Small Group Paddleboard Tour to the Benagil Cave with 4K Photos
Description
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
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Itinerary
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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Important 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
Reviews(50)
Booked a small group tour, but we were the only one's paddleboarding, so it turned into a private tour for us. Our guide was Caio, super chill guy and knowledgeable about the region and geography of the area. Even gave us food and restaurant recommendations at the end. It was an amazing experience exploring numerous caves, algars, and arches along the Algarve coast in Portugal.
Really great way to explore the coastline a witness the wonderful natural caves. The boats, explanations and guide were so friendly and welcoming. A great experience for all age groups.
Our kayak tour with Pedro was one of the absolute highlights of our vacation. Even the journey along the coastline was spectacular, and exploring the stunning sea caves made the experience truly unforgettable. The tour is perfect for beginners as well. We learned how to kayak and felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip thanks to Pedro’s calm, encouraging, and professional guidance. What really made the difference was Pedro himself. He was much more than just a guide – his positive energy, great sense of humor, and almost coaching-like approach made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He explained everything clearly, motivated the group, and made sure everyone was having a great time. The combination of breathtaking scenery, fun physical activity, and an outstanding guide turned this into a truly memorable adventure. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys water sports or wants to experience the Algarve from a unique perspective. Thank you, Pedro, for an amazing experience – we would do it again in a heartbeat! 🚣♂️🌊☀️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Incredible experience with Pancho, an Argentine guide who speaks many languages. We felt safe at all times despite the fact that 2 out of 4 had never been on a paddleboard before. Pancho took us to the caves in the area, which made us feel like we were truly experiencing something surreal, recommended for anyone who loves the sea. We went at 8:30 AM, which I recommend because by around 11:00, when we got out of the water, there was already wind and different conditions, with the sea being a bit more choppy compared to when we entered. The tour is worth every euro paid, and depending on the level and physical condition of the participants, a lesser or greater number of caves and kilometers can be explored, meaning there is flexibility according to what the client seeks. It is recommended to bring sunscreen since the ideal is to wear a swimsuit to be able to go into the sea throughout the tour, as well as sunglasses and a hat, to fully enjoy the experience. Brotherhooz provides you with a dry bag to carry the essentials, although you will only need a towel to dry off when you exit, as the guide will be focused on taking excellent photos of you, which you will receive the same day. Additionally, I recommend going with Pancho as a guide if possible. Unfortunately, he had a tour immediately after ours, and our luggage was in the car, so we could not give him a tip as we would have liked. Therefore, it is advisable to carry a couple of euros during the trip in case you feel like leaving him an extra tip.
Amazing tour with Miguel! We paddled along the coast line and saw lots of incredible caves. Felt safe at all times with Miguel whilst learning the history of the coastline, the Algarve and wildlife. The tour was 2 hours which didn’t feel that long. Great vibes and plenty of photo opportunities. Much better than doing a boat tour to see the caves!!
Amazing experience! I highly recommend to anyone wanting to tour the caves via the sea. So easy to do, and views like no other. 10/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our SUP experience! Our guide Pouco was patient while we tried to adjust to ocean paddling versus our usual lakes and rivers. We were a small group of 4, which was an added bonus. SUP was a great way to get right inside the caves. Beautiful!
Fantastic experience! Our original paddleboard experience had to be changed due to strong swells but the company was very effective in reaching out and helping us a reschedule a kayak tour instead. Our guide Patrick was great and the tour was beautiful.
We had a great time on our SUP tour with Pouco at the beginning of October! It was fun and Pouco was really insightful about the geology and ecology of the areas we were exploring. Definitely recommend doing the early tour before it gets too busy with the boats. Also Pouco's recommendations for things to do and see in the area was great!
We had the loveliest time yesterday doing the SUP tour with Caio as our guide! The team brought everything you could need and we met at the car park at 06:30 before sunrise (definitely worth it). A brief explanation of paddle boarding as many of us had some sort of experience (we were a small group) - and then we headed off. Caio shared lots of facts about the sedimentary ‘algar’ formation and was very geologically knowledgeable. The tour took around two hours but I could have easily done another 2. Included in the fee are 4k photos which are downloadable a few hours after and they were great! We really enjoyed ourselves and couldn’t recommend Caio and the team more. Such a reasonable price for the experience, if you’re visiting the area please give it a go!
