Calhau da Lapa — Attraction in Ribeira Brava

Fantastic beach with amazing snorkellikg just off the concrete pontoon. Water can be quite choppy as you enter but it's perfectly safe if you're prepared with snorkelling equipment.

Park in the spaces near the school in town. Walk down is quite steep. I would suggest good sturdy trainers or hiking shoes for the walk down and up. The walk back up took us less than 15 minutes (2x 26 years old & 1 time healthy woman in 50s) so if your knees and everything you need for walking are okay then you'll be fine as long as you're careful!

Bring water, you'll need it. Below is a short video of the 'worst' bit going down. There is a handrail to hold on...

A bit difficult to reach to this beach because the access is by boat or you need to go down a lot of steps to reach the beach and then return on the same way. I would say almost 30min each way. I had the chance to go to this beach and is kind of Magical. Crystal clear the water, it has shower and a lot of small fisherman houses. It has a Bar and it is a great place to spend the day! Even if the access is not easy a still give 5 stars, sometimes the things that are not easy to reach are the best ones in life, specially when you...

Great place but note no facilities whatsoever. All the cafes/cave houses are boarded up. No fresh water. Steps down into the crystal clear Atlantic- stunning! Sat Nav cannot find the place. Where it takes you to - turn around and keep driving (think it's right when you get to a junction). 2/3km or so you'll pass over a bridge and the steps down are on your right. You'll be able to park somewhere- I parked before the bridge. 700 or so steps down, very...