Praia da Marinha
About
Often ranked among Europe’s prettiest beaches, Marinha is a small sandy cove backed by sculpted cliffs. Descend the staircase to swim, then follow the clifftop path for viewpoints.
Why visit
- Postcard scenery
- Clear, calm water on good days
- Start of the coastal trail
Good to know
- Arrive early: parking fills up
- Steep steps down to the beach
- Limited facilities, so bring water
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Praia da Marinha with Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, Benagil Cave by Boat and Zoomarine Algarve for a full day around Lagoa.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Marinha Cliffs Resort (Lagoa), about 300 m away. Sample listing.
- Albufeira Sun Club All Inclusive (Albufeira), about 15 km away. Sample listing.
- Lagos Old Town Guesthouse (Lagos), about 23 km away. Sample listing.