Albufeira: Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha & 7 Hanging Valleys Tour
Description
Explore Benagil Cave, Algar Seco, and take in the breathtaking views of Marinha Beach & the 7 Hanging Valleys on this guided excursion. Start the tour with the well-known Algar Seco, known for natural pools, stunning caves, and the iconic Window to the Sea rock formation. Then your guide will drive to Benagil - view of Benagil Cave from above and experience the impressive panoramic views. Then, from benagil, we will walk together to Marinha Beach along the seven hanging valleys trail. Our last stop is Marinha Beach, hailed by CNN Travel as one of the Algarve's best-kept secrets. Amidst the endless cliffs and rock formations, discover the area’s beautiful mysteries. Experience this stop how you want to, whether by relaxing on the beach, hiking the seven hanging valleys trail, or taking photos of the natural vistas. To end this day of natural exploration, enjoy the views over the beach.
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Itinerary
At a time when it's not legally allowed to step foot on the sands of Benagil Cave, we'll still visit it from above, where you'll witness a breathtaking panoramic view that will send shivers down your spine of Portugal's most famous cave.
Here, you'll have the chance to explore the renowned Algar Seco, known for its breathtaking natural pools, caves, and the iconic 'Window to the Sea' rock formation. For the more adventurous, there's also the optional opportunity to experience cliff jumping at Algar Seco. Dive into the adventure!
Here, you'll have the chance to explore the renowned Algar Seco, known for its breathtaking natural pools, caves, and the iconic 'Window to the Sea' rock formation. Dive into the adventure!
At the stop at Praia da Marinha, participants will have the opportunity to choose what they want to do: walk in the seven hanging valleys, dive in unknown beaches or spread their towel on Praia da Marinha.
Our adventure continues to Marinha Beach, hailed by cnn as one of the world's finest. Amidst the endless cliffs and rock formations, we'll unveil mysteries. For the more daring, there's a short segment of the Seven Hanging Valleys trail to conquer. This is the ideal stop, whether you seek adventure on the trail, relaxation on the beach, savoring the endless vistas, or capturing photographic memories from the magnificent viewpoints. To cap it all off, you'll be treated to a spectacular sunset.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Pick up times are announced 12-24 hours before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour along the coast.
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Reviews(99)
The excursion pleasantly surprised me; incredible landscapes, the Benagil cave looks larger from above than when viewed from below, and the guide Ricardo was very good; he explained everything very well.
Very good experience, it was a nice way to view the cliffs and the caves from the other side. Would recommend it.
This was an incredible tour! Our guide was nice enough to contact me a day in advance and tell me to meet them at the first spot as it was much closer to our hotel. We saw all the amazing sights and Ricardo was so informative and nice, always offering to take pictures for people etc. I will just say for people considering this tour is not only is it a lot of walking but it is rough terrain so make sure you have proper footwear!
The experience was listed as involving cliff jumping as an option- which we were told once on the tour that was not included. That was the only reason we booked this tour vs. others. We were told at the first location, that was not included. We then left (less than an hour in), and when we reached out for a refund, were denied. False advertising.
We booked the Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha & 7 Hanging Valleys Tour. Ricardo shared many interesting facts about the cliffs, valleys, and caves throughout the tour. We felt well taken care of during the entire experience. Ricardo also made sure that all safety rules were followed. Highly recommended. We rate the overall experience very positively. As for the transportation, the van we traveled in was very comfortable and air-conditioned. Thank you for dropping us off at our Airbnb and for recommending a delicious traditional restaurant in Albufeira's Old Town. We truly appreciated it.
The places that we visited was beautiful. It’s worth doing this excursion as you get a chance to see the beauty of Albufiera.
The pickup location listed on Viator was our hotel. The guide sent m sages on a random app the day before. These issues caused us to miss the tour. We were refused a refund.
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that the pickup point selected during the booking process was not within our designated pickup area - For this reason, detailed pickup instructions, including the correct meeting location and time, were sent in advance through the contact method provided with the reservation. We understand that communication issues can sometimes occur, but all the necessary information was sent within the required timeframe prior to the tour. Unfortunately, as the meeting instructions were not followed and the tour departed as scheduled, we were unable to accommodate a refund. We always encourage guests to carefully review all messages and tour information before the activity date to ensure a smooth experience. Kind regards, The Team
We had a really great experience on this tour and would definitely recommend it. Even though we accidentally selected the wrong pickup option during the booking process, the team was incredibly kind and still arranged a pickup directly from our hotel. We really appreciated that. Our tour guide Ricardo was excellent. He explained everything very clearly in English, drove very safely, and always made sure nobody was left behind. At every stop he waited until everyone was back before continuing, which made the whole tour feel very relaxed and well organized. The vehicle was comfortable and had air conditioning, which was perfect for the warm weather. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and one of the highlights of our trip to the Algarve.
Ricardo was a good guide. Showed us all the hot spots for good pictures. We recommend this tour but if you are not steady on your feet it might not be for you. There is walking on uneven rocky hilly terrain but you also have a second option to meet the van up ahead without walking the whole 2.5km. The washrooms at the top of marihna beach we're nit working so we took the steps down to the beach area and used the one down there. Its a bit of a walk down. We never did the secret beach because the opening inside the cave was too tight but got a good picture at the front of the opening. It was fun. Fit to see some cats that live there. The municipality built them a shelter which is nice.
Ricardo was an excellent guide. The views were breathtaking and so scenic. I would highly recommend for anyone to book this event ASAP.
