On this tour of the Loulé Rock Salt Mine, you'll head 755 ft underground to discover the sights and history of a working mine. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you'll travel along a 1.3 km route through the mine's galleries, viewing the striking rock walls and geological formations dating back around 230 million years.
You'll get to see ancient and modern machinery and learn how the mining process evolved and how rock salt is used. Your tour will include a look at an art exhibition charting the life of Saint Barbara – patron saint of miners –through works by contemporary artist Klaus Zylla.
This tour from Portimão will give you the opportunity to explore the Benagil Cave – the biggest sea cave in Europe. You’ll embark on a boat ride for a glimpse of Carvoeiro Village.
As you sail, you'll get scenic views of the Fort of Santa Catarina and the Castle of Ferragudo. Additionally, you can get glimpses of a picturesque fishing village on the way.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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At the chosen time we'll meet at the San Francisco de Portimão dock and board a boat to sail off on our sunset tour.
We'll spend one hour and half sailing the Atlantic Ocean as we head towards the famous Benagil Cave, one of the most fascinating places in this part of southern Portugal. Get your cameras ready!
As night begins to fall, we'll marvel at a breathtaking sunset over the magnificent landscape. We'll also get to admire the Alfanzina Lighthouse as we approach Benagil Beach, one of the special places on the Algarve coast.
Allocation of reserves is automatic. If you make individual reservations but are part of a group, let us know which reservations belong to your group
We inform our customers that our life jackets are automatic, purposely and improperly bursting them will incur an additional cost of €70 per life jacket, paid at the boarding point
Visit our coast in a semi-rigid boat starting from Albufeira. Take a cruise between Albufeira and Alfanzina and see dolphins in their natural habitat. Talk to our crew for fun facts about dolphins and other species.
Come and discover the Algarve in a new way!
Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed at 100%, as they are wild animals in their natural habitat and their behavior cannot be controlled. Therefore, if no dolphins are spotted during the tour, Oceaneye does not issue a refund for the ticket.
This trip of around two hours and thirty minutes, departing from the Marina of Portimão, offers two magnificent experiences: the observation of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) and the observation of our Algarve coast with a visit to the famous Benagil Cave.
To enhance your experience, we have a highly qualified marine biologist on board. This specialized multilingual professional (Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish) will be available to share their extensive knowledge about cetaceans, seabirds in the region, as well as marine life, and the local ecosystem, ensuring that all our passengers can fully understand and appreciate the wonderful marine life. Feel free to ask questions as our marine biologist will be at your disposal to answer any inquiries you may have.
We are a team of professionals, passionate about the sea, who are dedicated to their work to make your trip a unique and unforgettable moment!
Visit the caves in Benagil by Kayak, it is the only way to go inside the caves, where you can photograph and swim in these crystal clear waters and interact with nature.
This 2.5-hour tour to Benagil Caves will give you the chance to experience one of the Algarve’s most iconic attraction. As you cruise along the Algarve coast, you’ll get a chance to look inside the rock formations of the cave.
You’ll also get a chance to stop by a beach for a swim and there will be opportunities along the way to spot a few wild dolphins.
Avoid the masses: Carvalho's beach is just 5 min away from Benagil beach, but is just enough so we avoid the crowds
Free 4k Photos : Capture memories at Portugal's famed Benagil Algar cave and other picturesque spots, with 4k photos taken and offered to you
Cozy Group Experience: With groups capped at 12, enjoy personalized attention and a smoother experience, Better for the guide and clients
Mesmerizing Beach Access: Start at Carvalho beach, enclosed by limestone cliffs accessible through a tunnel
Expert and Experiece Guides : Discover amazing caves, algars, and natural formations under expert guidance of EGAS, CAIO & FRANCISCO, ensuring both safety and excitement exploring the caves, offering extensive knowledge about local history, biodiversity and geology
Relaxation & Recreation: Finish your adventure back to Carvalho beach, perfect for sunbathing & swimming
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Avoid the masses: Carvalho's beach is just 5 min away from Benagil beach, but is just enough so we avoid the crowds
Free 4k Photos : Capture memories at Portugal's famed Benagil Algar cave and other picturesque spots, with 4k photos taken and offered to you
Cozy Group Experience: With groups capped at 12, enjoy personalized attention and a smoother experience, Better for the guide and clients
Mesmerizing Beach Access: Start at Carvalho beach, enclosed by limestone cliffs accessible through a tunnel
Expert and Experiece Guides : Discover amazing caves, algars, and natural formations under expert guidance of EGAS, CAIO & FRANCISCO, ensuring both safety and excitement exploring the caves, offering extensive knowledge about local history, biodiversity and geology
Relaxation & Recreation: Finish your adventure back to Carvalho beach, perfect for sunbathing & swimming
Try our Top-Tier adventure at basic rates!
Experience unmached Value with exceptional quality with Brotherootz
Want something exciting? Looking for something to boost your holidays? Do you want to explore one of the most iconic venues in the Algarve? The coastline, and it's majestic caves?
We have the perfect experience for you. Join us on this 90 mins journey, and you will not regret.
Our brand new speedboat, has the perfect size and dimensions to enter in some of the most amazing caves between Portimão and Benagil.
Starting off from Portimão, the meeting point is located next to the Ruins of the San Francisco Convent, we will start with a small safety briefing from our crew members, distribution of the Lifejackets.
Allocation of reserves is automatic. If you make individual reservations but are part of a group, let us know which reservations belong to your group
We inform our customers that our life jackets are automatic, purposely and improperly bursting them will incur an additional cost of €70 per life jacket, paid at the boarding point
MATRIX Power boat is 16 meters long (53ft) and has a maximum capacity of 50 people. You will have the opportunity to see the coast and visit the famous caves starting from the Marina of Albufeira and passing in front of the areas of Galé, Senhora da Rocha, Marinha until Benagil. We will go inside the most famous caves along the coastline and will give you important and detailed information about different spoits along the trip. Then we will cruise away from the coast and look for dolphins in the wild. If the weather allows, we will make a quick stop so you can have a refreshing swim in the ocean.
With a friendly and well-instructed crew that will help and guide you along the cruise to make sure you have the best experience of your vacations!
Our trip ends back at Albufeira Marina.
For safety reasons, children under 3 years old are not allowed on this trip.
On this tour, you’ll embark on a journey from Olhão on a comfortable and shaded boat. You’ll get to explore the natural surrounding and fauna of Ria Formosa Natural Park. The captain of your boat will share trivia and insights into the region with you as you cruise along.
Your first stop will be at Ilha do Farol island. After an hour, you’ll continue and arrive at Culatra island and finally, you’ll visit the Armona island. You’ll get information about each island on the way so that once you reach there, you can explore on your own. You'll have time to engage in any type of activities on the respective islands as advised by the captain.
Discover the wild beauty of the Algarve on a full-day guided tour from Faro.
From Faro, we’ll take you in our comfortable van to explore the golden cliffs of Praia da Marinha, admire the legendary Benagil Cave from above*, stroll through the charming village of Carvoeiro, and marvel at the dramatic rock formations of Algar Seco.
At each stop, enjoy short walks to the most breathtaking viewpoints, including the heart-shaped rock at Praia da Marinha & the famous “Boneca” at Algar Seco. You’ll also have free time for lunch in Carvoeiro and, if the weather allows, to relax on the beach.
Feeling adventurous? Try a safe cliff jump at Algar Seco (optional & weather permitting).
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⚠️ This is NOT a boat tour.
*For safety reasons, entering the cave is not permitted.
On this three-hour tour, you'll sail alongside the Algarve coastline and take in the sights from a fully equipped catamaran. You'll head for the famous Benagil Caves and have time to explore the sea caves. After you're done exploring, you'll have the option to cool off with a refreshing swim.
Enjoy a 2 hours and 30 minutes semi-rigid experience with the most emblematic Algarve caves and secret beaches, watch dolphins and have a unique day!
Local company with a great concern in giving good times to tourists and above all to make known the most hidden and difficult to reach places. Stop for a refreshing swim in the atlantic ocean.
The visit to the caves and the stop for swimming are subject to sea conditions and maritime authorities.