Portimao · CANOES & KAYAKS
35 trips on this coast
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 15 kayak trips worth booking off Portimao, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group kayak from Praia do Carvalho to Benagil Cave with dry bags and included 4K photos. 2 hours, English guides.
“Informed guide, genuinely interested in participants and the locale. Kayaks were quality, good in rough (to us) conditions. Felt safe the entire time.”
Kayak Benagil caves from Lagoa: paddle Praia da Marinha arches, time inside Benagil Cave, and visit nearby beaches on a 2-hour small-group tour.
“Our tour guide was awesome! Took us to a hidden beach and to see fossils! Showed us best picture spots and everything!”
Guided kayak tour from Benagil Beach to Marinha Beach, exploring caves and cliffs with gear, safety briefing, and photos.
“amazing activity if you're into water activities. Got to see all the caves with amazing views.”
Paddle a Benagil cave kayak route to Praia da Marinha with Jump2adventure. 2 hours on the water, small-group guides, included gear.
“We absolutely loved this tour thank you! There are so many companies to go with but we chose Jump2 Adventure and we're so glad we did. It's four local friends who have set up their own small company. Our guide was super friendly, informative and really chill. He even took amazing pictures of us. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting. Thank you guys :)”
Kayak from Benagil to secret Algar and cave beaches with local guides. Small group, GoPro photos, life jacket, and real adventure.
“Il m'aura fallu une bonne heure avant de me décider entre tous les prestataires pour cette expédition et bien si vous rêvez de vivre une expérience animée par des personnes qui aime ce qu'elles font et vous permette de le vivre en toute sécurité et avec des étoiles plein les yeux arrêtez vous là. Bruno et les deux jeunes femmes qui l'accompagnaient ont été tout simplement adorables, et ont pris le temps de nous expliquer les détails et l'histoire de ces grottes, et puits d'eau. Merci à vous, mes trois garçons, mon mari et moi avons vécu un moment inoubliable grâce à vous. Obrigado pour tudo, Marjorie”
Paddle with a small English-speaking group through Benagil’s sea caves and deserted beaches, with gear included for a 2-hour adventure.
“I had a great time. I traveled alone and it was my first time kayaking so one of the guides, Diogo, offered to go in the kayak with me. Both guides were very informative about the areas we went to. I would recommend this to anyone that comes to the area.”
Sunrise small-group kayak to Benagil Cave from Portimão with included gear, free 4K photos, and hidden caves.
“This will be a highlight of our trip! Pouco was an incredible guide, and BrotheRootz as a whole was super professional. You go through several caves within the area and leave with a really full experience of the nature the region has to offer.”
Kayak into Benagil Cave at sunrise with a small group. Beat crowds, see secret coves, and snap photos from the water.
“The kayaking into the cave was lovely and calm before so many more kayakers came later in the day. The negatives - no details on getting to the office to get started, as the sign leading to the entry is for a completely separate company. Maybe some photos would be helpful. And all the warnings of “if you are late there will be no refunds”. We got there early - to the wrong place with several others - and then called at 06:50, and noone answered. Also, no restrooms are available (they are there, but locked). Also no water available at beachside to wash feet off from sand and put…”
Catamaran to Benagil, then guided kayaking inside Algarve caves. Restroom aboard, swim time, and close-up views from Portimão.
“This company canceled on us twice and caused us to miss seeing the caves on our trip. The first cancelation was the day before the second only 10 minutes before we departed. It was impossible to get in touch with them. You can’t reply tRead more”
A 3-hour Alvor adventure pairing a 1957 wooden boat ride with guided sea kayaking, cave stops, and a refreshing swim.
“Fabio and Alex were amazing, can’t thank them enough for how much me and my partner enjoyed the boat trip and kayaking! It’s a must do if you’re coming to Alvor!”
Kayak the Benagil coast for 2 hours with guides, life vests, and a waterproof bag. See Benagil Cave and Marinha beach.
“One of the best experiences of my life. The guide is very sweet and knows how to make the experience worthwhile. 100% would recommend going with them. The guide took us to some extra caves for free as well. Go early! We booked a tour at 8:30 AM and were the only ones in the ocean. Got to see all the crowded locations with 0 crowd.”
Explore Alvor’s secret caves by kayak on a small-group tour from the estuary, with a wooden boat cruise and a swim.
“Organised friendly and informative. Alex and Fabio great guides. Good equipment and safety. Thank you!”
Paddle Benagil’s caves with a local guide from Portimão. In 90 minutes you’ll see grottoes, pause for photos, and get brief beach time.
“Recomiendo escoger esta actividad especialmente por el instructor, no me acuerdo como se llamaba pero era argentino y la verdad que hizo el tour muy divertido encima se tomó la molestia de hacernos fotos en la cueva de Benagil a todos loRead more”
Kayak Ferragudo Algarve caves with a marine biologist, then snorkel secluded coves. Small-group tour, $36 value.
“We had a fantastic time kayaking through caves and visiting deserted coves and beaches. Ricardo was an excellent guide and his knowledge of marine biology was fascinating. Of all the kayaking tours/experiences operating in the area, I would definitely recommend this one.”
Kayak from Benagil to Praia da Marinha in 2 hours. See Algarve caves and rock formations with a guide, life jacket, and waterproof bag.
“I have to start off by saying the company is great. Very reliable and easy to find. The guides were very nice too. I have no complaints about them. What we did not like about the tour was the group size. There were about 15 kayaks with 3 guides. One of the guides provided information about the caves but at times it was impossible to hear if you were in the back of the group. Because of the group size, we didn’t explore many caves. We did a small group kayak tour the day before of other caves and the experience was much more enjoyable. We went into so many…”
