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The best way to discover the caves and coves of the Algarve is by kayak, but you don’t want to exhaust yourself before you reach the coastal highlights. This tour offers an energy-saving solution with a round-trip catamaran ride from Marina de Portimão to the Benagil Cave zone, where your kayak awaits. You’ll then follow a guide right inside the famous cave, and have time to swim, too.

See the Algarve from a spectacular vantage point—up in the sky while doing a tandem skydive. All skydiving equipment including suit, goggles, and headwear is provided, so you won’t have to bring any gear with you. You’ll have a full safety briefing and fly in a specialized plane for skydiving up to 15,000 feet. No need to worry if you’ve never been on a skydive before, as you’ll be attached to your instructor, who will open the parachute, and guide you back down to earth.

Many people visit the famous Benagil Caves in the Algarve on a boat tour, but this exciting tour takes you inside these natural formations by kayak. Join a small group and set off from Benagil Beach for the cave system adventure. Once you reach the grotto, you can step out of your kayak and take lots of pictures of the natural skylight, something you can't do on a boat tour.

Portugal’s Benagil Caves are a popular destination for travelers, but they’re only accessible by boat. Take the stress out of renting your own boat and navigating unfamiliar water with this Benagil Caves Cruise from Portimao. This cruise near the Algarve coast gives you great views of the area and opportunities to catch sight of dolphins in their natural habitat before stopping for a swim and time to explore the caves.

Give skydiving a try with a tandem jump above the Algarve coastline. This half-day excursion includes being harnessed to an experienced skydive instructor for a jump at 10,000 feet. Free fall at 120 miles per hour before your instructor opens the parachute and you float back down to the ground. No prior experience is necessary.

The Algarve coast is wonderfully scenic, but most travelers end up only seeing it from land. Admire it from the sea for much of the day—without a costly private boat charter—and visit the famous Benagil caves on this cruise from Portimao. Board a spacious, 2-deck catamaran, gaze over cliffs and villages as you sail to Benagil, explore the caves by small boat, and relax with a light lunch and drinks from the open bar.

Benagil Cave is one of Portugal’s most frequented spots in the Algarve and can get quite crowded. Beat the hoards of tourists during this early morning tour from Benagil Beach and take a small-group kayaking tour into this stunning cave, which is only accessible by water. Enjoy plenty of time to explore and take photos, with a small group of 20 or fewer, all before the tourists arrive.

Add some wreck diving action to your Algarve vacation with this double-dive experience at Ocean Revival. Known as one of Europe's top diving sites, the Ocean Revival park is home to four sunken navy vessels, making it a fun playground for advanced divers. Just bring your advanced open water diver certificate, and dive into the deep on an experience organized by a team of Portuguese divers.