Get inspired with these 25 stunning photos of Algarve, Portugal. Algarve, the huge region including entire south of the country, is world-famous for some of the best beaches in the world.
The variety of them will amaze you: from high cliffs to soft dunes, from dreamy lagoons to endless deserts of sand, from severe promontories to tiny sheltered coves.
And the colours range from intense orange, shiny gold, yellowish-reddish stripes, brown, grey and deep black. The sand is beautiful everywhere, soft and shimmering in the sun.
The vastness of Portuguese beaches make you feel free, wild and completely disconnected from the everyday reality. Algarve is a truly amazing place to see. It’s more: it’s an experience.
Start dreaming of your next journey right here!
West Algarve
Spectacular stairs towards Praia do Camilo in Lagos – one of the best beaches in Algarve
Spectacular view over Praia do Camilo and the coastline of Lagos
Beautiful lighthouse in Punta da Piedade near Lagos
Praia da Bordeira, the biggest beach of Algarve, is one of the most spectacular beaches I’ve ever seen
Viewpoints in the area of Carrapateira at Praia da Bordeira
Lagoon just behind Praia da Amoreira offers splendid nature – all for yourself!
Inviting view – Praia da Amoreira, West Algarve
Breeze, mist and wonderful rocks – Praia de Amoreira, West Algarve, Portugal
Vast Praia da Amoreira has a great variety of rocks’ shapes and colours
Beautiful lighthouse Farol do Cabo de São Vicente marks the southernmost point of Portugal
Praia da Arrifana is extremely popular with surfers – here they are, the tiny dots in water!
The part of village zig-zaging towards the ocean marks the entrance to Praia da Arrifana, West Algarve
A hidden grotto behind lovely Praia da Dona Ana, leading to another small beach
Too lazy to hunt. West Algarve
Seems like a good cliff for overnight camping
Central Algarve
Benagil sea cave in Central Algarve is really unique
Praia de Vale do Lobo is flanked by stunning deep-orange cliffs
Characteristic Praia de Vale do Lobo – a luxurious spot and a lot of space!
Sunset over Central Algarve near Quarteira
East Algarve
Striking view from the tower of Faro cathedral where the town abruptly finishes and the lagoon takes over
Incredibly intricate gilded wooden figures in Baroque style in Faro cathedral
Characteristic azulejos (tiles) decoration of the chapel in Faro cathedral
Fascinating lagoon of Rio Formosa in the Faro Island
Spacious desert-like Praia de Barrinha on an island near Faro – on the right the sea, on the left the lagoon
Fascinating aerial view of the endless beach Praia do Faro on the Faro Island
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