Seven Hanging Valleys
Also known as: Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos
The Seven Hanging Valleys - the Algarve’s golden cliffs, sea arches and the Benagil cave coastline
The route
The line through Algarve, Portugal - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Spring and autumn (avoid summer crowds/heat)
Heat, sun, no shade in summer
Open year-round; very hot and crowded in summer; some cliff edges. Confirm.
On the trail
A clifftop path over sea arches, sinkholes and hidden coves
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Very busy in summer
Shorter sections between beaches; Benagil by boat
Getting there & staying
Praia da Marinha / Carvoeiro
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Carvoeiro / Lagoa; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; Benagil cave is reached by boat/kayak (not on foot)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Unfenced cliff edges and sinkholes, heat, crowds
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.