Praia de Vale Centianes

• In the town ofCarvoeiroA picturesque coastal town that serves as the perfect nexus for exploring the Benagil Cave and the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and stunning cliffs.

Praia de Vale de Centeanes is a cliff-hemmed cove east of Carvoeiro, at the trailhead of the Seven Hanging Valleys walking route. A long staircase drops from the clifftop to a beach enclosed by high, banded walls of sandstone, with a large rock overhang shading part of the sand. From the top, the Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos runs east along the cliffs to Praia da Marinha, one of the best-known coastal walks in Portugal. Low tide opens up the sand considerably, while high tide presses it back against the rock. It suits walkers pairing the trail with a swim, and families who do not mind the stairs.