Algarve Beaches

Honest guides to the best beaches on the Algarve coast — with access details, facilities, crowd levels, and things only a local would tell you.

• Praia da Marinha Praia da Marinha is a cliff-backed beach on the central Algarve coast near Carvoeiro, widely considered one of the most scenic beaches in Europe. It's accessible via a long staircase from the clifftop car park and is known for its natural rock arches, clear water, and golden-orange cliffs.