15 Things to Do in Portimao Worth Booking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,293 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23Our pick

90-minute Portimão sunset cruise to Benagil Cave. Small group, life jackets, expert captain, and Algarve coast views for about $23.

“We really took a chance as we didn’t really know what to expect, but it definitely paid off. The boat tour down the coast looking at the geology of the cliffs and caves was a real treat. Bernardo’s commentary was both informative and entertaining, while Captain Nuno kept us safe and drove with great expertise. Overall the whole think was very well worth it, and I think going on the evening, with the sun reflecting off the colourful rocks and the sunset on the way back made it extra special. Thank You Paul & Ginny. Cambridge UK”

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Benagil Caves Tour from Portimao

2.Benagil Caves Tour from Portimao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,795 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42.31Top rated

Benagil Caves boat tour from Portimão to Praia de Benagil, Algar de Benagil and Praia da Marinha, guided with a life jacket.

“Easy boat ride in and around Benegil caves. We hiked Seven Hanging Valleys first, then did the boat ride. I recommend moving your car from the hiking area to the boat pick up. Plenty of free parking in the gravel lot.”

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Portimão: Carvalho & Marinha Beach, Benagil Cave Boat Tour

3.Carvalho & Marinha Beach, Benagil Cave Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,549 reviews · 1h 15m · from $18Best value

Portimão speedboat tour to Benagil Sea Cave and Praia da Marinha in 75 minutes, with live multilingual guides and coastal stops.

“The tour is really nice, the guides explain everything and you go really close to the rocks. Highly recommended.”

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Small Group Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

4.Small Group Kayak Experience In Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48.25

Small-group Benagil Cave kayak from Praia do Carvalho with dry bags, life jackets, and free 4K photos. Local guides, simple value.

“What an awesome experience! Everything was fantastic! From the guides who were so attentive, knowledgeable and friendly to the views and the beauty of all of this! On top of that, the guides takes amazing pictures and send them afterwards! At 6 am there is no one else in the cave! After that it’s a stampede!!”

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Express Tour – Benagil Cave

5.Express Tour – Benagil Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,442 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24.19

Express boat from Benagil Beach to Benagil Cave, 30 minutes, up to 10 people, English guides, breathtaking views, great value.

“This was one of the best excursions we have ever taken! The caves were breathtaking and Raphael and Leo were beyond amazing! They were fun, funny, and totally engaging. They shared lots of information about the caves as well. This was a highlight of our trip to Portugal. Thanks so so much!!!”

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Benagil Long Boat tour (From Carvoeiro to Praia da Marinha)

6.Benagil Long Boat tour (From Carvoeiro to Praia da Marinha)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,341 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42.33

Benagil long boat tour from Carvoeiro to Praia da Marinha. Small-group cave ride, possible dolphins, 1.5 hours, English.

“Best way to see the caves. Rome and Tobias are a very knowledgeable guide and driver. Small tour groups and they make sure you have time to get the best pictures.”

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Kayak Benagil Cave with 1st kayak tour company

7.Kayak Benagil Cave with 1st kayak tour company

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,326 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44.74

Kayak Benagil Cave from Lagoa with a small-group tour. Paddle Praia da Marinha, Benagil Cave time, and quick stops on beaches.

“Highly reccomend, great trip. We were lucky with the weather as was nice & calm (keep an eye on the wind forecast) Little bit tricky to find the meeting point (couldnt see a crane or pear as in directions?) Maybe add these 3 words to the meeting point”

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Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves from Armação de Pêra

8.Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves from Armação de Pêra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,193 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30.23

1-hour boat trip from Armação de Pêra to the Benagil Caves, with a small-boat route, English guide, and famous Algarve beaches.

“The boat trip was absolutely amazing experience. Bernardo was a really good guide telling us nice little stories about some of the beaches and the caves. It is worth seeing all the beaches and ending it with the Benagil caves. I am already considering doing it again with my children.”

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Benagil Cave Tour From Armação de Pêra

9.Benagil Cave Tour From Armação de Pêra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,111 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30.23

A 1-hour small-group boat tour from Armação de Pêra to Benagil Cave, with classic Algarvian beaches and cave stops along the way.

“Fantastic tour! Would highly recommend! GPS and Fabio were amazing! Very knowledgeable and skilled, they made the trip unforgettable.”

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Traditional Tour – Benagil Cave

10.Traditional Tour – Benagil Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42.33

Small-group Benagil boat tour from Benagil Beach through famous caves and deserted beaches, with an English guide and life jacket.

“Hight recommend for all coming to Lagos. Beautiful tour and view of ocien and natural caves. Very safe for young kids. 5 star.”

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Portimão:Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board

11.Embark on Nature•Benagil and Dolphins•Biologist on board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48.37

Portimão dolphin and Benagil caves boat tour with a marine biologist, possible swim, small group, about 2.5 hours.

“A perfect way to see Benagil Cave but offers so much more! The perfect size boat to handle the water/waves and only about 40 people. The captain was very skilled. We had two biologists on board and they first took us to a location where we would see dolphins. They came up to the boat and were playing and jumping right near the boat. SO fun! Then off to the caves. Benegil was STUNNING but other coastal caves VERY beautiful too! They were very informative, professional and fun. Bravo, 5emotions tour company!!! Thanks for the priceless memories!!!”

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Kayaking to Benagil Cave, Small group guided by a local native

12.Kayaking to Benagil Cave, Small group guided by a local native

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42.33

Kayak Benagil Caves with a local guide in a small group, reach hidden sea caves and beaches, and get GoPro 8K photos and video.

“We had a great guide and the sites were great. The only downside and I know there’s nothing they can do about it, is that you’re sharing the water with dozens of boats, many of them speed boats. And apparently there are no “no wake” zones so you’re fighting rough waves. I almost go sea sick. So, to sum up the company and guide were good but the boat situation isn’t. Also on the plus side, being on the water is the only way you can really experience the scenery and caves.”

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Ophelia Catamaran Cruises + Beach BBQ

13.Ophelia Catamaran Cruises + Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $87.07

Catamaran cruise from Portimão to Benagil caves and a private beach BBQ, with Wi-Fi and lunch included. Group up to 80.

“The lunch provided at the beach was amazing! The boat was very clean and the views were unbelievable!!”

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Portimão: Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour

14.Benagil Caves Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24.17

Speedboat to Carvoeiro and Benagil Caves from Portimão with English guide, panoramic views, and fast 90-minute fun.

“Early morning trips give you a better chance of calmer seas and possibility of seeing inside the caves. We enjoyed a great tour this morning. The guide was entertaining and informative.”

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