Small Group Paddleboard Tour to the Benagil Cave with 4K Photos

5.0 (63 reviews) Portimao, Portugal
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Duration2h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Begin at Carvalho's Hidden Gem: Your journey begins at the breathtaking and secluded Carvalho's Beach, enveloped by limestone cliffs and accessible through a historic tunnel

Expertly Guided Paddle Board Adventure: Our experienced guides, EGAS, CAIO or FRANCISCO, ensuring safety and excitement as you explore the most breathtaking caves, sinkholes, and natural formations along the Algarve coastline.

Intimate Group Experience: Join our small group tours, capped at 12 participants, for a personalized adventure

Escape the Crowds: Experience the tranquility of Carvalho's Beach, just 5 minutes away from the bustling Benagil Beach

Complimentary 4K Photo Memories: Capture your memories in stunning detail with complimentary 4K photos taken at Portugal's famed Benagil cave through out the tour

Visit all the Landmarks of the region, Carvalho's beach, Benagil beach, Benagil cave, Marinha beach and many more hidden caves

What's included

  • Stop at the Cave
  • insurance
  • 4K Photos
  • wetsuits if cold
  • Paddle board, Paddles and lifevest
  • Dry Bags for essential equipment
  • Guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Carvalho Beach
    20m
    We start of at the calm and secluded Carvalho beach where we'll do a briefing on safety & instructions.
    To access the beach we go Down a ancient Carved Tunnel in the Rock.
    Here we can see the Rock tower off carvalho's waters and it's bending limestone walls
  2. Praia De Benagil
    Pass by
    After getting out of Carvalho's we visit some hidden Caves along the way, and after that we reach the buzzling Benagil beach where we can observe the village fishing historic past.
  3. 30m
    Then, just right after the Benagil beach, we reach the famous Benagil Cave, where we'll stop to take some beautiful photos at the famous "sinkhole" with historic, geologic and Ecological insights on the region of Algarve.
    After the guides explanations, you can explore the cave by yourself, or follow the guide to some cool hidden fossils.
    After 30 min ir so, we continue our adventure, and get out of the cave with the guide's assistance
  4. Praia da Marinha
    30m
    After getting out of the Benagil Cave, we paddle along towards Marinha beach, and in the way, we enter and visit more hidden caves and "Sinkholes"
    When we get to Marinha Beach , We pass underneath the famous Arches of Marinha, and stop for Great photos
    Then we paddle direction Carvalho's Beach
  5. 10m
    If we still have time, depending on the group, we go for a visit at the "Island of the smuggler". Here we enter a gigantic tunnel inside this rock formation, and we observe 2 beautiful holes in the ceiling, wich we call the "the blue eyes"
    photos will be taken
  6. Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse
    Pass by
    After getting out of the Tunnel of "Island of the Smuggler" we can observe the lighthouse in all its glory. And then we head back to the beach wich is just 5 minutes away from this point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

- Find our guide near the big Colored Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho's Beach
- The guide Will be wearing a White Company's Shirt
- Use Goole Maps as it's more accurate

End point

- Find our guide near the big Colored Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho's Beach
- The guide Will be wearing a White Company's Shirt
- Use Goole Maps as it's more accurate

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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