Benagil Caves

Cave Lagoa, Faro, Portugal

What to expect

The Benagil Sea Cave is a spectacular light-filled dome enclosing a beach within its walls. It is a unique place with a round skylight and multiple entrances from the sea. Visitors can take a boat or kayak tour to enter the cave, but swimming into the cave is no longer permitted. The cave's interior can be appreciated and photographed from the boat or kayak. Guided kayak and SUP tours offer a more immersive experience, allowing visitors to explore smaller nooks that boats cannot reach. A moderate fitness level is necessary for these tours. The area is also home to other coastal attractions, including Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Marinha, which can be visited on a boat tour

Plan your family visit to the Benagil Caves with these blog insights 👇

Algarve with family, in PORTUGAL with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the caves by boat. Both young and old enjoyed discovering these marine cavities. We chose to depart from Benagil beach to be as close as possible to the famous cave, one of the most spectacular!

Highlights: It was a great excursion. We loved it! ✨

Algarve with children – Holiday in Carvoeiro in December

This family's experience:

Activities: It was possible to rent a boat to explore the Benagil Caves from the inside, but the family did not do it

Highlights: The famous Benagil Cave is known for its breathtaking natural skylight and the sandy beach inside. The boat tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the majestic limestone formations and hidden grottos ✨