Praia do Carvalho is a spectacular beach near Lagoa. The relatively small beach is famous for its stunning scenery and crystal clear water. Praia do Carvalho is quite a small beach, surrounded by steep cliffs. The combination of size and scenery gives the beach a magical and romantic feel. The beach is kind of shaped in a V. According to locals, this beach has been named after a captain called Carvalho, who supposedly owned this beach back in the days. Since the beach is surrounded by high cliffs, the beach is covered in shadow quite early in the evening. If you are staying for the whole day, the best thing to do is sit on the left side of the beach. This is the area where you will have the longest period of sun. The good thing is that these cliffs provide shelter against the wind and even shadow. Be warned that you should not sit directly underneath the cliffs, because there is the risk of rocks falling.