{"id":77234,"date":"2026-01-24T16:27:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T14:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:28:27","slug":"what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in the village of Arma\u00e7ao de P\u00eara in Portugal? Our must-sees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering <strong>what to do in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara in the Algarve<\/strong>? You&#8217;ve come to the right place. During our stay in southern Portugal, we stopped off at <strong>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara,<\/strong> a village known for its large beach and lively seafront in summer.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we share with you <strong>our feelings<\/strong>, what we liked, what we didn&#8217;t like, and above all <strong>our practical advice<\/strong> on whether Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara deserves a stopover during your trip to the Algarve.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8e8672\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8e8672;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77352 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144751-1-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ca6c3b528c97e62d1e208745fdbe497 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><strong><strong><strong>Key facts : Arma\u00e7ao de P\u00eara<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Where to find <strong>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Algarve, southern Portugal, 45 minutes from Faro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must-see<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3d6;&#xfe0f; The great beaches <br\/>&#x1faa8; The cliffs and rock formations to the west <br\/>&#x1f6a4; Boat trip to the must-see Benagil cave (with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Onda Boat Trip<\/a>)<br\/>&#x1f305; The protected natural area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"444219\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"armacaodepera\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our centrally located hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a6; &#x1f17f;&#xfe0f; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and reservation for the hotel Algar Papa Rooms<\/a> <\/em>with pool and oceanfront parking<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"808481\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #808481;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153545-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77156 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153545-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153545-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153545-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#What_to_do_in_Armacao_de_Pera_Portugal\" >What to do in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara, Portugal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#The_great_beaches_of_Armacao_de_Pera\" >The great beaches of Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#Explore_the_coast_and_the_Benagil_cave_by_boat\" >Explore the coast and the Benagil cave by boat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#Explore_the_Lagoa_dos_Salgados_protected_natural_area\" >Explore the Lagoa dos Salgados protected natural area<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#Downtown_Armacao_de_Pera\" >Downtown Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#Where_to_stay_in_Armacao_de_Pera_A_hotel_with_parking_and_swimming_pool\" >Where to stay in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara? A hotel with parking and swimming pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#Our_top_restaurants_in_Armacao_de_Pera\" >Our top restaurants in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#How_do_I_get_to_Armacao_de_Pera\" >How do I get to Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#Our_opinion_on_Armacao_de_Pera\" >Our opinion on Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-armacao-de-pera-portugal-our-must-sees\/#Our_map\" >Our map<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Armacao_de_Pera_Portugal\"><\/span>What to do in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara, Portugal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We chose <strong>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong> as our base because of its <strong>summer atmosphere<\/strong>, <strong>its beautiful, immense beaches<\/strong>, and because it&#8217;s one of the <strong>best places to discover the famous Benagil caves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8699a6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8699a6;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_132257-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77169 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_132257-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_132257-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_132257-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_great_beaches_of_Armacao_de_Pera\"><\/span>The great beaches of Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara boasts <strong>almost all the iconic landscapes of the Algarve<\/strong>: a large urban beach, wild beaches bordered by dunes and marshes, and spectacular rock formations on the west side.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beaches<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Praia de Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong> is directly adjacent to the village. It&#8217;s a huge beach, very easy to get to.   <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re looking for a more natural ambience, we clearly recommend walking eastwards towards <strong>Praia dos Salgados<\/strong> and <strong>Praia Grande de P\u00eara<\/strong>. These two beaches run alongside the <strong>Lagoa dos Salgados<\/strong> nature reserve. They are wilder, quieter and offer a real sense of space. The big advantage is that they are <strong>easily accessible from the village via a footbridge<\/strong> that runs alongside the dunes and marshes. A very pleasant walk, with nature on one side and the ocean on the other.    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to stay in a hotel with a swimming pool, as the ocean water is around 18 degrees even in midsummer.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rock formations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the west of the village, the landscape changes again. The <strong>first rock formations<\/strong> on the coast can be seen here. They&#8217;re the <strong>picture postcard of the Algarve<\/strong>. We took a little path that allows us to observe them <strong>from the top of the cliffs<\/strong>, offering<strong> lovely views of the ocean<\/strong> and <strong>coves in incredible shades of blue<\/strong>. Of course, we took plenty of photos along the way.    <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">These rock formations create <strong>small coves<\/strong>, almost deserted even in midsummer, where you can enjoy a more intimate atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"797f6d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #797f6d;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152534.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77175 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"85837d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #85837d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77174 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152401-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"89806f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #89806f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144701-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77172 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144701-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144701-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_144701-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"728282\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #728282;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153016-757x1600.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77181 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153016-757x1600.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153016-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_153016-scaled.jpg 969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_coast_and_the_Benagil_cave_by_boat\"><\/span>Explore the coast and the Benagil cave by boat  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s <strong>the closest village to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=77773\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77163\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benagil cave<\/a> (a must-see in the Algarve), just <strong>ten kilometers<\/strong> away. Clearly, this makes it an <strong>excellent starting point<\/strong> for discovering this emblematic Algarve site, without spending hours in transport.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; <strong>Why is the Benagil cave so well known? <\/strong>The limestone rock of the coastline has been shaped by the sea over time, hollowed out and nibbled away by erosion until it forms <strong>a vast cave<\/strong>. The ceiling has partially collapsed. This has revealed <strong>a large circular hole<\/strong>, called an <em>algar<\/em>, which lets in light and illuminates the interior of the cave.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4cd; It can be seen from a <strong>hiking trail that overlooks it<\/strong> (but which is very busy), but it&#8217;s also possible to admire it from the sea by docking there by boat.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2757; There is <strong>no access on foot to enter Benagil cave <\/strong>, and swimming access is prohibited and dangerous due to the strong currents in this area.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara, you have two options for visiting it:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f6a4; <strong>Boat trip from Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong>: If you don&#8217;t have a rental car, the easiest way is to book a <strong>boat trip<\/strong>, which will take you along the coast, entering several sea caves including the famous <strong>Benagil cave from the sea<\/strong>.  <br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Info and booking for a 1-hour cruise to explore the Benagil cave<\/a> with a <strong>French guide.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By booking via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Your Guide<\/a>: the<em>big advantage, in our opinion, is that you <strong>can change or cancel your<\/strong> booking <strong>up to the day before<\/strong>, with a simple click on the application, which is always reassuring<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If you have <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">rented a car<\/a>, you can also drive directly to the <strong>village of Benagil <\/strong>or the Lagoa area, then either :<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f6b6; <strong>Take the hiking trail<\/strong> (la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/fr\/randonnee\/portugal\/faro\/percurso-dos-sete-vales-suspensos-gruta-de-benagil-arcos-naturais\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/fr\/randonnee\/portugal\/faro\/percurso-dos-sete-vales-suspensos-gruta-de-benagil-arcos-naturais\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">randonn\u00e9e des sept vall\u00e9es supendues<\/a>) that overlooks the cave. The path is easy, but bring your own walking shoes.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f6f6; Opt for a <strong>guided tour of the caves by kayak<\/strong>. This option allows you to enter the very interior of the Benagil cave, skirting the cliffs as closely as possible and discovering beaches and secret corners inaccessible on foot.   <br\/><br\/>The tour is supervised, the distance is reasonable, and the experience is truly different from that on land. &#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/benagil-visite-guidee-en-kayak-des-grottes-plages-et-lieux-secrets-t414078\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/benagil-visite-guidee-en-kayak-des-grottes-plages-et-lieux-secrets-t414078\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Info and booking for a guided kayak tour<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; To sum up:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Without a car<\/strong>: leave directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/armacao-de-pera-l90750\/armacao-de-pera-excursion-en-bateau-dans-les-grottes-de-benagilplages-secretes-t444219\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara by boat with Onda Boat Trips<\/a> (with French guide).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>With a car<\/strong>: reach the Benagil cave and opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/benagil-visite-guidee-en-kayak-des-grottes-plages-et-lieux-secrets-t414078\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/algarve-l66\/benagil-visite-guidee-en-kayak-des-grottes-plages-et-lieux-secrets-t414078\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=armacao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">kayak excursion to enter the cave<\/a>.<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"414078\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/algarve-l66\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_Lagoa_dos_Salgados_protected_natural_area\"><\/span><strong>Explore the Lagoa dos Salgados protected natural area<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the east of<strong>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong>, towards <strong>Praia dos Salgados<\/strong>, there&#8217;s a complete change of atmosphere. Here you&#8217;ll find the <strong>Lagoa dos Salgados<\/strong> <strong>nature reserve<\/strong>, a protected area between marshes, dunes and ocean. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This nature reserve is famous for its <strong>freshwater lagoon<\/strong>, surrounded by paths and footbridges, where you can take a leisurely stroll or bike ride. On one side, you can walk along the marshes, a haven for many birds, and on the other, enjoy the view of the Atlantic Ocean. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f9a9; La <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vivreleportugal.com\/actualite\/point-culminant-de-2021-les-ong-environnementales-saluent-la-candidature-pour-accorder-le-statut-de-protection-de-la-lagune-de-salgados\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vivreleportugal.com\/actualite\/point-culminant-de-2021-les-ong-environnementales-saluent-la-candidature-pour-accorder-le-statut-de-protection-de-la-lagune-de-salgados\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lagoa dos Salgados<\/a><\/strong> is also a renowned <strong>bird-watching<\/strong> site. Depending on the season, you can see <strong>flamingos, herons, egrets<\/strong> and many other species. Even if you&#8217;re not an avid birdwatcher, the walk is well worth the detour.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for a nature break, it reminded us of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-alvor-portugal-beaches-and-our-opinion\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alvor nature reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"888d96\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #888d96;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_144408-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"alvor portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-76973 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_144408-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_144408-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_144408-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downtown_Armacao_de_Pera\"><\/span>Downtown Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara was originally an old fishing village<\/strong>, but today the town center faces the immense beach.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The village center is <strong>quite small<\/strong>, with <strong>a few narrow streets that are still typical of the<\/strong> area, and <strong>quickly merges with the seafront<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, it&#8217;s a good place to take a break,<strong> eat a grilled fish <\/strong>or <strong>have a drink<\/strong> before returning to enjoy the beach.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a79c81\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a79c81;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_114755-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77159 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_114755-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_114755-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_114755-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Armacao_de_Pera_A_hotel_with_parking_and_swimming_pool\"><\/span>Where to stay in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara? A hotel with parking and swimming pool <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We clearly recommend accommodation with a <strong>swimming pool<\/strong>, a real plus as <strong>the ocean water is cold<\/strong>, even for us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/oleron-island-beaches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ol\u00e9ronnais<\/a> who are used to the Atlantic all year round.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the beach, being able to swim in more temperate water makes all the difference.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found a little nugget with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Algar Papa Rooms<\/a>:<br\/><br\/>&#x1f3ca; Pleasant <strong>pool<\/strong> <br\/>&#x1f17f;&#xfe0f; On-site <strong>parking<\/strong> <em>(few free spaces in the village)<\/em><br\/>&#x1f4cd; <strong>Excellent location<\/strong>: <strong>sea view<\/strong> and <strong>beach access<\/strong><br\/><br\/>&#x2764;&#xfe0f; <strong>Very good quality\/price ratio<\/strong> (Booking score 9.5\/10, one of the best rated in the sector).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; <strong>Comfortable<\/strong> accommodation with a <strong>small terrace<\/strong>, perfect as a <strong>base in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong>, especially if you&#8217;re traveling by car.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See prices for Algar Papa Rooms<\/a> rated 9.5 \/ 10 on Booking<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f9c9b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f9c9b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17-1200x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77182 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17.png 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_top_restaurants_in_Armacao_de_Pera\"><\/span>Our top restaurants in Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As is often the case in the Algarve, <strong>fish and seafood dishes<\/strong> remain the best bet.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are <strong>two addresses we&#8217;ve tested and approved <\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ze.leiteiro\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ze.leiteiro\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restaurante Z\u00e9 Leiteiro<\/a><\/strong> Z\u00e9 Leiteiro: a great address for \u20ac17, with all-you-can-eat service of several varieties of fresh fish, cooked and salted to perfection, <strong>a real little canteen<\/strong> in the historic center. We ate there twice.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vilavitaparc.com\/en\/restaurantsandbars\/nana-beach\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/vilavitaparc.com\/en\/restaurantsandbars\/nana-beach\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NANA on the Beach <\/a><\/strong>An ideal address for <strong>seafront<\/strong> dining. It&#8217;s a bit touristy, but <strong>the location is clearly worth the detour<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"838384\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #838384;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18-1200x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77183 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-18.png 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_Armacao_de_Pera\"><\/span>How do I get to Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your <strong>Algarve road trip<\/strong>, the easiest way is to land at Faro airport and rent a car. Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara is a 45-minute drive away. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Renting a car in Faro<\/a> is easy and very affordable. This is an ideal option for an Algarve road trip at your own pace. Expect to pay around \u20ac20 per day with <strong>the Best Deal agency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; To compare offers and find the best value for money, after testing several today, we&#8217;re using the reliable and easy-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a> price comparator for car hire.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; Another important point: the comprehensive insurance offered via DiscoverCars is often much cheaper than that added directly at the rental company&#8217;s counter, while offering broader coverage. A real time-saver, and above all a way of avoiding unpleasant surprises when picking up or returning the vehicle. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/portugal\/faro?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Compare offers on Discover Cars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Find our complete guide and all our advice for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78252\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77133\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rental in the Algarve<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"858f90\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #858f90;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.31-3-1200x552.jpeg\" alt=\"portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-76975 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.31-3-1200x552.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.31-3-400x184.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-20-at-18.10.31-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_opinion_on_Armacao_de_Pera\"><\/span>Our opinion on Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved the litoral and its lively village, and above all the <strong>immediate proximity of the Benagil caves<\/strong> make it an interesting stopover, especially for one or two nights, or as a base for exploring the coast. We recommend staying for <strong>2 or 3 nights<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; If you haven&#8217;t left yet, remember to slip on your neoprene wetsuits for a swim for yourself and any children, as the water in the Atlantic is cooler than on our shores. We know what we&#8217;re talking about, because we live on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-oleron-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Ile d&#8217;Ol\u00e9ron<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"96898f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #96898f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"79174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20251001_134304497-1200x1594.jpg\" alt=\"lison combination\" class=\"wp-image-79174 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20251001_134304497-1200x1594.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20251001_134304497-400x531.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20251001_134304497-scaled.jpg 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"778188\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #778188;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1594\" data-id=\"79173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20241103_143727585-1200x1594.jpg\" alt=\"lison combination\" class=\"wp-image-79173 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20241103_143727585-1200x1594.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20241103_143727585-400x531.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20241103_143727585-scaled.jpg 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8598a5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8598a5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77173 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210826_152227-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_map\"><\/span>Our map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, find all the above locations on our interactive map.<\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=13SpcLmWFodJNrhhBMlQdPaa8jg79Muc&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t miss the town of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-alvor-portugal-beaches-and-our-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76816\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alvor<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/how-to-visit-the-ponta-da-piedade-cliffs-by-boat-and-on-foot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77127\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cliffs of Ponta da Piedade<\/a>, as well as the village of<strong>Olhao<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ria Formosa nature reserve <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-on-armona-island-in-portugal-cruises-and-beaches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the island of Armona<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a> an Algarve gem.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Find our complete guide and all our advice for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78252\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rental at Faro airport in Algarve<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>note<\/strong> below to let us know if you are planning this trip, <strong>ask<\/strong> any questions or <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(our Instagram<\/a>) we will answer you with great pleasure!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, <strong>find all our articles to help you organize your trip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f6cf;&#xfe0f;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=79028\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"78345\">Where to sleep in the Algarve? our best addresses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f5fa;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/road-trip-algarve-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"78921\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Itinerary for your Algarve road trip?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f697; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78252\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77133\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Car rental in Faro in the Algarve: our tips and advice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the villages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76752\">Lagos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-alvor-portugal-beaches-and-our-opinion\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76816\">Alvor<\/a>, Albufeira and Olaho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f30a; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=77773\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77163\">Visit the must-see Benagil cave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x26f5; <a 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