Natural site · Carvoeiro, Algarve

Algar Seco

Algar Seco
Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A cliff boardwalk links Carvoeiro to Algar Seco, where steps drop into eroded rock arches. Pools form at low tide.

Updated November 4, 2026On day 3 of Algarve in 5 Days

Visiting Algar Seco: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Low tide, late afternoon
Getting there
Walk about 15 minutes from Carvoeiro

Algarve itineraries with Algar Seco

Day 3 of Algarve in 5 Days

Benagil and the cliffs

How Algar Seco fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Move base to CarvoeiroLagos to Carvoeiro
  2. 10:00Benagil CaveBenagil
  3. 12:00Seven Hanging Valleys TrailLagoa coast
  4. 14:30Praia da MarinhaLagoa coast
  5. 17:30Algar SecoCarvoeiro
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Algar Seco FAQs

Is Algar Seco worth it?

Yes, it is an easy evening walk from Carvoeiro.

Are the steps steep?

Yes, and slippery when wet.

Can you swim there?

Only in calm conditions, with care.

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