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Benagil caves by boat
Best for first-time visitors & families · From age 4
- 1 h 30
- Up to 12 guests
from€32 per person
Choose how you see the coast.
Three ways to explore the caves, all leaving from Benagil beach.
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Adventure
Sea cave kayak tour
Water-level access to narrow caves · No experience needed
- 2 h 30
- Up to 10 guests
from€39 per person
Late afternoon
Golden coast: Marinha & Algar Seco
Extended route to Algar Seco with drinks on board
- 2 h 30
- Up to 12 guests
from€45 per person
About us
Small boats leaving right from the Benagil ramp.
At Arribeira we only run open boats for up to 12 guests and kayak groups of up to 10. That lets us enter narrow caves the big boats cannot reach and time our visits with the tide.
Every skipper and guide grew up on this coast and speaks Portuguese and English on board.
- ≤ 12Guests per boat
- ≤ 10Guests on kayak
- 24 hFree cancellation
“Our guide knew exactly when to enter the cave so we had it without other boats.”
The route
From Benagil to Algar Seco, along the cliffs.
- 1
Benagil beach
Meet at the boat ramp for a briefing and life jackets.
- 2
Algar de Benagil
The cave with the open roof, whenever the sea allows.
- 3
Praia da Marinha
Arches, caves and the Algarve's most photographed sea stack.
- 4
Algar Seco
Carvoeiro's rock formations, on the Golden coast tour.
Reviews
What our guests say.
“Our guide knew exactly when to enter the cave so we had it without other boats. Booking on the site took a minute.”
“I'd never kayaked before and felt safe the whole time. The small caves were the highlight of our trip.”
“We went at 6 pm and the light on the cliffs was unreal. Calm, unhurried, with juice and fruit on board.”
“Small group, explanations in Portuguese and English, and photos sent the same day.”
“They moved our slot because of the wind, told us on WhatsApp, and the next day the sea was perfect.”
“Going all the way to Algar Seco was so worth it. The kids loved it and the life jackets fitted properly.”
Gallery
The coast you'll see.
Before you go
Everything you need to know.
Benagil beach, by the boat ramp. Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Parking is limited in summer, so allow extra time.
Open in Google MapsDo we actually go inside Benagil cave?
Yes. On the boat tours we enter the Algar de Benagil whenever the sea allows. On the kayak tour we see it from the water. Local rules do not allow landing on the cave beach.
What if the sea is rough?
Safety comes first. If we have to cancel, we offer another time or a full refund.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund.
Can children come?
Boat tours from age 4. Kayak tours from age 8, always in a double kayak with an adult.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a towel. For the kayak, shoes that can get wet.
Which languages are the tours in?
Portuguese and English on every tour. Spanish and French on most departures.
The sea is waiting.
Caves, beaches and kayaks, from Benagil beach.