Ponta da Piedade
Ponta da Piedade – the most beautiful spot in Algarve?
Tall, rugged, golden cliffs towering above the gleaming Atlantic Ocean below. Quite a common sight on the southern Portuguese coast.
#português
There is this one special spot, though, where the arches are frequent and the views are just beyond spectacular.
Ponta da Piedade.
Only a 10-minute drive from Lagos is one of the most popular tourist spots on the Algarve, but also one of the most beautiful where I've returned time after time to soak in the rugged surface overlooking boats beaming across the glittering water below.
Kayaks and paddleboards flocking around unique rock formations, and tourists marching up and down the stairs to the bottom like working ants.
Even so, there is something about this place that leaves you #breathless.
How to get to Ponta da Piedade
Ponta da Piedade is near one of the most popular towns in Algarve, Lagos. If you have a car you can get there in 10 minutes. There is a large parking there, yet it is a popular spot so I recommend you get there early in the morning or just before sunset to avoid difficulties parking, especially in the busy summer months.
There are also buses from Portas de Portugal in Lagos you can take. Otherwise, it is only a 30-minute walk on the main road.
An option is to take the scenic path past some of the most beautiful Algarve beaches, Dona Ana beach, and Camilo beach. This takes a little longer but is without a doubt the most beautiful walk. An opportunity is to walk the trail one way and the main road the other way.
When is the best time to visit Ponta da Piedade?
The summer months from mid-June to the end of August are without a doubt the hottest and most busy months. If you have the chance to avoid this period, I would recommend it.
Not only to have a better experience but also to put less pressure on an area suffering from overtourism in the summer.
In the shoulder seasons of May to mid-June and September, it is still high temperatures but fewer tourists. If you want to combine your trip to Ponta da Piedade with swimming at one of the nearby beaches, the shoulder seasons are great.
In the Algarve winter, between October and April, the temperatures are milder, even though you can encounter warm sunny days with temperatures in the high 20s (Celsius).
However, this time of year is more pleasant for anything that does not involve water activities and is my favorite time for an Algarve road trip
Things to do near Ponta da Piedade
Once you are in Ponta da Piedade, you might as well make sure you get to explore all the fun things there are to do around there too. In addition to the mentioned boardwalk, here are a few things you shouldn't miss out on.
Rent a kayak or standup paddleboard
Renting a kayak or a standup paddleboard in Lagos to go paddling all the way to Ponta da Piedade is an incredible experience and gives access to secluded beaches and hidden caves along the coast.
This is without a doubt one of the best ways to explore the coastline in Algarve and Ponta da Piedade is no exception.
There are guided kayak tours from Lagos. The tide shifts quickly and without knowing when it is safe to enter caves and not it can be sketchy.
Boat tour
Going on a boat trip from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade is a great experience too. They will take you along the coast and explore the caves and natural arches of Ponta da Piedade.
Camilo beach
Before you reach Ponta da Piedade, coming from Lagos, you find Camilo beach. With more than 200 steps to get down there, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal.
Dona Ana beach
Dona Ana #beach is another beach next to Camilo beach. Though this beach doesn't require walking as many steps as Camilo beach, there are still nearly 100 steps to get to the bottom.
The beach was rebuilt a few years back so it's not the raw, virgin beach that it once was though still worth the walk down.
Also Dona Ana beach has lifeguards during the summer months and you can rent sunbeds and parasols.
See Ponta da Piedade the responsible way
Ponta da Piedade is one of the most popular spots on the Algarve coast, so there are a few things you can do to put less pressure on the destination.
Reflections on Ponta da Piedade Algarve
There's no question, Ponta da Piedade should be on your itinerary even if you only visit Algarve on a weekend trip.
There are many mesmerizing natural wonders in southern Portugal and Ponta da Piedade tops the list together with a few others.
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