{"id":7236,"date":"2016-09-29T08:11:52","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T08:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=7236"},"modified":"2025-08-22T23:07:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T06:07:52","slug":"4-coastal-cliff-walks-with-breathtaking-views-in-the-algarve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/4-coastal-cliff-walks-with-breathtaking-views-in-the-algarve\/","title":{"rendered":"4 COASTAL CLIFF WALKS WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS IN THE ALGARVE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having visited the beautiful Algarve, Portugal last year, I was certain that would come back to hike along the stunning coastal cliffs I had seen. This year I made use of a 3 day long weekend to plan a hiking trip around the coastal cliffs in search of stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic beaches, hidden beaches and even some nudist ones too!<\/p>\n

The Algarve hiking trails that I cover below were not that long or exhausting, and can be very easily done over 3 days with plenty of time to relax at the beaches on the way, grab some delicious sardines for lunch, or take a boat ride to the beautiful and world famous sea caves!<\/p>\n

Here are 4 breathtaking hike options that will help you make the most of your time on the coastal trails of the Algarve!<\/p>\n

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HIKE TRAIL 1: In the city of Albufeira – From Praia de Arrifes to Praia do Castelo (3 km)<\/h3>\n

This is a relatively easy trail, but it\u2019s all dirt paths and reasonably edgy so make sure you at least wear good walking shoes. The beaches that fall in this trail are Praia de Arrifes, Praia de S\u00e3o Rafael, Praia do Ninho de Andorinha, Praia da Ponta Pequena, Cala, Praia da Ponta Grande, Praia da Coelha, Praia da Mar\u00e9 das Porcas and Praia do Castelo.<\/p>\n

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HIKE TRAIL 2: In the municipality of Lagoa – From Praia de Albandeira to Praia de Benagil (3.6 km)<\/h3>\n

From Praia de Castelo, I took a taxi to Praia de Albandeira to continue my hike. To get a taxi, just walk into one of the beach restaurants and ask them to call one for you. They usually arrive between 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n

The hike from Praia de Marinha<\/a> to Praia de Benagil<\/a> is a moderate level and will require some basic rock climbing skills. The beaches that fall in this trail are Praia de Albandeira, Praia da Estaquinha, Praia da Malhada do Bara\u00e7o, Praia do Pau, Praia da Marinha, Praia da Mesquita, Praia da Corredoura and Praia de Benagil.<\/p>\n

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I spent the night in Portimao and went back to Praia de Benagil to spend the day in leisure and relax at the nearby beaches. From here I took a boat ride to see some of the beautiful and world famous sea caves in this area.<\/p>\n

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HIKE TRAIL 3: In the municipality of Portimao – From Praia do Vau to Praia dos Tr\u00eas Irm\u00e3os (3.7 km)<\/h3>\n

The next day I started my hike from Praia do Vau. Almost 80% of the trail is relatively easy, just the last bit again requires some rock climbing skills and can get a bit difficult if you are hiking with an 8 kilo backpack, like I did!<\/p>\n

But it is finally totally worth it when you get to Praia dos Tr\u00eas Irm\u00e3os<\/a> and enjoy the amazing views. The beaches that fall in this trail are Praia do Vau, Praia do Barranco das Canas, Praia de Boi\u00e3o, Praia de Jo\u00e3o de Arens, Praia do Submarino, Praia dos Tr\u00eas Irm\u00e3os and Praia do Alvor.<\/p>\n

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HIKE TRAIL 4: In the town of Lagos – From Praia do Pinh\u00e3o to Farol da Ponta da Piedade (3 km)<\/h3>\n

I took a taxi from Praia dos Tr\u00eas Irm\u00e3os<\/a> to Praia do Pinh\u00e3o<\/a> in Lagos to conclude the final leg of the hike. The trail from Praia Dona Ana<\/a> to Praia de Camillo<\/a> was closed, so I had to take the road to get to it, and from there I continued the hike along the cliffs until Farol da Ponta da Piedade<\/a> and further.<\/p>\n

The beaches that fall in this trail are Praia do Pinh\u00e3o, Praia Dona Ana, Praia do Camilo, Praia dos Pinheiros, Praia da Balan\u00e7a and finally Farol da Ponta da Piedade.<\/p>\n

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WHAT TO KNOW FOR VISITING PORTUGAL<\/h3>\n

PORTUGAL VISAS<\/h4>\n

Portugal is part of the European Schengen zone<\/strong>, which typically provides 90 days of free entry every 180 days<\/strong> to visitors from many countries. This means you can enter Portugal and travel between other European countries for up to 90 days per stay.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check the EU Schengen website for the latest information for your specific country.<\/p>\n

CURRENCY<\/h4>\n

The currency used in Portugal is the Euro (EUR)<\/strong>. The current exchange rate is approximately 1 EUR to 1.10 USD. You can check the latest EUR exchange rate on Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While traveling, our number one tip is to use a free Charles Schwab Debit Card<\/a> which gives unlimited worldwide ATM Fee Refunds and the true exchange rate.<\/p>\n

BEST TOURS IN LAGOS<\/h4>\n

Some of the best tours and things to do in Lagos are:<\/p>\n