Introduction
In addition to sun-drenched beaches and gentle dunes, the Algarve is home to natural landscapes that have been shaped by wind and water over thousands of years. From secret caves to towering limestone cliffs, these natural treasures will awaken your most adventurous side and provide memorable experiences. When staying at Colina Verde Resort, you can get back to nature and enjoy the best the Algarve has to offer, knowing that after a long day exploring the Algarve region, you will return to a place of comfort and tranquility where your well-being is our priority.
Gruta de Benagil
Undoubtedly one of the icons of the Algarve coast. Its natural dome, with an oculus that lets shafts of sunlight penetrate, creates such a unique light eƯect that for a moment you feel inside a true cathedral sculpted by nature. To reach it, you can choose between kayak or paddleboard tours departing daily from Carvoeiro and Praia da Marinha, or you can book a guided boat trip from Portimão. You can avoid the crowds and enjoy the silence and golden reflections on the water if you plan your visit for early summer.
Ponta da Piedade
South of Lagos lies Ponta da Piedade, a true labyrinth of ochre-coloured cliffs, natural arches and hidden grottoes. The best way to explore this setting is aboard a small boat or guided kayak, navigating narrow channels to discover coves that seem lifted from a postcard. If you prefer the view from above, you can climb the wooden walkways that snake along the top of the cliffs, from there, the panorama of red-tinged rocks contrasted with the Atlantic Ocean makes all your daily worries disappear. To complete the experience,
descend the more than 200 steps of the Praia do Camilo stairway to a serene bay, surrounded by imposing rocky walls.
Algar Seco
Near Carvoeiro, Algar Seco offers an easily accessible coastal trail where tide-sculpted rocks reveal tunnels, cavities and natural platforms worthy of photography. Following the path along the cliffs allows you to discover the “Eye of the Sea,” a circular hole carved in the rock framing small tide pools teeming with marine life. Depending on the tide, you can witness waves forcefully surging through rock fissures or, at low tide, descend wooden stairs to explore the pools and the small marine ecosystem flourishing there. Thanks to well – maintained railings and boardwalks, this is an ideal activity for families and photographers in search of unforgettable moments.
Falésia da Marinha
Frequently voted one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, features towering limestone pillars emerging from turquoise waters, creating a simply hypnotic colour contrast. To visit this dreamlike spot, take a short drive to the cliff-top car park, then descend a well-kept staircase that leads you directly to the beach. Here, the crystal-clear sea invites you to refreshing swims and to explore small caves and tide pools for which water-friendly footwear is recommended, as the rocky surface can be slippery. If you prefer to observe the scene from above, the view from the cliff top invites you to contemplate the natural forces that sculpted this untouched haven-
