Benagil Cliffs and Beach – Benagil Caves loop from Praia do Carvalho

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Algarve

Carvoeiro

Benagil Cliffs and Beach – Benagil Caves loop from Praia do Carvalho

Easy

4.8

(435)

2,723

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Benagil Cliffs and Beach – Benagil Caves loop from Praia do Carvalho

01:38

5.91km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12 m

Caves and rock formations at Praia do Carvalho

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Good footwear required😉

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1.05 km

Benagil Cliffs and Beach

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Beautiful area! A visit is always worthwhile.

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1.17 km

View of Benagil Cave from above

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Anyone spending their holiday here in the Algarve should definitely visit the rocky coast and the caves of Benagil.

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1.48 km

Benagil Caves

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This well-marked hiking trail between Praia de Marinha and Praia de Vale Centeaes is popular for its breathtaking views and the beautiful rock formations that hang over the water. The …

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2.02 km

View of the coastal cliffs and rock arch in the Algarve.

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You should wear hiking boots here.

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2.60 km

View of the Natural Arches at Praia da Marinha

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Praia da Marinha is a beach in the Algarve, the southernmost Portuguese province. It belongs to the administrative area of Lagoa and is located in the so-called "Rock Algarve". Many …

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2.99 km

Praia da Marinha Coastal Trail

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Super nice beach, there is an easily accessible path to it.

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3.24 km

Marinha Beach

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Start of the 7 hanging valleys trail. Parking lot at 100 meters.

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5.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

842 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

788 m

185 m

144 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

23°C

14°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Purcuso dos Sete Vales Suspensos

Hike along the most beautiful cliffs in the rocky Algarve, from Praia da Marinha to Praia de Benagil with a one-hour boat trip into the rock caves of Benagil.

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September 25, 2026,Benagil-Höhlen – Praia da Marinha Runde von Praia do Carvalho

At least during the season, the amount of plastic in the sea around the Benagil caves exceeds any reasonable measure!

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August 29, 2024,Punto di vista – Praia da Marinha giro ad anello con partenza da Benagil

Very nice walk. Also it is easier to find parking than at Marina beach

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February 24, 2023,24.02.23, Arco Natural – Cabo Carvoeiro Runde von Armação de Pêra

Beautiful coastal landscape, unfortunately a bit too crowded..

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April 21, 2023,Wanderung nach Benagil

Very easy tour. Not much shade, so don't forget sun protection when the weather is nice.

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May 10, 2025,Tour

It's difficult to walk. Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are helpful. I can't imagine what it's like in the heat. 🤷‍♂️

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October 4, 2024,Impressionen bei Benagil

Hello everyone! Today we had to return the rental car at 12 noon, so we did a short tour nearby. We started at Praia da Marinha. There is a free parking lot here. However, you should get there early (preferably in the off-season! Otherwise it is too full) as the parking spaces are very popular and lots of people use …

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