Category: Nature > Beach
District: Faro > Lagos > Lagos > Ponta da Piedade
Praia dos Pinheiros is located in the Ponta da Piedade area, in Lagos, a region renowned for its characteristic rock formations of the Algarve coast. Access to the sandy beach is from the top of the cliff.
From the path that runs along the cliff edge surrounding Ponta da Piedade, there is a trail with steps carved into the rock that descends to the beach. This access requires some attention, and appropriate footwear is advisable for the descent.
The beach is nestled between imposing ochre-toned cliffs, which offer natural shelter. The landscape is marked by unique rock formations, grottoes, and caves that are a hallmark of this part of the Lagos coastline.
The waters in this cove are generally calm and offer good visibility, being protected from the wind by the rocky barriers surrounding the sandy area.
The sandy area of this beach is not very extensive, maintaining a limited size even during high tide. The tide can influence the available space on the beach, with some areas becoming submerged at high tide.
Due to its more secluded nature and less direct access, this beach is frequented by naturists. Visitors to the site should be aware of this particularity and respect everyone's privacy.
For those seeking sunbathing on the sandy area, the morning is the most suitable time, as the shadow cast by the cliffs begins to cover a large portion of the beach from mid-afternoon onwards.
Praia dos Pinheiros maintains a more wild character, meaning it does not have any kind of support infrastructure on site. There are no lifeguard services, sanitary facilities, or any other services.
It is essential that visitors bring everything they need for their stay and, upon leaving, take all generated waste with them, contributing to the preservation of this natural space.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.0842324,-8.6671066
Coordinates DMS: 37°05'3.2"N 08°40'1.6"W
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