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Algar Seco Algarve Portugal – Walk and Cave – Video Photos Info

By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

Considered one of the best viewpoints in Portugal and the landmark of Carvoeiro, the Algar Seco Algarve offers amazing formations, a blow hole, caves and a great boardwalk along the cliffs... An walk of nature art created by erosion. Discover it in photos and video.

Information to plan your visit at the end of the article

Algar Seco Algarve Portugal Travel - Algar Seco Walk Cave - Portugal Algarve things to do
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Algar Seco Algarve - The Pinnacle 
Algar Seco tunnel & viewpoint
Algar Seco Cave and Blow Hole
Algar Seco Walk 
View towards the East
Algar Seco Algarve Video
INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Algar Seco Algarve

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Algar Seco Algarve - The Pinnacle 

Let's start with the most obvious geological feature of the Algar Seco cliffs : the pinnacle. To the left of the boardwalk, just under the Algar Seco Parque are stairs leading to the first level: the restaurant, the pinnacle and the small tunnel / cave.

You first walk down 43 steps. Then if you go right, you reach the restaurant avec 35 more steps. 

Algar Seco Algarve Pinnacle 1

From the staircase you can get really nice views of the pinnacle.

Sadly there was no explanation about the place, no signs at the time I visited. And I can't seem to find more info like its height... (maybe it is available in Portuguese pages but I don't speak the language...)

Algar Seco Algarve Pinnacle 2

The pinnacle is said to ressemble a Doll head from some orientations: a Boneca.

Algar Seco Algarve Pinnacle 3
Algar Seco Algarve Pinnacle 4

Algar Seco tunnel & viewpoint

But don't turn left yet.

Walk past the restaurant and down the 10 extra steps to the entrance of the tunnel under the pinnacle.

Go inside! the view is really amazing​!

You can see the straight cliffs through 2 openings:​

Algar Seco Algarve Cave 1
Algar Seco Algarve Cave 2
Algarve Algar Seco Cave 3

What a great surprise, isn't it?

Algarve Algar Seco Cave 4
Small Mainland Portugal Algarve ebook cover

This location, along with many other beautiful places, is included in my eBook: The Road Trip Guide - Portugal.

It is a practical tool to plan your trip with maps, photos, planning tips, GPS coordinates...

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Algar Seco Cave and Blow Hole

Algar seco is a network of caves, holes and rock formation. The biggest one is accessible from the same stair case. After the first 43 common steps, turn left and walk down the 50 more steps.

It is fun to explore but quite difficult to photograph...

At the time I visited, the tide was quite low, so there was not much activity in the hole​

Algar Seco Algarve Blow Hole 1
Algar Seco Algarve Blow Hole 2
Algar Seco Algarve Blow Hole 3

The legends says that Princess Alfanzina fell in love with a poor coaler and they were meeting at Algar Seco, hiding from her father. When the King discovered it, he killed the commoner. The Princess mourned the loss of her sweetheart at the same spot, where her tears fell on the ground and formed the holes in the rocks.

Algar Seco Algarve Blow Hole 4
Algar Seco Algarve Blow Hole 5
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Algar Seco Algarve Blow Hole 7

Algar Seco Walk 

But the staircase is not the only point of Interest at Algar Seco Algarve. Towards the west of the pinnacle is a long boardwalk that takes you along the cliffs to admire all the geological features and other holes.

Thanks to the human construction, the walk is easy and offers great views in all directions.

Algarve Algar Seco Walk 1

This is the pinnacle viewed from the Algar Seco Walk :

Algarve Algar Seco Walk 2

And you can see in the cliffs all the holes created by the water and the wind. 

Algarve Algar Seco Walk 3

Sometimes you can get off the boardwalk to explore further some of the cliffs. make sure you wear good shoes!

Algarve Algar Seco Walk 4
Algarve Algar Seco Walk 5

View towards the East

At the top of the staircase, you can also go the the left towards a bench with a nice view of the coast looking East.

Algarve Algar Seco Viewpoint

Algar Seco Algarve Video

Below is a short video showing you my visit to the Algar Seco Algarve.


INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Algar Seco Algarve

TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS

How to get to Algar Seco Carvoeiro Portugal

  • ​On the Algarve Coast, between Portimao and Albufeira
  • Algar Seco is located in the town of Carvoeiro, east of the Carvoeiro beach and West of the famous Benagil Cave and Beach

This location with its GPS coordinates and planning info is included in the eBooks - Road Trip Guide Portugal and Road Trip Guide: Lisbon/Sintra/Algarve

Visiting Algar Seco Portugal

  • Wear Good shoes to be able to explore the cliffs
  • 43 steps common + 45 to the tunnel under the pinnacle + 50 to the blow hole
  • Bar restaurant - Good juices!
  • No free facilities

Accommodation: Algar Seco Parque

It is funny, because it seem the residence Algar Seco Parque is more famous than this amazing natural site. It is considered one of the best places to stay in Algarve. They have Self-catering, fully equipped accommodation (studio, bungalows, suites...). Some have views of the ocean. Check availability and prices


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