Benagil Cave Tour

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Not Your Average Benagil Cave Tour

Do you want an immersive experience in the heart of Benagil’s coast?

Do you want a different experience instead of boat trips, kayaks and SUPs?

Do the small boats look crammed?

Our bodyboarding tour takes you up close and personal to the Benagil Sea Cave. Because when’s the last time you swam into a 20-million-year-old sea cave?

Worth it? We think so too. Scroll down for your Benagil cave tour itinerary and booking options.

Your Tour Itinerary

1. Meeting Your Guide

Your tour guide will be picking you up from Faro Marina. We’ll be parked besides the Creperia (opposite McDonalds) in our iconic yellow mini bus. You can’t miss it!

Please arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point. You’ll need:

swimming knowledge
swimming wear
a towel
a picnic and/or cash for refreshments
sandals

At 10h, we’ll start the one hour-long journey to your first stop at Benagil beach in between Armação de Pera and Portimão.

This experience is recommended for adults and late teens (18+).

2. Arriving at Benagil

At 10h45, you’ll dress in wet suits, bodyboards and flippers provided by Algarve Beauties for the ultimate swimming experience.

Store your phone in our waterproof bag for the short swim from the beach to the Benagil sea cave.

Your tour guide will show you how to use your equipment in a thorough safety demo. So even first-timers will feel at ease in the water.

Click here to find out why we use bodyboards to visit these awesome caves.

3. Inside The Algar de Benagil

Once you arrive safely on the sand, you’ll get 40 minutes to explore the caves and the rock formations before heading back.

Now’s your chance to bag the money shot!

For friends, family or with that special someone, our guide will be ready to capture you having the time of your life.

4. Marinha Beach

Your final stop for the benagil cave tour at 13h is Praia de Marinha, so-called in Portuguese. A picnic area with sweeping ocean views gives you the perfect lunch spot.

And armed with our sun umbrella, you’ll discover exactly why it’s Portugal’s most mesmerizing beach.

At 14.45h, we’ll return you to Faro with our sound of sunshine playlist. It’s good vibes only with Algarve Beauties!

What We Offer

Bodyboarding Expertise

Discover ocean thrills with your passionate bodyboarding instructor who knows the tides intimately.

Top-Quality Equipment

Cruise to the benagil sea cave in less than ten minutes with made-for-speed fins, a buoyant board, and for the cooler days, a snug-fit wetsuit. Complete your look with a safety jacket.

Central Location

Skip the hassle with a practical pick up and drop off at Faro Marina.

Guaranteed Safety

Learn how to use your swimming equipment like a pro so you can focus on your stunning surroundings.

Attentive Customer Service

Enjoy your best Benagil cave tour experience from start to finish with our helpful team by your side. And with our Benagil Cave highlights, you'll be packed with facts for your holiday.

Value For Money

Beautiful landscapes, thrilling escapades, and multiple locations. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime tour that doesn't break the bank.

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Limited seats. Don’t miss out this Benagil Cave Tour!

If you are a large group of 6 or more people click here to see our special private tour that we provide.

Gallery

All photos on the Benagil Cave Tour taken by Algarve Beauties photographer:
@julianaa_8

Latest Reviews

Annalaura

28/08/2022

Fantastica escursione Escursione in un luogo meraviglioso. Fatta di pomeriggio. la spiaggetta vicino a Marinhaci ha catapultati in un film . Super la guida.

De Santana

19/08/2022

10/10! Amei demais o passeio! Dia lindo, os rapazes são de uma gentileza e educação sem tamanho🫶🏽. A melhor forma de visitar Benagil! Super recomendo!!!

Ryan M

16/08/2022

Belle expérience ! Super expérience avec Rafael! Ils connaît les plus beaux points de vue, et est content de nous les partager! N’hésitez pas à le faire! Légèrement physique mais il vous aidera si besoin et sera à votre écoute.

lenaka83

10/08/2022

Great experience We did it yesterday.It was a great experience,after my three visits to Algarve,finally I managed to see the places I always wanted to see, including Benagil Cave, but You wont see them if you dont boom the right tour or ask local and people.Our tour guide Juliana was simply amazing, very friendly,chatty, funny and knowledgeable.She showed us the best spots and talked through some facts.We trully enjoyed the whole day and even ended up going out for a drink with the whole group! well reccommended!

JuliieDa

04/08/2022

Je recommande Très belle activité. Attention, c’est un peu physique, surtout si il fait très chaud… mais je recommande a 100% cette activité. La prise en charge en mini bus depuis Faro est super pour ceux qui ne sont pas véhiculé. Les heures sont respectés et les guides sont très aidant.

Marketa F

04/08/2022

The perfect trip Everything about the trip was amazing… the guides were very friendly and helpful, the places were beautiful and the body boarding just added to the experience. The transport from Faro was also very useful as we did not have a way to get to Benagil. All in all, I can not think of anything I would like to change.

Ph.Draper

28/07/2022

Des vues qui valent l'effort... Le fait d'être pris en charge transport / transfert de Faro à Benagil est largement facilitateur. On est amené au plus près du point de destination. Pas d'inquiétude quant à la direction à prendre, au stationnement, aux petites peurs que l'on peut rencontrer lorsque l'on doit se déplacer dans un pays étranger (par définition méconnu, barrière de la langue, us et coutumes). Arrivée su place. Petits rappels sur les conseils de sécurité. Échauffement. Et première incursion à l'eau. Ça picote un peu ! Seconde incursion. C'est la bonne. Il faut se diriger « à la nage » vers la grotte de Benagil. Quelques minutes d'effort. Et on arrive au Paradis. Tout le monde a certainement vu les photos sur Internet mais une fois de place, on prend la mesure de l'immensité, de la beauté du site. Petit bémol. Les effluves nombreuses des nombreux bateaux présent sur le site... Petit retour plus facile, le courant aidant. Ou pas. Puis petite marche vers la plage de Marinha. Superbe. Et retour à Faro. Au final, une jolie demi-journée bien organisée, efficace. À faire. À voir

Danny Vee

26/07/2022

Amazing trip! Andres wow what a guy! What an experience!! If you are visiting Faro this is a must do experience. Thank you so much for taking the time to show me and my fiancé so many hidden gems.

ANC

25/07/2022

Really fun. Best part was the beach. We booked this on a whim and had a brilliant day. The bodyboarding to the cave was great and he really looked after those who were struggling a bit. The beach (private cave) was amazing and we are so pleased we were able to see this. I think it’s quite expensive for what it is and probably could have included water and some snacks. (Although this isn’t advertised) The vans do not have air con and it was very hot. He had overbooked the tour on Sunday so we accepted to change it to Monday morning but that was also overbooked when we arrived so we had to sit 4 people in a three seats. Overall it was a great trip and I’m very happy to have gone! Thank you!

Saski

20/07/2022

If you go with Eduardo, you'll have a great time! We are usually not into trips like that (too touristic, too overcrowded) but we had so much fun! Eduardo made this trip a real pleasure. Get him as a guide if you can!!!

Maggie Kelly

31/08/2022

My friend and I are on our way home from the experience of a lifetime. The driver and the guide were very nice and knowledgable. We did the 3:30pm tour. The swim out to the caves felt very safe with our personal lifeguard/guide. After we went to Praia de Marinha and wow!! Just amazing. Totally worth it. The van ride to and from Faro was comfortable. Boards were easy to use. Great instruction on safety. Will repeat for sure when other people visit me

Claire Bertin

08/08/2022

Expérience réussie et magnifique grâce à Rafael notre guide qui n'hésite pas à nous aider lors de la nage pour aller jusqu'à la grotte, jouer le photographe pour nous immortaliser le moment et le lieu et faire le dj en van. Très belle découverte de la secret beach, un lieu paradisiaque à la marinha beach qui offre une eau transparente et un calme exceptionnel. Un grand merci à Rafael, un guide au top !

Michaël Alvaggi-Antoine

01/08/2022

Expérience absolument magnifique ! Une des plus belles expériences de ma vie. Une visite extrêmement professionnelle, parfaitement calibrée et dans une ambiance très agréable. À consommer sans modération !

Laura Oli

28/07/2022

Increíble experiencia. Las playas son preciosas y la excursión me ha encantado. La atención del guía Eduardo ha sido maravillosa, un hombre muy agradable y cercano. Lo volvería a repetir sin duda.

Éric Juliac

23/07/2022

Merci à Andres et son équipe pour cette magnifique expédition au départ de Faro pour les caves de Benagil. Vue panoramique de la côte avant de descendre et accès par la mer avec overboard 👍🏻 Super bien encadré avec toutes les règles de sécurité. Endroit magique. Puis découverte de marhina beach…paradisiaque 😎. Excellente organisation. Je recommande vivement. 👌😎😉🇵🇹

Alexander King

15/07/2022

A truly incredible and 5 star benagil cave tour experience. What a refreshing activity to do on a hot summer day as you set out with your bodyboards in the pearly blue ocean that the Algarve is so famous for. Even better yet, not only do you get the pleasure to see the amazing cave but you also get to hike along the cliffs and enjoy Praia de Marinha too. Value for money for sure. Thanks Algarve Beauties.

Bouzaouache Yassine

13/07/2022

Very nice people, I really enjoed the trip.

Elinore Jean Malagar

09/07/2022

Andres is fantastic! They were on time and everything was well coordinated. Highly recommended! 🙌

Seralyne Lubila

09/07/2022

Such an amazing and once in a life time experience!! The tour guides were so lovely and took care of us

FAQs

Is this a boat tour?

No, our benagil sea cave tour involves bodyboarding only. You must know how to swim to participate in the Algarve Beauties experience.

When is the ideal time to visit the Benagil Cave?

Late March until December sees pleasant days and soaring temperatures. It’s the perfect time to visit the Algarve.

Do you have a store I can visit?

No, we don’t have a physical store. But you can reach us on whatsapp, email or social media.

Do I need a swimming costume?

Yes, please bring a swimming costume with you, as well as a towel and sandals.

How do you know if it is safe for swimming?

Don’t worry, we have a backup for every scenario. We always check the tides and weather forecast well in advance before tours start. And when an ocean swim isn’t possible, your tour will be to the beautiful Algar Seco and Boneca caves. Your safety comes first at Algarve Beauties.

Can I get a refund if I can't come on my booked tour?

– You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

– If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

– Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

– This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

– This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Benagil Cave Tour

Not Your Average Benagil Cave Tour