Praia do Camilo

Praia do Camilo is a sand beach in São Gonçalo de Lagos featuring two connected sandy coves surrounded by tall limestone cliffs and natural rock formations that extend into the clear Atlantic waters. The cove feels sheltered and contained, framed by steep walls on all sides.

The beach took shape through natural erosion of limestone cliffs over thousands of years, which carved out the distinctive rock formations and arches along this coastline. This geological process continues to influence the site today.

Local fishermen work from the beach to this day, and their daily catches appear on the menu at the clifftop restaurant. This practice ties the place to the maritime traditions of the region.

To reach the beach, visitors must descend approximately 225 wooden steps, a tiring route especially on hot days. Parking spaces at the top are limited and fill quickly on sunny days.

At low tide, a natural stone tunnel opens up, connecting to a neighboring cove and extending the exploration area significantly. This passage becomes passable only briefly before the tide returns.