I was walking on the bord of Praia da Marinha and I could fall or die

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Praia da Marinha is an iconic beach near Lagoa. It is known as one of the most beautiful beaches of the world.
You will frequently come across photos of Praia da Marinha in advertisements for the Algarve. In real life, the beach is even prettier than on pictures.
Praia da Marinha is one of the best beaches in Portugal and one of the top things to see in the Algarve.
After taking in the panoramic views, you can take a long stairs to go down to the beach. At the end of the stairs, there is a restaurant and a small part of the Marinha Beach. To get to the main part, walk around a big rock. Be warned that when tide is high, you have to walk fast in order to avoid getting wet. The same of course applies when leaving the beach.
Near the beach you can find a famous rock structure that looks like the letter M. This is called the M rock or the Cathedral. This rock formation is one of the reasons why Praia da Marinha is unique. During low tide you can walk along the beach to the right to see it.
Marinha is a beach where you could spend all day if you want to. The sand on Praia da Marinha is soft and the beach is well-maintained. The water is usually quite calm, but on some days the waves can get a bit higher. Because of the surrounding cliffs, it is not that windy. Make sure to bring sunblock, because the sun can be quite strong.
It is not the biggest beach of the Algarve, but usually it is easy to find a spot. Praia da Marinha is popular with Portuguese families and tourists. The beach is very suitable for children. Just bare in mind that the long stairs to get to the beach can be a bit difficult for small children.
During peak season the beach can be a bit crowded. However, Marinha beach is not as crowded as some of the other beaches in the Algarve. This is weird considering the fact that every tourist handbook recommends this beach. Probably this is because the beach can only be reached by car.
During low tide, you can walk all the way to the right. That is where you can see the M rock. During high tide it is only possible to access that part of the beach by climbing on rocks.

Watch the following short video to see more of the amazing surroundings of Marinha beach.
The sea near Praia da Marina is calm and the water is really clear, almost transparent. This makes it a popular destination for snorkeling, as it is possible to see many different kinds of marine species and fish underwater. So make sure to bring your snorkeling gear to this beach! Unfortunately, there are no shops nearby where you can buy snorkeling gear.

Praia da Marinha is located between Armação de Pêra and Carvoeiro. The beach is very near Praia de Benagil, which is another superb beach in the area of Lagoa. In fact, you can walk from Marinha up to Benagil in around 35 minutes.

The easiest way to move around in the Algarve is by car. If you don’t have one, make sure to rent a car. Marinha beach can only be reached by car. It is too far to walk from the town of Lagoa. To get to Marinha Beach, follow the N125 and exit at the International School at Lagoa. From then on you can simply follow the signs. On top of the cliff there usually is enough parking space. If you want to be absolutely sure of a parking spot, make sure to arrive early in the morning.

If you do not have access to a car, there is a bus from Lagoa. However, this bus is not very frequent (it runs twice a day on weekdays only). Another option would be to go by taxi from Lagoa. Just know that this can be a bit expensive (30-40 euros). However, if you choose this option, it would be wise to make an arrangement with the taxi driver to pick you up at a specific time for your return.

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