{"id":29097,"date":"2019-09-13T10:19:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T08:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/?p=29097"},"modified":"2024-12-10T12:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T11:22:54","slug":"beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach hopping in the Algarve &#8211; The best insider hotspots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rough ochre rock formations, picturesque natural scenery, and dreamy bays &#8211; that&#8217;s how I got to know and love the rocky Barlavento region of the Algarve. Learn my best tips for beach hopping in the Algarve and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in this sunny paradise.<\/p>\n<p>As a beach lover and seeker of impressive landscapes, I love spending my holiday seeking out the most beautiful corners of Barlavento.<br \/>\nAlbufeira is the ideal starting point for a fabulous road trip along the coast because of its central location in the Algarve.<br \/>\nBecause once you know these insider tips and tricks, you&#8217;ll be able to experience the Algarve up close. Discover my insider hotspots in this blog article.<br \/>\nLet yourself be inspired and have fun reading.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28311\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28311\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Carvoeiro Beach\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/carvoeiro-beach-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome to Carvoeiro \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7bcedbc0bf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7bcedbc0bf\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#instagram_%E2%80%93_the_most_beautiful_beaches_in_the_Barlavento_region\" >#instagram &#8211; the most beautiful beaches in the Barlavento region<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Praia_da_Falesia\" >Praia da Fal\u00e9sia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Sao_Rafael_Beach_in_Albufeira\" >S\u00e3o Rafael Beach in Albufeira<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Albandeira_Beach\" >Albandeira Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Praia_do_Camillo_near_Lagos\" >Praia do Camillo near Lagos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Sunset_at_the_westernmost_point_of_Europe\" >Sunset at the westernmost point of Europe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Spectacular_holiday_experiences_while_beach_hopping_in_the_Algarve\" >Spectacular holiday experiences while beach hopping in the Algarve<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Benagil_Caves\" >Benagil Caves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/en\/beach-hopping-in-the-algarve-the-best-insider-hotspots\/#Ponta_de_Piadade_in_Lagos\" >Ponta de Piadade in Lagos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"instagram_%E2%80%93_the_most_beautiful_beaches_in_the_Barlavento_region\"><\/span>#instagram &#8211; the most beautiful beaches in the Barlavento region<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along the southern coast of Portugal, there are beautiful beaches and hidden coves that invite you to swim and relax. As you head west from Albufeira, you will experience the famous Barlavento region, or &#8220;rocky Algarve,&#8221; which is adorned by its distinctive cliffs. The best means of transport for beach hopping in the Algarve is of course the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/7-tipps-auto-mieten-urlaub\/\">hire car.<\/a>\u00a0I got into the car and explored the most beautiful beaches and insider tips of Barlavento. Spoiler alert: I took a lot of fantastic photos!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28329\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand.jpg\" alt=\"Signpost beach hopping in the Algarve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/schild-strand-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where to next?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Praia_da_Falesia\"><\/span>Praia da Fal\u00e9sia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For one of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/schoenste-straende-portugals\/\">the most beautiful beaches in Portugal<\/a>, head to the Praia da Fal\u00e9sia. It&#8217;s known for its deep red sandstone cliffs. Compared to most beaches in the Algarve, the Praia da Fal\u00e9sia stretches over several kilometres and is therefore also ideal for long walks on the beach.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28315\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28315\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28315\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Falesia Beach Beach Hopping in the Algarve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/falesia-beach-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I can enjoy this fantastic view directly from the viewing plattform.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sao_Rafael_Beach_in_Albufeira\"><\/span>S\u00e3o Rafael Beach in Albufeira<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For the next hotspot, you need to spend about 20 minutes in the car. Albufeira is home to the S\u00e3o Rafael Beach. A sidewalk brings you to the wild and romantic sandy beach, completely surrounded by rocks. Immediately I see the four-metre-high rock in the middle of the sea, which makes the view of the beach even more spectacular. There is also a beach bar where you can buy cool drinks and snacks. I first treat myself to a Pastel de Nata, the typical Portuguese pastry, before exploring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28325\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Sao Rafael Beach Beach Hopping in the Algarve\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sao-rafael-beach-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This rock is at least three times as tall as me &#8211; crazy \ud83d\ude00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albandeira_Beach\"><\/span>Albandeira Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next bay on my Algarve beach-hopping excursion seems to be relatively unimpressive at first glance, but it hides two gems of beautiful natural scenery. Albandeira Beach is located between Armacao de P\u00e9ra and Carvoeiro. Pack the camera &#8211; breathtaking photo opportunities await you here. Great pictures and a spectacular view of the emerald green water framed by the rocky bay await you if you dare to climb on the rocks and shoot a photo from above. But beware: in Portugal, you&#8217;re technically allowed to climb the rocks, but it is at your own risk. So take care!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28289\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Albandeira Beach\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-beach-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What a fantastic view of the bay!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you go further, you&#8217;ll reach the second secret dreamscape on the right side of the bay. A rocky bridge that juts out into the sea. You can also trek out over these rocks to enjoy an incredible horizon-to-horizon view of the sparkling sea.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28293\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke.jpg\" alt=\"Albandeira Beach Rock Bridge\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/albandeira-bruecke-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A stone bridge in the middle of the sea &#8211; #wow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Praia_do_Camillo_near_Lagos\"><\/span>Praia do Camillo near Lagos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Welcome to the Instagram Beach: Lagos&#8217; Praia do Camillo, with its long wooden staircase, is the perfect photo hotspot and is popular with many influencers. More than 100 steps lead you from the car park down the cliff to two small bays, which are connected by a rocky tunnel in the water.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28305\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28305\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Praia do Camillo Staircase\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/camillo-beach-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">#instagram: Like a princess, I walk down a long wooden staircase \ud83d\ude00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunset_at_the_westernmost_point_of_Europe\"><\/span>Sunset at the westernmost point of Europe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sagres, the world&#8217;s end &#8211; the Cap Sao Vicente lighthouse in Sagres is known for its bright red sunsets overlooking the sea. So before you head back from your beach hopping excursion in the Algarve towards your accommodation, the sunset in Sagres is still an absolute must-see. It&#8217;s best to get to the lighthouse about an hour before the actual sunset. Then you can experience a spectacular change in the colour of the sun from yellow to orange to a deep red. I recommend that you also bring a jacket. Up there it&#8217;s windier than you might think \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28321\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown.jpg\" alt=\"Sagres Sundown\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sagres-sundown-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sagres &#8220;the end of the world&#8221; &#8211; up here you&#8217;ll experience one of the most beautiful sunsets!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spectacular_holiday_experiences_while_beach_hopping_in_the_Algarve\"><\/span>Spectacular holiday experiences while beach hopping in the Algarve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benagil_Caves\"><\/span>Benagil Caves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>My next hotspot is located at Praia de Benagil between Albufeira and Portim\u00e3o. You&#8217;ll quickly notice that many tourists on boats, stand-up paddleboards, or simply swimming in the ocean disappear within the rocks of the bay. From the beach, it&#8217;s hard to imagine that a breathtaking cave hides in the middle of the cliffs &#8211; the Benagil Caves. To get into the cave, you can either take part in a boat tour, which incidentally is offered as a bookable excursion from several locations in the Algarve, hire a paddleboard, or just swim. It is about 50 metres from the shore of the beach to the cave.<\/p>\n<p>Those of us seeking a challenge, myself included, will swim! Once you&#8217;ve arrived in the cave, you&#8217;ll find an impressive sight: In the middle of the ceiling, there is a great opening through which shimmer the sun&#8217;s rays across the centuries-old rocks, illuminating the unusual and beautiful forms in golden light.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28303\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28303\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle.jpg\" alt=\"Benagil Caves\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/benagil-hoehle-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The hotspot in the Algarve: The hidden Benagil Caves on the beach of the same name.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ponta_de_Piadade_in_Lagos\"><\/span>Ponta de Piadade in Lagos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A whole paradise of rocks, grottos, and caves illuminated in a beautiful gold tone awaits you in Lagos. The rocks of the promontory Ponta da Piedade are among the most beautiful rock formations and are among the top tourist attractions in the Algarve. Boat tours are offered at Lagos&#8217; harbour for \u20ac20. The small fishing boats are designed exactly so that they can deftly meander around the narrow rock sculptures. The boats depart every 15 minutes, so there are no queues. Alternatively, you can also take part in a guided canoe tour. You&#8217;ll paddle into several caves and past various coastal beaches. The sea shines in beautiful shades of blue and green, and you can see spectacularly shaped caves, rocks, and sculptures named after animals or objects. With a boat trip, you can also wonderfully combine a small city exploration through Lagos, which, in my opinion, is one of the most interesting and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/interessante-orte-algarve\/\">beautiful cities of the Algarve.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28317\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot.jpg\" alt=\"Ponta de Piadade Boat Tour\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ponta-de-piadade-boot-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whether by canoe or boat &#8211; the rocks of the promontory Ponta da Piedade belong on your to-do list.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Do you fancy a beach hopping excursion in the Algarve? I highly recommend everyone explore these breathtaking corners of the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tui-blue.com\/felsalgarve-entdecken\/\">Algarve&#8217;s rocky Barlavento region<\/a>. It&#8217;s worth it!<br \/>\nHave you ever been to Barlavento? What are your favourite places and insider tips? Let me know in the comments \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I got to discover and love Barlavento in the Algarve! 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