Carvoeiro Beaches
Image gallery of the beaches in and around Carvoeiro (Praia do Carvoeiro), one of the most popular holiday destinations in the rocky Algarve in the municipality of Lagoa
Praia de Carvoeiro
Aerial view to the popular holiday destination Carvoeiro. The old fishing village is located in the heart of the Algarve on one of the most impressive parts of the rocky coastline between Armação de Pêra and Portimão.
Carvoeiro: Beach
The popular beach Praia do Carvoeiro in the heart of the village, framed on both sides by impressive rocks, is well frequented during the summer.
Praia do Carvoeiro
Holiday apartments on top of the cliffs
Praia do Carvoeiro
Boats of local fishermen on the eastern part of the beach.
Praia de Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro: Coastline
The multicolored rock formation of the steep coast on both sides of the bay forms an impressive contrast with the blue of the Atlantic ocean.
Praia da Marinha
The small sandy beach is surrounded on three sides by almost vertical steep rocks.
Praia da Marinha
A beach restaurant offers snacks and drinks.
Praia da Marinha
View from the parking on cliff top to the steep rocks in a westerly direction.
Praia de Albandeira
The small beach of Albandeira is situated well protected within a cliff-lined bay, a typicall formation of this part of the Algarve's coast.
Praia de Albandeira
To the west of the Albandeira beach there is a second rocky bay, only accessible by the sea - swimming or by boat. This bay is a popular target for excursions to the grottoes of the Western Algarve.
Praia de Albandeira
On going down from the parking area to the beach, an information panel warns of the dangers of walking around the surrounding rocks and gorges. The descent down the wooden steps to the beach is quite easy.