No matter how you choose to spend your time there, you should definitely not miss a few places which are in my opinion real natural masterpieces.These wonderful places are: Praia do Camilo, Praia do Pinhao and Ponta da Piedade.

If you would like to enjoy their beauty entirely, you should make enough time and visit them one by one. In case you don’t have the time to do so, you should know that they are situated close to one another and you can explore them on the same day. You can get to these places by land or by sea but in my opinion the best way to visit them is by land, because this will give you the opportunity to also admire them from the top of the cliffs.

1. Praia do Pinhao is the first on your map if you come from downtown. This is a small and elegant beach where you will discover a natural and beautiful scenery: imposing orange cliffs, fine golden sand and clear greenish blue water. Praia do Pinhao is a real oasis of peace where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the daily world.

2. Praia do Camilo, another wonderful beach, is situated not very far from Praia do Pinhao. This is also a small beach with golden sand and crystal clear water. The high orange cliffs shaped in an asymmetric way which surround the beach, make it really special. This lovely scenery urges you to take a bath and relax in a pleasant atmosphere.

3. Ponta da Piedade is a marvelous place situated at the end of the coastline. This is a group of cliffs and rock formations shaped in a beautiful and natural way. A walk through the rock pillars, the sea arches, the natural tunnels and caves, will definitely recharge your batteries. The scenery is perfectly completed by an old lighthouse, called Farol da Ponta da Piedade.
I am sure you will not regret if you add these masterpieces on your trip list and it will be a lovely experience to visit them.

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Situated between Meia Praia and Praia Dona Ana, Praia do Pinhao is one of the most wonderful beaches in Lagos, Portugal. The narrow strip of fine sand, the clear greenish blue water and the imposing cliffs which blend together in a harmonious way, create the beautiful scenery of this beach.

It is up to you how you choose to spend your time on Praia do Pinhao, but you should know that you have the possibility to choose from a variety of pleasant activities: you can explore the cliffs that embellish the beach, you can swim, you can snorkel, you can read a good book or you can just admire the landscape.

It is very easy to get to this beach because it is close to the town and it is the second one from the string of beaches in Lagos. You have the possibility to get to the beach by boat, but if you come from downtown you should know that once you get to the top of the cliffs, you have to descend a wooden staircase in order to get to the beach.

To my mind this is the best choice because even if you have to put in some effort to descend those stairs, the image seen from the top of the cliffs is amazing.What I really like about Praia do Pinhao is how the tide slowly changes this place and it makes it look different throughout the day. The best way you can notice this change is to take a picture of the same sight in the morning and another one in the evening.

In case you visit Praia do Pinhao, you should also know that there are no shops there and that you have to bring water, food or everything else you might need with you. In my opinion Praia do Pinhao is the perfect place to relax because this small and natural beach is one of those places where you can experience a deep connection with nature.

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