Portimao · GUIDED
19 trips on this coast
Out of 19 guided tours on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details are below, so you can pick in five minutes and get back to the beach.
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”
Biologist-led dolphin watching from Parchal, then Benagil Cave and nearby grottos plus an Algarve swim bay. 3 hours, $76.
“Amazing experience! Don’t miss it, the stuff was amazing, super friendly and kind. Best experience we had in long time! This is MUST have!”
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”
A small-boat Benagil tour from Portimão with a local guide, live narration, and close-up cave views plus stops along the Algarve coast.
“Nous avons adoré notre tour de bateau dans les grottes. Nos guides, Isabel et Edouardo ont été parfaits en nous indiquant plein de détails intéressants. Apportez votre maillot si vous voulez vous rafraîchir pendant la balade.”
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…”
3-hour Atlantic safari from Parchal, Lagoa. Wild dolphins with a biologist onboard, responsible rules, and real chances for whales.
“Great trip with friendly and knowledgeable guide and captain, they had brilliant language skills that allowed them to communicate with everyone on the boat in their preferred language. They had refreshments on the boat and ensured everyone knew what to expect. We saw more than 150 dolphins and two whales, which was a real surprise. Both guide and captain were obviously passionate about animals and conservation and ensuring all customers had the best experience. I’d highly recommend.”
A 105-minute guided speedboat from Portimão to Benagil and beyond, with cave entry, photo stops, and live commentary.
“I was not anticipating having to straddle for the entire ride, which was a little painful for me even as a woman. However, that could have been avoided had I not been one of the last to get on the speed boat! I can’t blame them for that! Overall a great experience, definitely worth the groin discomfort haha!!”
Guided boat tour from Portimão to Benagil caves, with history stops, photo time, and a small 12-person semi-rigid for around 2 hours.
“We chose this Benagil tour because of the reviews of the guides Pedro and Andreia. This was the right call! They were both very knowledgeable (Portimao natives!) and very nice and friendly. Pedro is extremely good at driving the boat (on oRead more”
Guided kayaking from Lagoa to Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach. Paddle turquoise waters, enter the cave, see arches, and snap photos.
“Jose and Julio were amazing! They made sure we had a really good time, and we felt really safe even when the waves were quite rough. They took us to some alternative spots when it was too rough to access the famous cave and made the whole experience really fun. Amazing value, amazing experience, would 100% do again”
Paddle the Benagil coast with a local guide in 1.5 hours, stopping at Benagil Sea Cave, Corredoura, and Marinha Beach.
“It was a really nice activity, lot of beautiful things too see, really worth it. The guide was also really kind and took his time to explain everything! Thank you 🫶🏻”
Taste Portimão Algarvian flavors with a local guide: market stalls, bakery, cafés, four tastings, and dessert in 3 hours.
“It was an excellent tour with lots of interesting information and food tasting of local Portuguese foods, some nice beers and wines. We visited a local food market and were shown various different unusual foods which was in the followed by several restaurants to try out local cafés and restaurants. All the food was delicious. The guy was very informative and passionate. I would recommend this trip and I feel that of his excellent value for money .”
3-hour dolphin search with a biologist, plus Lagos coastline and Ponta da Piedade cliffs. Winter or summer, bring your best wind gear.
“It was amazing, would definitely recommend! Such lovely guides making sure we were all okay throughout. There were at least 200 dolphins, loved it!”
Self-guided kayak and SUP on the calm Arade River in Ferragudo with quality gear, clear instruction, and scenic beach breaks.
“We had a fantastic experience with this lovely small business in Ferragudo, run by two super friendly and helpful young women. They offer kayak, stand-up paddle board, and bicycle rentals – perfect for exploring the beautiful coastline and countryside around Ferragudo.”
