The extra effort needed to get to Praia do Carvalho ensures the beach is relatively quiet all year round. There are no hotels or resorts directly on the beach so make sure you bring your own food and drinks. You should also bring a camera to capture a real desert island moment.
The beach is kind of V shaped and is surrounded by steep cliffs. They provide shelter against the sun and wind but be advised, you should not sit directly underneath the cliffs because there can be rock falls from time to time.
Along the cliffs there are lots of hidden and secret paths to explore, including one that'll take you to a secret beach inside a cave, which you'd otherwise have to take a boat or swim to. You'll also find lots of winding paths along the edges of the cliffs nestled with special spots where the adventurous can test their nerves with coasteering or a cliff dive. The water here is very deep, so don’t worry that you will hit the bottom of the sea. However be warned that Praia do Carvalho is not a supervised beach so along with food, drink and camera bring a little common sense.
Address
Praia do Carvalho
de Algarve Clube Atlântico H15
Carvoeiro,
Algarve,
Portugal
GPS: 37.086688, -8.431813
3HP9+M7 Carvoeiro, Portugal