Carvoeiro Caves - Boat Trips to Benagil and Carvoeiro Sea Caves
Take the longer trip - you get to see more caves and more of the coast!
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Directions to Carvoeiro Caves
Carvoeiro Caves boat trips run from the beach in Carvoeiro, which means that they are very close to the most fascinating part of the southern Algarve coastline. Close by is the famous Benagil cave, as well as the caves by Praia da Marinha and Algar Seco. The Algarve coastline is breath-takingly beautiful and the best way to really appreciate its beauty is from the sea. By taking a trip aboard one of the Carvoeiro Caves boats, you get to enter and discover close up the amazing beauty that nature has sculpted from the rocks over thousands and thousands of years.
The water in this area is usually translucent and gleaming. Some of the caves, including the Benagil cave, are domed caves with openings in the rock which allow the sunlight to stream through and light up the water. Some of the caves are narrow, deep channels while others are wider caves with high ceilings. It is not permitted to disembark in the caves but from the boats you have the best viewing points.
Only smaller boats can explore the caves at will - the larger boats are too big to enter the caves. Carvoeiro Caves has a fleet of 4 small, modern boats that zip along the coast and can easily be manoeuvered in the caves. All the boats have an easy boarding system making them accessible to the mobility impaired - no wading through waist-high water before clambering aboard. And all boats are equipped with all safety gear as required by law. In addition, the service by the Carvoeiro Caves team, from support staff and crew is second to none.
Carvoeiro Caves offers the following trips:
Benagil Sea Cave Tour - 1 hour duration
Departing from Carvoeiro beach, this trip includes a visit to Benagil cave and also to the caves and coast at Algar Seco.
Price Adults: €20
Children from 3 - 10 years of age: €15.
Benagil cave and Marinha Beach tour - 1 hour 30 minutes duration
This tour goes further down the coast so you get to visit more caves. You will visit Benagil cave, the costline at Algar Seco and also get to explore the area by Praia da Marinha. Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, this stretch of coastline is famous for the double sea arch and the incredibly clear waters.
Price Adults: €25
Children from 3 - 10 years of age: €20
Private Tour to Benagil and Marinha - 1 hour 30 minutes duration
The best experience! A private tour just for you and your travel friends, no sharing with anybody else. Your guide takes you along the coast to the best beauty spots including Benagil, Marinha and other lesser known but equally gorgeous places.
Price: €225 to charter the boat
The trips run every day from 9:30hrs to 18:30hrs.
The meeting point and ticket shop is at Carvoeiro beach in the centre of the resort.
Group tours can also be arranged - in total, the Carvoeiro Caves boats can take up to 66 people.
All trips must be pre-booked with Carvoeiro Caves - visit their website or enquire using the button above. All trips are dependent on the weather and sea conditions.
If you want to visit Benagil cave with a departure from Portimão then check out Benagil Express boat tours - 2 hours trips to the amazing caves and sea arches.
Carvoeiro Caves are proud members of Trip Advisor's Hall of Fame, holding the Certificate of Excellence for 5 consecutive years.

Carvoeiro Caves are winners of the Travel and Hospitality Awards Cruise Company of the Year 2020, Algarve, Portugal.

