We meet at your pickup point in Lagos, Portimão or Lagoa and travel to the trailhead at Praia de Vale Centeanes. Your guide introduces the route and what to expect along this iconic coastal path.
Begin the clifftop trail heading east, with sweeping views of turquoise coves below. Pass hidden sea caves and dramatic rock arches carved by the Atlantic. Stop to take in the Benagil sea cave area from above—one of Portugal’s most iconic natural wonders.
Continue past the whitewashed Alfanzina Lighthouse on a fragrant path through juniper and mastic scrub. Keep an eye out for rabbits, foxes, mongooses, warblers, and owls. The cliffs shift colour with the sun, from bright yellow to deep burnished copper.
Arrive at the stunning Praia da Marinha, one of Portugal’s most photographed beaches, where golden cliffs meet crystal-clear water. A great spot to rest before your transport back to the pickup point.