Top Portimao In the Air

Take to the skies for a thrilling tandem skydive along the Algarve coast. Enjoy unforgettable aerial views as you climb to a height of 10,000 feet (3,000 meters), feel a rush of adrenaline on the 30-second freefall, then float back down in a parachute to land on the sandy beaches of Portimão. Accompanied by an expert instructor the entire time, this tour is ideal for adventurers trying sky-diving for the first time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.