Boat tour to the Benagil Caves from Portimao

Experience the thrill of sailing the Atlantic on a traditional boat: the Santa Bernarda Caraval. Visit the stunning Benagil Caves and enjoy views of the coast!

Afternoon Boat Tour I 2.5 Hours

3 options available from €35

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From€38
3 hrs
Everybody welcome

Practical information

Embark on an incredible journey along the Algarve coast on this 2.5-hour-long boat ride to the Benagil Caves! You'll ship off at 14:30 on an incredible traditional boat, then descend onto a small "cave boat" to be able to enter the caves and explore these beautiful rock formations in the Atlantic Ocean.

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to the boat crew

- Boarding and safety briefing

- 14:30 - Set sail aboard the Santa Bernarda Caravel from Portimao

- Cruise along the Arade River and pass by Ferragudo

- Sail along the coastline of Lagoa on the Atlantic Ocean

- Reach the Alfazina Lighthouse and transfer onto the smaller "cave boats"

- Sail into the mesmerizing caves and grottoes near the beaches of Carvalho, Benagil, and Marinha

- Explore the Benagil Cave and, if the weather allows, take a dip in the water

- Return to the big boat

- Sail back to the meeting point in Portimao

- 17:00 - Disembarkment and end of activity

Activity requirements

Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure time.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Meeting point:
Vasco da Gama Pier, next to the Clube Naval on Portimão Riverside, Rio Arade, Portugal (Cais Vasco da Gama, 8500-000 Portimão)
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English, French, German, Spanish
Included
  • Boat tour
  • Small boats to visit the caves
  • WC onboard
  • Refreshments available for purchase onboard
  • Expert crew
  • Insurance
  • Life jackets
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Weather appropriate clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Sports shoes
  • Hat