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Benagil is a small and typical fishermen town in the Algarve. It has become worldwide known for its famous grottos, which can only be accessed by sea. The Benagil cave is the most popular one of all maritime caves in Portugal. A boat tour to Benagil is a unique and exciting way to discover these breathtaking caves and more.
In fact, we offer the best Benagil tours available, with almost 100 boat tours departing from different locations. We are sure we can help you find the best option for you.

And just near Benagil Beach, you can visit yet another paradisiacal beach called Praia da Marinha.  The boat tours to visit the caves are an absolute Must-Do during holidays in the Algarve. It’s an unforgettable experience that leaves you stunned and amazed by the beauty of nature. The Algarve is also home to dolphins, so if you prefer, you can even go on a two-in-one boat trip which takes you to the dolphins and the caves, including the most famous cave.

We offer you a wide range of Benagil tours and some useful tips.

Getting to Benagil cave

The best way to get around in the Algarve is definitely with a rental car. With a car, you can discover all the attractions, and drive through the typical villages along the coast. Not to forget, to visit all the beautiful beaches, no better way than with a car. However, if you have no rental car, there’s a train line all the way from Lagos to Vila Real de Santo António and bus lines are becoming better. The nearest train from Benagil is the train station located in Lagoa city. From Lagoa-Estômbar to the Benagil beach or village, we recommend a taxi or transfer. If you want to get to the cave, the best option is on a kayak, SUP or boat tour.
We've written some articles to help you get there in a smart way from Faro and from Lisbon, some of Portugal's main airports.

Discover the village, beach and cave

Benagil attracts millions of tourists every year, it’s the most famous attraction of the Algarve coastline. Benagil is a small village, with a beautiful beach and an impressive cave. Praia do Benagil is located near Lagoa, and was mainly used for fishing purposes. In fact, the fishing purpose still exists, but as its amazing coastline got very famous, watersports and boat tours play a more predominant role. This beach is one of the busiest in Lagoa.

At the beach, you will find a restaurant, showers, toilets, and lifeguards during the summer. Parking is free, on the side of the road (but very busy) or in the small village. The famous cave is located just next to the typical Algarvian beach with white sand and a golden coastline. The contrast of the colors, including the blue and turquoise waters, makes this one of the most beautiful beaches a must to visit.

Did you know the caves has many names? Benagli, Benagel, Benegal, Bengali, Benagal, Algarv de Benagil, the Bena caves. It’s also known as “the most famous cave in the Algarve”, “the cave with the hole”, “the cave of the heart”, “the 2 eyed cave” and even “temple cave” or the “cathedral”. Due to the hole in the ceiling of the cave. We have heard it all, but the correct name of the most famous caves is “Algar de Benagil”. 

Visitors can enjoy excellent walks along the coastline, golf courses, watersports, boat trips and many historical and cultural attractions nearby. There is a stunning 6 km walking route, between Vale Centeanes and Marinha beach. This route is known for the amazing views over the sea, beaches and cliffs. The route is well marked and support benches and snack bars can be found to recover some energy.

Do you want to get into the Benagil cave? We have written a very cool article about the best ways to get into the cave. You can go by boat, kayak or SUP tours. Swimming to the cave is not recommended due to the many boats that get in and out of the caves. The cave is located next to the touristic Carvoeiro village. In Carvoeiro, beside a stunning beach, you can find many pubs, bars, restaurants and small shops.
In fact, our personal choice goes to a small boat that allows entering the caves, view the rock formations and observe the beautiful caves. On most of these tours, there is time to relax and plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. 

The best Benagil cave tours

It is highly recommended to book the cave tours in advance, as you will find huge waiting lines and fully booked tours on the day, especially in high season. 
The cave tours depart from:

The cave tours show you many caves including the famous sea cave. The most comfortable way to go to the caves is definitely by boat. There are over 30 Benagil cave tours, some take the full day and include a BBQ on a secluded beach, and some are half day tours or even the “Benagil Express” tours, which take only 1 hour.

If you prefer a relaxing boat tour with plenty of space to move on the boat and shade while still inside the caves, you should opt for the Benagil cave tour from Albufeira or Vilamoura. The BBQ cruises are excellent for a full day of fun with family and friends. The catamarans will bring you to a small beach, where grilled fish and meat is served.

The typical cave tours take about 1 hour and are provided in small fishermen boats to enter in and out all of the caves. For a more traditional tour, depart from Carvoeiro or Armação de Pêra.

The Benagil SUP and the kayak tour is an amazing way to be close to the sea, get some exercise, and enjoy all the beautiful beaches and caves of the area. The SUP and Kayak tours are recommended for those who would like to get inside the cave. The boat tours will not be able to let you get off the boat and walk in the beach cave. 

Remember: book your cave tour online and skip the queues!

What & where to eat

From the Atlantic ocean, great fish is caught, including snapper, red snapper, corvine, sea bass, and bream. There is no better way than to eat some fresh fish in a typical Portuguese restaurant with a view of the ocean. In the village you can find 5 restaurants, all serving fresh locally-caught fish and seafood. The typical dishes are the fish stew, “batatas à murro”, “arroz de marisco”, fried moray and much more.

Enjoy the gorgeous beaches around Benagil

In the Benagil area, known for its amazing colorful coastline and caves, you can find some impressive beaches. On the boat tours, you'll pass by some beaches like Praia do Carvalho, Praia da Corredoura and the famous Praia da Marinha. In the area of Carvoeiro, we recommend Praia Vale dos Centeanes and the famous Praia do Carvoeiro. Praia da Nossa Senhora da Rocha is really worth a visit. It's a small fishing community and beach, being one of the most rustic and authentic ones along the coast of the Algarve.

Whatever you decide to do during your holiday in Benagil, we promise you will love the watersports and boat tours! Sunshine and a lot of fun are guaranteed! For any further tips or requests, feel free to contact us anytime.

Our boat tours and watersports in Benagil

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Private Cave Tour from Armação de Pêra

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Coastline Albufeira

BBQ cruise from Albufeira

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Benagil cave tour from Albufeira

Benagil cave tour from Albufeira

3h
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Dolfijnen en grotten boottocht in Albufeira

Caves & dolphin watching from Albufeira - Dreamer

3h
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Full day private sailing in Albufeira

6h
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Full-day sailing from Albufeira

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Dolphins Albufeira

Caves & dolphin watching from Albufeira - RIB

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BBQ tour Albufeira

BBQ boat trip from Albufeira to Benagil

6h
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SUP tours in Benagil

Benagil SUP tour

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Boat tour to Benagil from Lagos

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Half-Day Private Cruise in Lagos

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Benagil and dolphin watching in Portimão

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Benagil excursion from Portimão - private tour

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Benagil tour from Portimão

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Benagil tour from Portimão Marina

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Boat from Portimão to Benagil and Marinha

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BBQ cruise to Benagil

BBQ cruise to Benagil

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Vilamoura Benagil Trip

Benagil cave tour from Vilamoura

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Private boat tour to Benagil and Ponta da Piedade

Private boat tour to Benagil and Ponta da Piedade

6h
5 max
Benagil boat tour from Albufeira with Kayak or SUP Cover

Benagil boat tour from Albufeira with Kayak or SUP

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30 max

Benagil Boat Tour in Albufeira

3h
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Explore the Algarve coastline

Full day Private Cruise in Albufeira with Sunset

10h
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Private Boat Charter in Albufeira

Private Boat Charter in Albufeira

7h
10 max
Albufeira Yacht Hire

Albufeira Yacht Hire

3h
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Benagil cave tour from Lagos

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Benagil cave tour

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Benagil cave tours

Discover the Benagil cave on a boat tour

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Benagil tour on a traditional boat from Portimão

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Early Bird Private Cave Trip from Portimão

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Private Motor Boat in Portimão - Full-Day

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Private sunset boat cruise Albufeira

Private sunset boat cruise Albufeira

3h
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Explore the region around Vilamoura

Full-Day Private Yacht in Vilamoura

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Catamaran and Kayak Tour to Benagil from Portimão

Catamaran and kayak to Benagil from Portimão

3h
28 max
Benagil SUP tour

Benagil cave SUP tour

2h
10 max
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Benagil Grotto Trip from Portimão

3h
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Benagil tour in Vilamoura
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Benagil tour from Vilamoura

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Charter a boat in Albufeira

Charter a boat in Albufeira

3h
10 max
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Sunrise SUP tour to Benagil cave

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6 max
Cave tour from Armação de Pêra

Cave tour from Armação de Pêra

1h
10 max
Benagil boat tour from Armação de Pêra

Private Benagil tour from Armação de Pêra

1h
10 max
Dolphin watching and Benagil boat trip from Portimão

Dolphin watching and Benagil boat trip from Portimão

2h
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Portimão Benagil tour

Portimão Benagil tour

2h
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Benagil cave stand-up paddle tour

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Benagil Cave Tours

Benagil kayak tour

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Early bird kayak tour to Benagil

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Dolphin and Benagil tour from Albufeira

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Catamaran tour to Benagil Caves from Portimão

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Speedboat and SUP tour to Benagil Caves from Portimão

3h
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Benagil cave trip from Portimão

Benagil cave tour from Portimão

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Benagil cave cruise in Albufeira

Benagil cave cruise in Albufeira

3h
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Boat tour to Benagil

Coast and cave tour in Portimão

2h
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Benagil Catamaran cruise along the coast

Benagil Catamaran Cruise from Portimão

6h
120 max
RIB in the Algarve

Benagil Grotto Cruise from Portimão

2h
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Explore the Algarve coast by foot and boat

Explore the Algarve coast by foot and boat

8h
12 max
Full day private cruise in Portimão

Full-day private cruise in Portimão

7h
8 max
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Benagil and dolphins tour from Portimão

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Benagil Speedboat tour from Lagos

Benagil Speedboat tour from Lagos

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Explore hidden caves around Benagil

Family boat tour to Benagil

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Explore the region around Portimão

Boat tour to Benagil and Alvor Estuary

4h
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Benagil cave private boat tour from Portimão

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Morning Albufeira yacht charter

Morning Albufeira yacht charter

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Private yacht in Albufeira - afternoon

Private yacht in Albufeira - afternoon

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Enjoy your stay in Albufeira

Private sunset yacht cruise in Albufeira

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Full-day yacht charter in Albufeira

Full-day yacht charter in Albufeira

7h
10 max
Catamaran charter in Vilamoura

Catamaran charter in Vilamoura

3h
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Visit Benagil

Sailing Tour From Portimão to Benagil

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Benagil sea cave tour from Portimão

Benagil Sea Cave Tour from Portimão

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Private cruise from Vilamoura to Benagil cave

Private Cruise from Vilamoura to Benagil cave

4h
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Benagil cave sunrise SUP

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Tour Benagil & Marinha Beach - 2H

2h
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Dolphins and Benagil cave

3h
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Private Portimão Benagil cave tour for 3

Private Portimão Benagil cave tour for 3

3h
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Algar de BENAGIL and PRAIA DA MARINHA tour

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Benagil Cave + Dolphins tour from Salema

3h
12 max
Sun Cat Deck

Eco-Friendly Catamaran Tour - Benagil

3h
18 max
Charter from Albufeira to Ponta da Piedade

Charter from Albufeira to Ponta da Piedade

8h
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Algarve Kayak Tour

2h
10 max
Catamaran Portimão

Full Day Catamaran Charter in Portimão

6h
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Eco SUP Tours to Benagil Cave and Carvoeiro Area

Eco SUP Tours to Benagil Cave and Carvoeiro Area

2h
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Luxury Sailboat in Portimão

Luxury Sailboat in Portimão

7h
12 max
Luxury Boat Charter in Lagos

Luxury Boat Charter in Lagos

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Private Tour Benagil 1h

Private Tour Benagil 1h

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10 max
Explore the caves

Sunset Boat Trip to Benagil from Armação de Pêra

1h
10 max
Vilamoura Yacht Hire

Vilamoura Yacht Hire

4h
12 max
Benagil Tour 1h from Armação de Pêra

Benagil Tour 1h from Armação de Pêra

1h
10 max
Arco de Albandeira

Guided boat tour from Armação de Pêra

2h
10 max
Tourist trip to the Benagil Caves

Tourist Boat trip to the Benagil Caves

3h
60 max

From Lagos: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Tour

2h
12 max
Benagil Boat Trip from Portimão

Benagil Boat Trip from Portimão

2h
12 max
Private Group Surf Lesson from Carvoeiro

Private Group Surf Lesson from Carvoeiro

3h
4 max
Benagil Cave Boat Tour during Sunset

Benagil Cave Boat Tour during Sunset

2h
16 max
Benagil Cruise with Beach BBQ
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Benagil Cruise with Beach BBQ

7h
42 max
Stand up Paddle Board Rental in Benagil

Stand up Paddle Board Rental in Benagil

2h
12 max
Catamaran and Kayak Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

Catamaran and Kayak Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

4h
18 max
Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

3h
12 max
Private Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

Private Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

2h
12 max
Catamaran BBQ Tour to Benagil From Albufeira

Catamaran BBQ Tour to Benagil From Albufeira

7h
42 max
Private Yacht Tour to Benagil

Private Yacht Tour to Benagil

2h
6 max
Sunset Boat Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

Sunset Boat Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

3h
62 max
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Half-day Sailing tour Albufeira

3h
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Algar of Benagil Guided Kayaking Tour Caves

Algar of Benagil Guided Kayaking Tour Caves

2h
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Benagil Kayak Experience

Benagil Kayak Experience

2h
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Benagil Kayak

Benagil Cave Kayak Tour

2h
10 max
Full-day Lagos Yacht Charter

Full-day Lagos Yacht Charter

7h
8 max
Benagil Yacht Charter

Benagil Yacht Charter

4h
8 max
Algar de Benagil Boat Tour

Algar de Benagil Boat Tour

3h
75 max
Sunset BBQ Cruise in Albufeira

Sunset BBQ Cruise in Albufeira

6h
90 max
Dolphins and Benagil Cave Catamaran Tour

Dolphins and Benagil Cave Catamaran Tour

3h
62 max
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Beach BBQ Cruise in Albufeira

7h
75 max
Beach BBQ Boat Tour in Vilamoura

Beach BBQ Boat Tour in Vilamoura

8h
40 max
Benagil & Dolphin on a RIB Boat from Albufeira

Benagil & Dolphin on a RIB Boat from Albufeira

3h
12 max
Rent a Yacht in Vilamoura

Rent a Yacht in Vilamoura

3h
16 max
Benagil Cave Tour from  Armação de Pêra

Benagil Cave Tour from Armação de Pêra

1h
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Private Benagil Cave Tour

Private Benagil Cave Tour

1h
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Private Benagil Sunrise or Sunset Boat Tour

Private Benagil Sunrise or Sunset Boat Tour

1h
10 max
Private Benagil and Beach Boat Tour

Private Benagil and Beach Boat Tour

2h
10 max
Sunset Boat Tour from Armação de Pêra

Sunset Boat Tour from Armação de Pêra

1h
10 max
Lagos Luxury Boat Charter

Lagos Luxury Boat Charter

4h
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Luxury Motorboat Cruise in Portimão

Luxury Motorboat Cruise in Portimão

4h
8 max
Full-Day Private Boat Tour from Vilamoura

Full-Day Private Boat Tour from Vilamoura

9h
12 max
Half-Day Private Vilamoura Boat Trip

Half-Day Private Vilamoura Boat Trip

4h
12 max
Benagil Sunset Cruise

Benagil Sunset Cruise

2h
45 max
Albufeira Sunset Cruise to Benagil

Albufeira Sunset Cruise to Benagil

2h
12 max