Marinha Beach (Algarve, Southern Portugal) - It's the most famous beach in Lagos, and it's well deserved! The rocks that go into the sea create a landscape without equal. Being sheltered between rocks, it has very calm water, ideal for bathing without waves. It is also great for diving, the water is crystal clear and there is plenty of marine life.
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| Marinha Beach in The Algarve Southern Portugal |
The proximity to the city of Lagos is another point in favor, although that means that there are always quite a few people. But the Marinha Beach is big enough not to be overwhelming. It takes about 25 minutes to walk from the center.
The Marinha Beach in the Algarve, Southern Portugal, is a landscape made up of reddish limestone cliffs and calm turquoise waters, interrupted only by its curious rocky outcrops.
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| Marinha Beach in The Algarve Southern Portugal |
It was already considered one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world by the Michelin Guide, and is usually found in the top 10 of the best European beaches.
Due to its beauty, the Marinha Beach has been used as the setting for various advertisements. And it was already used as the image of Portugal.
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| Marinha Beach in The Algarve Southern Portugal |
Access to Marinha Beach
It is located in the Algarve town known as Lagoa, and due to a steep staircase of 115 steps that separates it from the rest of the world, even in high season it is less visited than others with easier access.
The nearest large city is Portimão and another nearby town is Silves, which hosts a popular Medieval Fair during the month of August.