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Benagil & Praia da Marinha 2-Hour Boat Tour from Portimão
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Benagil & Praia da Marinha 2-Hour Boat Tour from Portimão

by Benagil Express

2 hours
Portimao
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€63€70Save 10%
2 adults × €31.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 2-hour shared boat tour departs from Portimão and follows the coastline eastward. The boat passes the castle of São João do Arade at Ferragudo, then continues along cliffs and coves, including views of Boneca and Algar Seco rock formations. The route goes by the beaches of Carvoeiro, Centeanes, and Carvalho before reaching Benagil, where the boat enters the famous sea cave if sea conditions permit. Throughout the trip, the boat visits 10 to 12 sea caves depending on weather and sea state. After Benagil, the tour approaches the sea arches at Praia da Marinha, where passengers may swim if weather and sea conditions allow. The tour includes a driver/guide, new generation life jackets, and all taxes and fees. Lunch is not included.

Highlights

Two-hour shared boat tour from Portimão
Visit 10 to 12 sea caves along the coast
Enter Benagil sea cave if conditions allow
Pass castle of São João do Arade at Ferragudo
View rock formations Boneca and Algar Seco
Stop near Praia da Marinha sea arches with optional swim

What's included

Shared boat tour
Driver and guide service
All taxes, fees and handling charges included
Comfortable boat and new generation life jackets

What's not included

Lunch not included

Itinerary

1

Praia do Carvoeiro

The boat travels along the coast passing Praia do Carvoeiro, which was named Best Beach in Europe in 2018 by European Best Destination.

2

Algar de Benagil

If sea conditions permit, the boat enters completely into the Algar de Benagil, the well-known Benagil cave, for about 5 minutes.

5 min

3

Praia da Marinha

The tour circles the sea arches of Praia da Marinha and pauses for up to 10 minutes to allow swimming on warm days if sea conditions allow.

10 min

4

Carvalho Beach

The boat passes Carvalho Beach, a small beach known for clear water and scenic surroundings.

5

Ferragudo

The route includes views of Ferragudo, a fishing village with a notable seaside silhouette along the Algarve coast.

6

Praia Grande

Praia Grande lies on the estuary of the Arade River at the entrance to Portimão's port, east of the Castle of São João de Arade, visible from the boat.

Meeting point

Benagil Express está localizado no Edifício Portisub, no Clube Naval de Portimão, junto ao Museu de Portimão.

End point

Benagil Express está localizado no Edifício Portisub, no Clube Naval de Portimão, junto ao Museu de Portimão.

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised during pregnancy
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A multi-lingual guide may operate the tour
The tour runs in all weather conditions; dress accordingly
Passengers should bring hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, and a camera
The company is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items
Tours may be suspended or canceled due to bad weather or sea ripples; check availability the day before or day of the tour
Total
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