You have to see this beach to believe it. It is picture perfect. Located between Armação de Pêra and Carvoeiro, Praia da Marinha is a small cove beach that nestles snugly at the base of rocky outcrops. If you tried to imagine the most picturesque beach possible, you probably still wouldn’t do it justice.
Wide meandering steps take you from the cliff top car park to the beach below. At high tide the beach is a narrow strip of sand, but at low tide the adjacent coves become accessible. Praia da Marinha is a hit with families as there are plenty of strange rock formations to explore, caves cut in the cliffs and many rock pools harbouring all sorts of marine life.
The water quality and clarity here is exceptional, making Praia da Marinha ideal for snorkelling. Many different marine species can be spotted in the waters here. There is a snack bar on the beach, open during the summer months, meaning you can quite happily spend an entire day here.
The beach is easy to find – turn off the E.N.125 at the International School at Lagoa and simply follow the signs.
| Alvor | Armação de Pera | Burgau | |
| Lagos Beaches | Meia Praia | Monte Clerigo | |
| Praia da Luz | Praia da Marinha | Praia da Rocha | |
| Praia do Amado | Praia do Vau | Praia Galé | |
| Praia Grande - Ferragudo | |||
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