Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Algar de Benagil
Remarkable seaside cave, reachable by boat trip, known for a distinctive hole in its roof.
€20.0
/ Adult
Marinha Beach
Surrounded by cliffs & pit caves, this popular ocean beach is renowned for its rustic beauty.
FREE
Praia do Carvalho
A staircase through two tunnels in a cliff accesses this small beach with scenic views.
FREE
Praia do Vale de Centeanes
Peaceful, gold beach surrounded by cliffs, popular with divers, with a cave nearby.
FREE
Farol de Alfanzina
Landmark, red-domed beacon atop a sea cave carved into sandstone cliffs & open for tours in summer.
FREE
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Sand City - O Maior Parque de Esculturas em Areia do Mundo
€11.9
/ Adult
Praia de Carvoeiro
Popular sand beach in a busy cove ringed by housing units & picturesque rocky bluffs.
FREE
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