A Boneca

A Boneca features two natural openings in the limestone cliffs that frame views of the Atlantic Ocean through a passageway within Algar Seco.

The cave formation dates back to the Devonian period, when limestone deposits created the foundation for subsequent erosion by water and wind over millions of years.

Local residents named the cave A Boneca, meaning 'the doll' in Portuguese, as the exterior rock formation resembles a face when viewed from boats in the ocean.

Visitors reach the cave via the Passadiços do Carvoeiro boardwalk, descending 70 steps from the parking area on Estrada do Algar Seco to access the entrance.

The cave contains natural channels formed by rain and seawater, creating patterns in the red and orange limestone that reveal geological layers from different time periods.

Location: Lagoa e Carvoeiro

Address: R. das Flores 18, 8400, 8400 Carvoeiro, Portugal 8400 Carvoeiro

GPS coordinates: 37.09278,-8.46552

Latest update: April 18, 2025 14:48