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Three Castles Beach – Cliffs of the Algarve loop from Carvoeiro

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Three Castles Beach – Cliffs of the Algarve loop from Carvoeiro

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Three Castles Beach – Cliffs of the Algarve loop from Carvoeiro

02:32

9.30km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

Three Castles Beach

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Nice little bay.

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2

3.52 km

View of Torre da Lapa and the coastal cliffs

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3

3.52 km

Lapa Tower

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Former watchtower, built in the 17th century. The watchtower was used to detect any pirate ships that might appear in time. The tower, of which only a miserable pile of …

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3.97 km

Mato Beach

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The bay is only accessible from the water.

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4.45 km

Cliffs of the Algarve

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6

4.67 km

Bench With View of Praia dos Caneiros

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The bench is still there. There is a great view from here.

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6.59 km

View of Praia do Vale da Lapa

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Nice little bay.

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7.09 km

Cliffs of the Algarve

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Hiking shoes are mandatory. You should plan 5 hours with breaks and photo stops. I walked the tour with 10 backpacks.

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9.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

1.11 km

929 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

2.39 km

905 m

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