Top 12 Instagrammable Places In Algarve
12 Top Instagrammable Places In Algarve
Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region is known for its beautiful beaches and low cliffs overlooking sandy coves.
Benagil Cave
- The cave is a top highlight and one of the most famous attractions in the country.
- Benagil Cave is a large coastal cave with two entrances and a hole at the top.
- The cave is only accessible by sea.
Arco de Albandeira
- Arco de Albandeira is a beautiful rock arch that can be found between Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra towns.
Heart-Shaped Rock @ Praia da Marinha
- The viewpoint for the heart-shaped rock at Prai da Marinha is a trendy Instagram photo spot in the Algarve.
- The coastal rock has two natural arches next to the beach that when viewed from a specific location from the cliff at a specific angle form the shape of a heart.
Praia dos Três Castelos
- Praia dos Três Castelos is home to great views, ochre-colored rocks, and a stunning cave.
- Unlike Benagil Cave, the Algar at Praia dos Três Castelos is easily accessible and can be entered on foot.
- It’s important to visit during low tide as more rock formations are accessible to you during that time.
Praia da Marinha
- In addition to the heart-shaped rock, Praia da Marinha has many other rock formations and viewpoints for incredible photos.
- Elephant rock is another popular rock formation at this beach.
Boneca’s Cave at Algar Seco
- Algar Seco is a rocky area at the coastline in Carvoeiro with unique rock formations.
- Boneca’s cave is the main attraction at Algar Seco. The rock formation has two oval holes that look like “doll eyes”.
Praia do Camilo
- Praia do Camilo is beautiful any time of the day but it is particularly spectacular at sunrise and sunset.
- Camilo is a popular beach with its iconic endless stairs, beautiful rock formations, soft sand, and calmer waters for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking.
- There are 200 steps to reach the beach from the parking lot but the steps are not steep. Getting up and down the stairs was no issue for us when we visited.
Burgau Village – the Portuguese Santorini
- Burgau village is known as the Portuguese Santorini because, like the Greek island, Burgau has little white houses with blue doors, flower-covered roofs, cute cafés, and tiny streets.
Ponta da Piedade
- Located minutes from Praia do Camilo, Ponta da Piedade scenic point is also beautiful any time of the day. Like Camilo, you can experience the full beauty of the area at sunrise and sunset.
Colorful rocks at Praia da Falésia
- Praia da Falésia is a beach with an incredibly unique background. The background of the beach is comprised of two-toned red and white rocks.
Praia de Carvoeiro
- Praia de Carvoeiro is a dreamy beach located in Carvoeiro town that’s lined with steep cliffs and golden sand.
Old village of Ferragudo
- Located near Portimão is the small fishermen’s village of Ferragudo. The village has many photo spots and is lined with white houses, narrow streets, stairs, blooming trees, and pots full of flowers and plants.
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