Hiking Adventure & Scenic Views at Algarve's Trail of the Seven Hanging Valleys

Duration: 3 Hours

Meeting point

Praia da Marinha car park. Your guide will be waiting for you wearing a white T-shirt with the xplore logo and a white hat.

About

Praia da Marinha, considered one of the 100 best in the world by the Michelin guide!

known as the karst landscape, with a remarkable diversity of geoforms that can be observed at Praia da Marinha: arches, caves, sinkholes, and shallows.

Benagil Cave known as Algar de Benagil is one of the most beautiful caves in the world where you can see inside from above.

Benagil Beach appears associated with the mouth of a torrential river that carved a narrow gully in the cliff. This beach was home to a fishing community dedicated to artisanal arts; Nowadays, boats are mainly used to visit sea caves.

At Praia do Carvalho, the sand is accessed through a tunnel excavated in the soft Miocene limestone, where you can observe the profusion of seashells aggregated in the rock matrix.

Around the Alfanzina Lighthouse, a forest of Aleppo pine grows, one of the few trees that colonizes these stony and arid lands.

Join us for a guided tour on a walk along the best coast in the Algarve.

Details of the tour

• Transport during the activity included
• Location: coastal strip between Praia da Marinha and Vale Centeanes
• Type: pedestrian
• Circular route: no
• Distance: 6 km
• Average duration: 3 hours
• Route: starting at Praia da Marinha and ending at Praia de Vale Centeanes
• Type of path: dirt and somewhat rocky paths

Trail Route

Beggins at Marinha beach, passing by the Benagil cave and beach, Carvalho beach, Vale de Centeanes beach and finishing at Algar seco

Includes

• Water and energy bars included in the price
• Stop at a wild beach

What to bring for the hike

• Light and comfortable backpack;
• Clothing and footwear suitable for walking (never flip-flops);
• Waterproof jacket in rainy seasons;
• Charged cell phone;
• Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
• Swimsuit, if you want to go for a swim on the beaches;
• Hiking poles (optional)

Transfer services included

Enjoy included transfers from Vale Centeanes and Algar seco to Marinha beach (meeting point), ensuring a hassle-free start to your guided tour.

Languages offered in the activity

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French.

Important to Know

Jeep transportation for support and transfer on the way back. Always arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the beginning of the tour. The day, time, and duration of the tour may change depending on the weather conditions.

Not recommended for travelers with back problems.