroded cliffs and is considered one of the top 100 most beautiful beaches in the world.
🏝️ Seven Hanging Valleys Trail: This is a 12-kilometer trail that passes through 7 sea-hanging valleys created by natural forces, connecting Praia do Vale de Centeanes and Praia do Marinha, and you'll also pass the famous natural sea erosion cave - Gruta de Benagil.
🥘 Here comes the food:
Portuguese seafood stew Caldeirada or Cataplana casserole;
Flor de sal, a type of salt crystal that Algarve people love to sprinkle on fresh tomato slices;
Dessert: Dom Rodrigo, made of egg yolk, sugar, and almonds;
Aguardente de Medronho, also known as 'firewater', this spirit is made from the fruit of the strawberry tree.
Safety tips
1️⃣ Rocks may weather and loosen, so don't get too close to the edge of the cliffs 😮! Safety first!
2️⃣ Respect nature and protect the environment 🌍!
Best time
1️⃣ Since the visibility at the heart-shaped cave on the cliff isn't greatly affected by the tide, it's best to avoid rainy or windy days. The cliffs can become very slippery and dangerous 😨!
2️⃣ Try not to go during the peak season from June to September, when the cliff trails are more crowded. Off-peak travel often provides a better experience 👍!
📷 Photography tips:
1️⃣ Go before ten in the morning or during sunset in the evening, when there are fewer people, the scenery is beautiful, and the light is particularly soft 😍!
2️⃣ Many of those famous photos of the heart-shaped rock are taken with drones, but you can also use a camera and tripod. To get the best angle, you need to be a bit higher, so adjust the tripod to its maximum height, or lift the camera as high as possible above your head to capture the perfect image of the heart-shaped rock 🤳!
3️⃣ It seems that you need special permission to use drones for filming in Portugal 🤔.
WilliamMcGregor16
Portugal's Most Breathtaking Beach
#beachlife
Praia da Marinha – Portugal's most breathtaking beach – is tucked away on the dramatic, sunkissed cliffs between Armação de Pêra and Carvoeiro.
As well as taking in the view from down at beach level it’s well worth walking 5 minutes west on the footpath at the top of the beach to take in views. The views are amazing.
The car park was crowded. Loved the emerald green waters beneath.
Mel22
Heart-shaped cliff + Eye of God + Cave
Portugal, Heart Cliff + Eye of God + Cave
At the end of September, the weather in southern Portugal is already slightly cool. Compared to the peak summer season, there are much fewer tourists...
At a specific angle, you can see the famous Heart Cliff, which is one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world! How to find the heart?
Don't go to the beach. The entrance to the beach is on the left side. Walk up along the scenic cliff on the right side. It takes about three to four minutes to walk.
(Found a glass observation deck built by humans, walk forward about 5 meters, there is a V-shaped, bald stone) The source of God's eye.
You can rent a kayak or swim to get there.
Don't want to wear a swimsuit? Bring a waterproof bag and a little skirt, and you can take photos in minutes. The best time to take photos is between 2pm and 5pm when there are fewer people and no need to queue for photos on the big rocks.
The viewing time can be chosen at noon, when light will shine in from the cave's overhead hole.
8. About other cave attractions
Personally, I think it's a good idea to spend a day at the beach sunbathing and renting a kayak (1.5-2 hours) to experience the joy of paddling on the sea.
◆Another day, you can book a speedboat online. There are many speedboat companies to choose from. The advantage of renting a speedboat is that it is fast and you can see all the caves, big and small.
When arranging for speedboat trips starting from mid-September, be sure to bring a thicker jacket (the sea breeze is very cold).
In autumn, it's no longer possible to see dolphins in the Dolphin Bay (even in summer, it's only a matter of luck). However, visiting the cave and Dolphin Bay together costs only 35 per person, which is still very cost-effective. 4 transportation.
Arriving in Lisbon, it is recommended to rent a car to visit South Pu (local buses to scenic spots are really inconvenient, the last bus is around 6pm, so having a car to eat seafood and return to the hotel is much more convenient).
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