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Indulge your love of wine during a wine tasting and vineyard tour close to Carvoeiro. Rather than just sipping wine, you’ll gain insight into the art of tasting it from a wine expert, and discover an outdoor exhibition of sculptures scattered throughout the vineyards. Plus, you’ll have a chance to buy wine to take home as souvenirs.

Visit one of the Algarve’s most famous landmarks, the Benagil Caves, on an exciting speedboat tour from Portimão. Don your life jackets and climb aboard your vessel for a thrilling journey along the rugged coastline. Your skipper navigates the rock formations and cave system, stopping at the famous Benagil Cathedral for a closer look at the various arches.

Departing from Portimão Marina, discover Benagil Caves on a catamaran tour that combines smooth sailing, impressive scenery and moments of pure relaxation at sea. Along the way, cruise past golden cliffs, hidden coves and iconic locations such as Caneiros Beach, Carvoeiro and Alfanzina, before arriving at the famous Benagil Cave. The tour takes place on Espirito Oceânico or Melhor do Mar catamaran with bar, lounge area, two restrooms and free WiFi. What to expect from this tour? -Cruise along the coast between Portimão and Benagil -Pass iconic locations such as Caneiros Beach, Carvoeiro, Alfanzina including Marinha, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world -Panoramic view of the iconic Benagil Cave, one of the most photographed natural landmarks in the Algarve -Optional interior visit to Benagil Cave by support boat (payable at check in) -Swimming stop in the sea (subject to conditions) - Take part in a variety of activities, like SUPs and inflatables for fun at sea

We are a certified “Clean and Safe“ company. Certificate issued by “Portugal tourism” and registered as Tourist Entertainment Agents - RNAAT No. 357/2022. We will provide our customers with Boat Trips, exploring the golden coast to the Benagil caves. During our tours, departing from the Clube Naval de Portimão, clients will experience a magnificent setting, with cliffs of bizarre shapes and a huge variety of rock formations and other caves, always with a storyteller on board to provide the maximum benefit from the experience. Our team is made up of several elements, enthusiastic, dynamic, with skill, training and experience in the nautical area, which will provide a safe and lively trip.

Explore the Algarve’s coastal highlights on this boat tour from Portimão. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and hop aboard your vessel. Admire rock formations, beaches, and the Fort of São João do Arade en route to your first destination: the extraordinary Benagil Sea Cave. Next, head to the Praia da Marinha: widely considered one of the country’s most beautiful beaches, thanks to its rugged cliffs and arches. On warm days, you can even go for a dip in the turquoise waters.

Take a cruise along the Algarve coast and discover the famed Benagil caves on this excursion. Join a small group and sail from Portimao Marina to see over 15 caves along the coast. When you come to the Benagil caves, your captain goes inside the large grotto for a closer look. In between stops, enjoy a chance to snorkel and refresh with soda and wine onboard.

Enjoy a unique experience in Hanoi with a special combo including Hanoi City Tour Hop On Hop Off with a 24-hours valid ticket. Hanoi City tour Hop on – Hop off has 14 stops, allowing travellers to explore and experience the city in their own way. You can hear the audio guide to local landmarks in multiple languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese.

See a variety of attractions along the Algarve coast with this group boat tour from Portimão. Cruise to the Alfanzina Lighthouse at Carvoeiro to see the enormous sea cave beneath it. Farther along the coast, sail into the famous Benagil Cave to step on its beach and look up through its open roof. Visit a variety of beaches, including at Praia da Rocha and the Alvor Nature Reserve.

The Algarve coast is known for its unique landscapes, but exploring off-road highlights can be tricky. Explore the Algarve’s natural terrain with ease on a jeep and boat tour, cruising along off-road trails before transferring to boat for access to the Benagil Caves. Along the way, sample local products in traditional villages and a distillery, and relax after a full day’s sightseeing with round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Take a cruise along the Algarve coast aboard a comfortable catamaran with this group boat tour from Portimão. See the coast’s rocky cliffs, beautiful beaches, and lighthouses. Visit several of the Algarve’s sea caves, including the famous Benagil Cave and the cave beneath the Alfanzina Lighthouse. If the weather is warm enough and you have your towel and swimsuit handy, you can even go for a swim.

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.

Explore the magnificent rock formations and beaches in Benagil-Algarve, get in touch with this virgin nature and delight in the surrounding environment. Discover secret caves and deserted beaches... excursion carried out inside caves, risk of collapse...

Visit two local Algarve vineyards on this private wine tour from Portimao. Enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace and personalized attention from your guide as you explore the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms of two wineries, tasting three types of wine at each location. Don't worry about who's driving, as private transportation to and from your Portimao hotel is included.

Benagil cave sunset boat trip from Portimão on a comfortable and spacious catamaran with bar on board. See the Benagil cave, the amazing coast and grottoes. Enjoy a spectacular sunset at sea. There are open and covered decks, and amazing views from the elevated decks. This 2.5 hour trip to Benagil is an unmissable Algarve experience. From Portimão, the famous Benagil cave is just a short boat ride away. And to get there you cruise by some of the most spectacular coastal scenery you can imagine. Finish the trip watching a spectacular sunset at sea. This 2.5 hour trip, aboard a comfortable and spacious catamaran, is one of the best ways to enjoy a boat trip along the Algarve coast. The Ophelia catamaran has both open and covered decks. Large and stable, the Ophelia glides through the ocean, the elevated decks giving the best views of the scenery. There is a bar on board where you can enjoy hot and cold drinks, music to set the mood, and wi-fi is available for your use.

See the famous Benagil Cave on the Algarve coast with this small-group boat tour from Portimão. Cruise past beaches, cliffs, caves, and lighthouses along the coast as your boat cruises to the Benagil Cave. Travel into the cave with skip-the-line access and cool off with a swim from the boat if you like. Light snacks and water are included.

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.

Embark from Armação de Pêra beach to the Alfanzina Lighthouse to discover the magic of the Benagil Cave and the wild beaches of the Algarve coast. On this tour we have a challenge for you! Try not to say “Wowwww” when you catch a glimpse of the Blue Eyes Tunnel. But it’s not just this stop that will surprise you… Our 1h30 guided tour takes you to 15 caves and 15 beaches, some of which are only accessible by sea. Come and discover the secrets of the Senhora da Rocha Chapel and the Arcos da Praia da Marinha to the surprising Gruta do Paraíso. We are waiting for you!

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.

Sail from Lagos to Alvor on a traditional boat during a scenic full-day trip along the Algarve coast. Cruise past the dramatic Ponta da Piedade rock formations and the sweeping sands of Meia Praia with a local skipper and small group before docking in the fishing village of Alvor. Spend a few leisurely hours exploring the village and enjoying lunch, with discounts available at select local bars and restaurants.

Discover the stunning Sete Vales Suspensos (Seven Hanging Valleys), one of Europe’s top-rated trails, on this small-group e-bike tour. Explore secret beaches, hidden caves, and scenic views, including the famous Algar de Benagil and Marinha Beach. Ideal for adventurers, this 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) tour offers a mix of paved and rocky trails, led by an expert guide.

Heighten your chances of spotting rare birdlife on a Segway bird-watching tour of Ria Formosa Natural Park, departing from Faro. Spot native and migratory birds feeding in freshwater lagoons, tidal flats, and other ecosystems as you cover more sights in less time on your easy-to-ride Segway. Catch glimpses of flamingos, the rare purple swamphen, and other bird species as you learn about their natural habitat from your expert guide. This nature and wildlife tour also offers an optional pickup and drop-off from your Algarve hotel.

Skip the crowds on a 90-minute Benagil cave tour from Marina de Portimão. Traveling aboard a motorized raft gets you up close to multiple sea caves for awe-inspiring photo ops. Visit the beautifully sculpted arches of Praia da Marinha, and go swimming in warmer months. Water-resistant gear and life vests are provided.

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.

Visit several of the most beautiful and interesting caves in the Algarve the easy way on this small-boat tour. The caves at Benagil, Portimao, Carvoeiro, and Praia da Marinha are all different, as you'll discover on this itinerary that includes them all. Touring on a small, low boat will give you close-up access in a way that tours on larger boats can't. Enjoy the views while relaxing on board. Towels are not provided, so plan accordingly.