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View of Praia da Rocha – Submarine Rock loop from Praia do Vau

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Portugal

Algarve

Portimão

View of Praia da Rocha – Submarine Rock loop from Praia do Vau

Moderate

4.8

(23)

134

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View of Praia da Rocha – Submarine Rock loop from Praia do Vau

01:04

3.83km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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345 m

View of Praia da Rocha

Highlight • Viewpoint

From up here you have a beautiful view of the sandy beach below us.

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907 m

Barranco das Canas Beach

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Extremely beautiful sandy beach. Great rocks with hollows offer shade even in the great summer heat.

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1.05 km

View of Praia da Rocha and Cliffs

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A little head for heights is part of it. Superb views of the beach and rugged coastline from a narrow path.

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1.29 km

João de Arens Beach

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Small beach between the cliffs, that owes its name to a shepherd who lived here. To get here you may take a boat, go down the cliff or, if there …

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1.88 km

Submarine Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some of the rocks on the Algarve coast resemble a figure, such as the so-called "elephant rock" or the "submarine rock".

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1.94 km

Algar de Benagil

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It's great to see how the elements have shaped the rocks and the beach here.

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2.08 km

Algar Seco Rock Formations

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2.54 km

Rocha do Leão

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock formations on the Atlantic coast.

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3.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.79 km

364 m

278 m

273 m

124 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.09 km

364 m

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 14 May

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View of Praia da Rocha – Submarine Rock loop from Praia do Vau

View of Praia da Rocha

Barranco das Canas Beach

View of Praia da Rocha and Cliffs

João de Arens Beach

Submarine Rock

Algar de Benagil

Algar Seco Rock Formations

Rocha do Leão

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