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Three Castles Beach – Cliffs of the Algarve loop from Praia dos Castelos

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Portugal

Algarve

Carvoeiro

Three Castles Beach – Cliffs of the Algarve loop from Praia dos Castelos

Moderate

4.7

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311

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Three Castles Beach – Cliffs of the Algarve loop from Praia dos Castelos

02:22

8.66km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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909 m

Three Castles Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice little bay.

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1.03 km

View of Torre da Lapa and the coastal cliffs

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3.41 km

Lapa Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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3.87 km

Mato Beach

Highlight • Beach

The bay is only accessible from the water.

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4.35 km

View of Praia do Vale da Lapa

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little bay.

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6.55 km

Cliffs of the Algarve

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

1.03 km

711 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

2.17 km

711 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 10 August

29°C

18°C

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Comments

August 4, 2023,Carvoerio to Praia dos Caneiros (the Algarve)

Intermediate trail, well sign posted in most parts with areas to avoid getting to close to the edge. Occasional ropes to use in steeper areas, some fences to climb over and one part where a fence had broken and that part exposed the cliff. We actually planned a much further hike, but ran out of time as had a tour …

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Three Castles Beach – Cliffs of the Algarve loop from Praia dos Castelos

Three Castles Beach

Coastal Pathway

View of Torre da Lapa and the coastal cliffs

Lapa Tower

Mato Beach

Cliffs of the Algarve

View of Praia do Vale da Lapa

Cliffs of the Algarve

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