Algarve 3-Day Itinerary: Portugal's Must-See Coastal Secret

🌟Highlights ✅Explore Europe's most beautiful sea caves ✅Hike scenic cliff trails ✅Experience the perfect blend of culture and nature 🚗【Transportation】 Renting a car or motorcycle is recommended for flexible exploration (€30-60/day). Main roads are well-maintained and easy to navigate. 🌊DAY 1: Benagil Cave Adventure Must-see: One of the world's top 10 sea caves ▫️Natural skylight illuminates the cave's center, creating stunning lighting effects. ▫️Currently only accessible by motorboat (2-hour tours recommended, €25-35/person). ❗️Note: Swimming and kayaking are temporarily prohibited. Booking in advance on the official website is recommended. 🏨Accommodation ▫️Tivoli Carvoiero (5-star): Cliff view rooms, walking distance to the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail ▫️Hotel Baia Cristal (4-star): Cost-effective cliffside hotel, direct access to Vale de Centenaes beach ⛰️DAY 2: Clifftop Hiking Route: Carvoeiro↔Marinha Beach (12km) ▫️East section (Praia da Marinha): Jewel-toned waters and natural rock formations ▫️West section (Algar Seco): Explore rock labyrinths and natural sea arches 🍹Mid-hike refreshment: A Boneca cliff bar (cocktails approx. €8) 🌅Sunset spot: Carvoeiro town viewpoint 🏖️DAY 3: Beach Relaxation Praia da Rocha (1-hour drive from Benagil) ▫️Kilometers of golden sand ▫️Resort amenities: Beach bars, water sports, seafood restaurants 📸Photo spot: Colorful cliffside stairs (wear non-slip shoes!) 🎒Packing List 1️⃣KEEN waterproof hiking shoes (for rocky terrain) 2️⃣LifeStraw water filter bottle (useful in areas with limited water sources) 3️⃣Wide-angle lens (essential for cave and cliff photos) 4️⃣Lonely Planet Algarve guidebook 💡Local Travel Tips ▶️Best time to visit: April–June/September–October (avoid summer crowds) ▶️Hiking safety: Some sections have no railings; hiking with a companion is recommended. ▶️Dining recommendation: O Algar in Carvoeiro (seafood paella €15) 💰Budget (2 people/3 days) Accommodation: €300-600 Transportation: €100-150 Food: €200-300 Activities & tickets: €120-200 Portugal's Algarve coast offers both the wonder of hidden caves and the vibrancy of a resort destination. Three days is enough to capture the Mediterranean blue and the Southern European sunshine. Rent a car and set off—every turn reveals a postcard-worthy view!