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Three Brothers Beach – Algar Seco Rock Formations loop from Alvor

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Three Brothers Beach – Algar Seco Rock Formations loop from Alvor

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222

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Three Brothers Beach – Algar Seco Rock Formations loop from Alvor

02:26

9.15km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.82 km

Three Brothers Beach

Highlight • Beach

Not as crowded as Lagos and still very worth seeing

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2

2.23 km

Rock Formations at Prainha Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bizarre rock landscape. Eventually watch out for tides.

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3.32 km

Algar Seco Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

3.69 km

Rock Formations and Sinkhole of the Portimão Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

A hike leads above the rocks to this great view. From there you can see the many small rocks in the water and looks to Portimão.
Sure-footed hikers can descend a dirt path to a small bay.

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5

3.83 km

Algar do Buraco Negro

Highlight • Cave

Another hole in the sandstone. Not quite as spectacular as the really big ones, but also incredibly deep.

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6

3.96 km

Rocha do Leão

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rock formations on the Atlantic coast.

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4.04 km

João de Arens Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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4.98 km

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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9.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

3.71 km

1.12 km

104 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

2.91 km

412 m

370 m

349 m

114 m

< 100 m

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