Praia da Malhada do Baraço

One of the Lagoa coast’s sea-only coves — Malhada do Baraço is a strip of sand beneath sheer sandstone cliffs near Benagil that is, for practical purposes, reached by water. Kayaks, SUPs and small boats working the cave coast between Carvoeiro and Marinha pass this way; arriving under your own paddle is the realistic plan, and there is no serviced land route to describe.

Treat it as the wilder cousin of the famous coves nearby: no facilities, no supervision, and soft, actively eroding cliffs — stay well clear of the rock face, and keep an eye on sea state and tide, because what the water gives it can take back.

Who it’s for: confident paddlers building a Benagil-coast run who want a stop the tour boats don’t sell. Verify conditions locally before you commit.

About This Spot

• General Area
  Near Benagil, Lagoa
• Coverage Badge
  Archive
• Difficulty
  3 Advanced

Getting There & Access

• Getting There
  Reached by sea — paddlers and small boats work this stretch of coast from Benagil and Carvoeiro.
• Access Terms
  Free Public
• Crowd Level
  Quiet

Photography Notes

• Conditions
  Sea-state dependent — only approachable by water in calm conditions.

Location