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Portugal’s Benagil Caves are a popular destination for travelers, but they’re only accessible by boat. Take the stress out of renting your own boat and navigating unfamiliar water with this Benagil Caves Cruise from Portimao. This cruise near the Algarve coast gives you great views of the area and opportunities to catch sight of dolphins in their natural habitat before stopping for a swim and time to explore the caves.

Enjoy the ultimate action-packed day of adventures by going on this combination of a Benagil cave tour, snorkeling, and cliff-jumping. You’ll have a stress-free day of fun, with a full itinerary planned out for you. Travel comfortably aboard a sightseeing cruise, and pass by roughly 20 different caves and beaches along the coast. The highlight of the day is the impressive Algar de Benagil, which can only be accessed by water.

The Benagil Caves are worldwide known and definitely a must see for those who come to Algarve. The famous Algar de Benagil has been rated as one of the Top 10 best caves in the world! We visit all the caves in Portimão, Carvoeiro, Benagil and Praia da Marinha. There are lots of colourful caves along the coast that give value to the trip, most of them hidden and totally natural that are definitely stunning, beautiful, paradisic views. As we use a small and low boat that takes a small group, it is possible to get inside all the caves and visit them from the inside, where their natural beauty is. You get to take better pictures and get a closer look at all these beautiful caves!

Visit two local Algarve vineyards on this private wine tour from Portimao. Enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace and personalized attention from your guide as you explore the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms of two wineries, tasting three types of wine at each location. Don't worry about who's driving, as private transportation to and from your Portimao hotel is included.

With SecretAlgarve you will be able to enter and leave several caves at the foot of the Grotto of Benagil. Secretalgarve offers you the unique opportunity to go out in the grotto of Benagil to take pictures on Grotto beach (not allowed in usual visits with motorboats).

Combine visits to two Algarve area wineries with a Portuguese lunch atop a mountain on this private tour from Portimao. With your guide and private group, learn about wine production in the region and taste some of the finest samples. Ascend the mountain range to a restaurant in the town of own of Monchique, where you enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch accompanied by epic views. This private tour ensures personalized attention for you and your party.

Go on an all-day sailing adventure along Portugal’s gorgeous Algarve coast. Embark from Portimão’s historic harbor and catch spectacular views of Ferragudo village, Caneiros beach, the Algar Seco rock formations, medieval forts, and the Roman Tower. Take an excursion to the incredible Benagil Caves, kick back on the boat deck or in the salon, and enjoy a drink or snack from the vessel’s bar.

Visit the impressive rocky cliffs of the Algarve coast and its most spectacular cave on a 2-hour boat ride that will take you to unique hidden beaches.

The Algarve coast is wonderfully scenic, but most travelers end up only seeing it from land. Admire it from the sea for much of the day—without a costly private boat charter—and enjoy a beach BBQ and visit to Benagil’s caves on this cruise from Portimao. Board a luxury Ophelia cataraman, gaze over cliffs and villages as you sail to Benagil, explore the caves by small boat and relax with a BBQ lunch and open bar before cruising back.

Much of the Algarve’s charm resides in its ability to provide top class tourist facilities and yet retain its own identity, easily visible in the traditional villages and activities of the area. The Porches Pottery workshop is one of the best representatives of this art and many of the traditional methods of production are still used here today. You can see the pottery being made and painted by hand by the artisans. The fishing village of Benagil is perched above the Atlantic and a tiny but picturesque beach, the sound of the Atlantic the uninterrupted sound track to the village’s activities. Heading towards the resort of Carvoeiro we visit Algar Seco where you can see the amazing caves and grottoes carved from the coastline over the centuries. Enjoy a stroll through the village of Ferragudo, along the cobbled streets and down to the small harbor. Our last stop is in a winery where you can enjoy a guided tour and also sample some of the wines produced in this region.

Indulge your love of wine during a wine tasting and vineyard tour in Estombar. Rather than just sipping wine, you’ll gain insight into the art of tasting it from a sommelier, and discover an outdoor exhibition of sculptures scattered throughout the vineyards. Plus, you’ll have chance to buy wine to take home as souvenirs.

Get personalized attention and enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace on this Algarve wine and food tour. With a private guide for just you and your party, visit a local winery and a medronho distillery for wine and brandy tastings. Sit down for a lunch of Portuguese specialities in a mountaintop restaurant with epic views and photo ops over the Algarve region. Round-trip private transportation from Portimao included.

Immerse yourself in the winemaking processes in the Algarve during this private tour. Visit two wine estates to do tours and tastings, listening to engaging commentary as you explore. Visit the historic town of Silves in the countryside for a traditional Portuguese lunch. Private tour is guaranteed if you book with four or more people.

-Join us for a hands-on Bottle Blending experience! A 3-hour workshop, during which you will get a chance to master the art of blending our premium wines. -Our team of expert winemakers will support you throughout this process, teaching you how to distinguish between the different grape varieties, explaining what you should be looking for in a wine and offering their advice on how to blend the wines in different combinations and proportions, until you find your perfect unique blend! -To make it even more personal, you will be able to bottle the wine, label it and seal it with cork yourself, getting the satisfaction of holding your own creation in your hands!

Known for its natural beauty and excellent wine scene, Alentejo is a region worth discovering—and this full-day, private tour from the Algarve makes exploring simple. Following pickup from your hotel, head into the countryside and admire the scenery as you go. Over the course of the day, you’ll enjoy tours and tastings at two of Alentejo’s highlight wineries. In between, you’ll also enjoy a restorative, traditional meal at a local restaurant.

Take a 2-hour tour of the beautiful Algarve region in a charismatic VW T2 van. Learn about local history and culture, have a guided visit to one of the best wineries in the region and enjoy a wonderful wine tasting.

Explore the wine scene of the Algarve region in a full-day around the region's countryside visiting three wine estates and have a in-depth experience in the world of wine, by learning everything that is involved in the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the winery, and in the industry. For lunch we will join the farmer's lunch at the second property, that welcomes guests to join their table and taste their wines while sharing their lunch time. The meal, based on our traditional gastronomy, can happen in different places of their 80Ha property, like bellow the 2000 years olive tree, inside their vintage olive oil "lagar" or the Main House.

During this boat trip we will show you some famous beaches, such as: Marina de Portimão Beach, “Praia da Rocha”, Vau Beach, Prainha Beach, Alvor Beach.

During this boat trip on the Algarve Coast to Benagil Cav,e we will introduce you to the famous beaches of Ferragudo, Portimão Marina Beach, Carvoeiro Beach, Benagil Beach, Albandeira Beach and Nossa Senhora da Rocha Beach. Anchoring next to a safe area near the Benagil Cave, take the opportunity to enjoy moments of fun, doing Snorkelling, Stand Up Paddle or simply swimming. We provide the necessary equipment for these activities. We will serve a nice platter with cheeses, chorizo, salami, pickles, fruit, chutney, and a selection of crackers. Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy a cool drink of your choice. Continue to relax, swim and practice paddle. When returning back to the Marina, enjoy relaxing on the top of our deck, where you can feel the sea breeze and the heat of the sun. Each customer must bring sunscreen and a towel.

Hop aboard a Volkswagen T2 van for a 4-hour tour of the beautiful Algarve region. Discover the palates of the Algarve, the region’s history and traditions. Visit a biological agriculture farm, a local market and a winery.