Portimão Trip Overview
Discover Algarve’s amazing coast & visit the Benagil Caves aboard our exclusive eco-friendly solar powered catamaran.
Enjoy nature, with zero emissions, in a quiet and relaxing environment. We’ll sail east into the ocean, passing Carvoeiro and Algar Seco with an unforgettable scenery.
On the way, you will see wonderful picturesque beaches and rock formations and take unique photos. As our catamaran is quiet and does not pollute the ocean, you will be able to feel a deep connection with nature.
Whenever conditions are favourable, we will enter 2 to 4 caves, including Benagil Grotto.
During the summer months, we stop for a refreshing dip. Bring your bathing suit and towel!
Our catamaran is extremely comfortable and has plenty of space for you to relax during your boat trip.
Don’t forget your camera to take beautiful pictures of the coastal scenery along the way.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: Portimão, Portugal
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Portimão, Faro District, Portugal
Discover Algarve’s amazing coast & visit the Benagil Caves aboard our exclusive eco-friendly solar powered catamaran.
Enjoy nature, with zero emissions, in a quiet and relaxing environment. We’ll sail east into the ocean, passing Carvoeiro and Algar Seco with an unforgettable scenery.
On the way, you will see wonderful picturesque beaches and rock formations and take unique photos. As our catamaran is quiet and does not pollute the ocean, you will be able to feel a deep connection with nature.
Whenever conditions are favourable, we will enter 2 to 4 caves, including Benagil Grotto.
During the summer months, we stop for a refreshing dip. Bring your bathing suit and towel!
Our catamaran is extremely comfortable and has plenty of space for you to relax during your boat trip.
Don’t forget your camera to take beautiful pictures of the coastal scenery along the way.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Castelo de São João do Arade, R. Dr. Coelho de Carvalho 8, 8400 Ferragudo, Portugal
The Fort of São João do Arade, sometimes referred to as the Castle of Arade, is a medieval fortification. The first fortification on the site consisted of a watch tower erected in the reign of King John II of Portugal. Later, following the settlement of Ferragudo (around 1520), it is believed that the castle was encircled by a defensive wall (built on the rudimentary walls of the older walls).
The origins of the Fort of Arade date back to the Philippine Dynasty, to defend the coast of the peninsula from attacks by pirates and privateers in service to the Crowns of northern Europe.
Pass By: Ponta do Altar Lighthouse, Ferragudo Portugal
The lighthouse, of unusual design, consists of a small square turret attached to a one-story caretaker’s house. It supports a red lantern on its terrace. The house, often compared with the appearance of a small schoolhouse, is painted white, with exposed stones and a red tiled roof. It is located on a promontory, used since prehistory for pagan rituals, on the eastern side of the entrance to the port of Portimão.
The Ponta do Altar Lighthouse was first proposed by Ricardo Peyroteu on June 21, 1884. It started operations of 1 January 1893. The tower is 10 meters high and 2.7 meters wide. The original light was white and used oil as the fuel source. It combined with two smaller lights at the ends of the two moles at the entrance to Portimão harbour.
Pass By: Leixão das Gaivotas, 8400, Portugal
This small islet, with an area of just 0.16 ha, is classified as IBA
(Important Bird Area), due to its importance as nesting site for ardeids (herons).
This place is especially interesting during spring, due to the existence of a colony of Cattle Egrets and Little Egrets – at this time of year the top of the islet is full of white dots, which are the herons in their nests.
Pass By: Torre da lapa, 8500-668 Portimão, Portugal
Torre da Lapa was perhaps built in the 16th century as part of the watchtower system that helped defend the Algarve coast.
For hundreds of years, up there, the men from the neighborhood took turns watching the coast, always keeping an eye on the boats of corsairs, mostly from North Africa. In case of danger, it was also up there that a bell was rung, smoke signals were made or, at night, a fire was lit, so that people had time to put their possessions and lives in a safe place.
Stop At: Alfanzina Lighthouse Cave, 8400 Carvoeiro, Portugal
One of the deepest caves in this area. Entering it is amazing! Only possible when weather conditions are favourable.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Algar de Benagil, Cm1154 Praia de Benagil, Benagil, Lagoa 8400 Portugal
Algar de Benagil is one of the most widespread places when the subject is the Algarve beaches, including the international press. No surprises, this beach / cave is incredibly beautiful. Whenever the conditions are favourable, we will enter it. Prepare your camera!
Duration: 3 minutes
