Route of the Seven Hanging Valleys

Parish: Lagoa and Carvoeiro
Municipality: Lagoa
Location: coastal strip between Praia da Marinha and Vale Centeanes.
Access: leaving Faro: take the A22 (Via do Infante) to Lagoa, then head towards the beaches towards Praia da Marinha.
Type: pedestrian
Circular route: no
Distance: 6 km (12 km round trip)
Average duration: 3 hours (6 hours round trip).
Accumulated climb: 360 meters D+ (start at Praia da Marinha), 370 meters D+ (start at Praia de Vale Centeanes).
Type of path: dirt paths and somewhat rocky.
When to visit: all year round, except very rainy and/or windy days.
Approved: yes
Signposted: yes and with information panels.
Points of interest: karst landscape, including arches, sinkholes, shallows and hanging valleys; flora and fauna of the coastal cliffs; cultural heritage.
Owners: public paths.
Responsible entity: Lagoa City Council.

Observations: the cliffs on this coastline are unstable, so you should keep a safe distance from their edge (crest).

Source: Visit Algarve