We visited this beach a few times during our vacation this summer, as the cliff jumping became addicting and the waves were pretty nice each time we went. Given the fact that Carvalho's neighbor beach, Benagil, put a stop to the cliff jumping, Carvalho became even more of a destination for the adrenaline-lover.
The road in can be confusing, as at one point you may think you have to head to the lighthouse or through a resort full of villas, don't fret - keep following the road straight past the villas and it puts you in the parking lot for Carvalho.
A little fresh fruit stand adds to the magical touch of the location and then you follow the winding steps down towards the beach. Take advantage of the cliffs overlooking the beach on the way down for some great photo ops.
Not quite as spread as the nearby Marinha beach, nor as famous as Benagil with its impressive sea cave, Carvalho provides the coastal landscape and beauty that defines the Algarve, while boasting caves and cliffs of its own.
Plenty of cliff jumpers were out on each visit to the beach, and the below video gives a nice sampling of our jumps and those of some other beach-goers. The highlight, or lowlight, may have been the epic belly flop fail from a serial jumper - classic!!
There's plenty of hotels and resorts nearby and plenty of dining options, as well. A fantastic destination for any traveler!!!
Click on the video link below for Part I of our visit to Carvalho Beach!!!
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