Yesterday we explored beaches locally. I have a new favorite! Praia do Pinhão is found down a small road just south of the walled part of Lagos, Portugal. The first set of stairs leads (almost) to an unnamed beach. The steps are great, it feels like you are climbing down an old dam. The stairs end about 6 ft above the beach.
The next set of stairs actually leads to Praia do Pinhão. At low tide the beach is great. There is a tunnel to the unnamed beach (where the last set of stairs are).
Look close at the cliffs, there are fossils in the rocks! Also, there is a cave with three openings and an opening in the ceiling. It is great!
Today, we went to the Benagil Cave on a boat tour with Taruga Benagil Tours. We took the 30 minute tour (we were limited on time with Theo). Benagil cave is quite impressive. All of the cliffs and caves in the area are magical.
Elephant Rock
It was a great trip, but I really liked finding the little caves on Praia do Pinhão. If we had unlimited time, it would be great to explore all along this coast. I’m sure there are great little beaches and grottos not listed in every guide book!
