Top Portimao Nature and Wildlife Tours

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.

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.

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!

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).

Go inside a magical world on this guided Benagil Caves tour from Portimao. This tour travels by small boat into intriguing sea caves where you will discover ornate natural rock formations. In the Benagil Caves, admire some of the globe’s most unique beaches which will leave you breathless.

Get on board of one of our boats to explore the unique line coast that spreads between the city of Portimao and beautiful Praia da Marinha. It's famous from its rock formations, hidden beaches and misterious caves. We make the difference by entering most of the caves, with the special focus on Benagil Cave considered one of ten wonders of the world. The tour is operated by confortable boats equipped with the latest Yamaha motors and are small enough to enter the caves. Our highly skilled and entirely dedicated staff is always there to give you all the information. You can't miss this this tour, which is definitely a must-see for anyone visiting southern Portugal. We are waiting forward to having you on board!

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.

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.

Benagil Cave is one of Portugal’s most frequented spots in the Algarve and can get quite crowded. Beat the hoards of tourists during this early morning tour from Benagil Beach and take a small-group kayaking tour into this stunning cave, which is only accessible by water. Enjoy plenty of time to explore and take photos, with a small group of 20 or fewer, all before the tourists arrive.

Comfortable small fiberglass boats, visiting the interior of the most beautiful Benagil Seacaves, rockformations and deserted beaches located in Carvoeiro. Warmly welcomed by charming box office girls and accompanied by well trained skippers, ansious to safely show you the best kept hidden seacrets of the area. Sometimes you get to sea Dolphins as an added value.

Gain a new perspective on the Algarve with this intimate small-group Stand Up Paddle (SUP) tour. Learn how to SUP before exploring some of the most beautiful and hard-to-access hidden beaches and rock formations of the Algarve, including the famous Benagil Cave. You’ll be accompanied at all times by a local instructor and tour guide.

Access hard-to-reach parts of The Algarve coastline on a boat cruise to the Bengali Caves from Caveiro. As well as sailing right inside the sandstone caverns, you’ll get up close to rock formations and admire secluded beaches that are inaccessible by land.

Discover the Algarve’s gorgeous countryside on a full-day Jeep tour from Albufeira that follows off-road tracks to tiny villages and farms. You’ll pass groves of orange trees, sample local produce, then enjoy a lunch of regional cuisine and wine at a restaurant that’s tucked deep into the mountains. For a more personal experience, group size is limited to 15 people, and this tour includes lunch, snacks, and round-trip transport from Albufeira hotels.

Explore the Algarve’s coastal highlights on this boat tour from Portimão. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and hop aboard your vessel. Admire rock formations, beaches, and the Fort of São João do Arade en route to your first destination: the extraordinary Benagil Sea Cave. Next, head to the Praia da Marinha: widely considered one of the country’s most beautiful beaches, thanks to its rugged cliffs and arches. On warm days, you can even go for a dip in the turquoise waters.

Esta viagem de cerca de duas horas e trinta minutos, com partida da Marina de Portimão, proporciona duas magníficas experiências: a observação de cetáceos (golfinhos e baleias) e a observação da nossa costa Algarvia. Somos uma equipa de profissionais, apaixonada pelo mar, que se dedica ao seu trabalho para tornar a sua viagem num momento único e inesquecível!

Explore the wild and untamed areas of the Algarve on this half-day jeep safari tour from Albufeira. You won’t have to worry about driving on unfamiliar roads, as you’ll have a driver for the day. Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup, and stop off at local places that would be hard to find alone. Highlights included tasting honey, liquors, and jams, learning to make firewater, and seeing beautiful old villages.

A Boat guided by our very professional skippers, just for you and your loved ones. You will enjoy spectacular views to photograph. We highlight Praia do Carvoeiro (considered the most beautiful beach in Europe); Vale de Covo; Carvalho; Benagil (world’s most famous grotto, formed by erosion, about 20 million years old, with its official name: Algar-de-Benagil); Corredoura and Praia da Marinha (currently among the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world and known for its imposing Arches of Marinha). On warmer days we offer you the opportunity to feel the thrill of diving in the sea, with breathtaking landscapes as a framing backdrop. Some beaches with white sand and crystalline waters, where you are welcome to swim on warmer days.

Discover Algarve's amazing coast & visit the Benagil Caves aboard our exclusive eco-friendly solar powered catamaran. Enjoy nature, with zero emissions, in a quiet and relaxing environment. We'll sail east into the ocean, passing Carvoeiro and Algar Seco with an unforgettable scenery. ​On the way, you will see wonderful picturesque beaches and rock formations and take unique photos. As our catamaran is quiet and does not pollute the ocean, you will be able to feel a deep connection with nature. Whenever conditions are favourable, we will enter 2 to 4 caves, including Benagil Grotto. During the summer months, we stop for a refreshing dip. Bring your bathing suit and towel! Our catamaran is extremely comfortable and has plenty of space for you to relax during your boat trip. Don’t forget your camera to take beautiful pictures of the coastal scenery along the way.

Jeep Safari # 1 in the Algarve If it’s fun, excitement and adventure you’re looking for.....then look no further! Let us take you off the beaten track… but straight into the heart of the Algarve! Traveling in a convoy of jeeps we go up hills and down dales, crossing streams and traversing meadows. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of an area almost untouched by time. Our journey will take us along winding earthen tracks to some the most fascinating places in the Algarve. In tiny white-washed villages where time seems to have stood still you can see some of the old customs still in practice. We will visit a small local distillery where the brave can sample “medronho” - a very potent local drink and where you can see honey being made in the age old way. The day includes a full, delicious lunch served in a typical restaurant.

Seafaris was the first company in the Algarve to search for Dolphins in their natural habitat and our specialist team has over 30 years’ experience providing unforgettable day trips along the stunning coastline of Southern Portugal. Feel the thrill of the wind in your face as we glide across the glistening Atlantic Ocean in search of beautiful bottlenose and common dolphins or even other different spieces of Wild life, before we gently settle amongst the pods to watch them dance and play in their natural habitat. Our fully-certified skippers have an excellent knowledge of dolphin activity in the area, with sightings in over 95% of trips. Tours last approximately 90 minutes, and run throughout each day from Lagos, Alvor and Portimão. We recommend guests arrive at least 15 minutes before their departure time, and bring with them sun protection, water, and, of course, their camera!

The Algarve is not all golden beaches and sparkling seas - there is much, much more! If you want to get closer to nature join us on a walking tour through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Algarve – the 7 hanging valleys trail, followed by a fantastic cruise to visit the famous Benagil grottoes. The walk - led by an experienced guide - explores lesser travelled paths through the Algarvian coast. Elected as the very best hikes in Europe, this scenic route runs from Praia da Marinha in the east to Praia de Vale Centeanes in the west.

Are you in the Algarve? So you can't miss this opportunity. Forget everything in these two hours of walking, come and feel the pleasure of the ocean breeze, the vibration of the sound of the sea. Let it go, you will like it. Our mission is to take you along the most beautiful coast in the Algarve. Fantastic rock formations, created by the force of nature thousands of years ago. Where we often let our imagination flow with the breeze and start to see imaginary creatures. Spectacular sea caves (including Benagil), which we often think are impossible to exist due to their beauty. Beaches where you will feel like putting your foot in the sand. It is simply all this we have to offer (and there is more) on board our new boat (2020) Capelli 750 X-Treme, equipped with a 250 hp Yamaha engine , which makes it safe and effective. By choosing the tour with us, you are also contributing to the cleanliness of the ocean.

Delve deep into the Algarve on this full-day guided Jeep Safari from Albufeira. Get off the beaten track on this fun-filled four-wheeling adventure. Pack into an open-air Jeep, and set off for Portugal’s most famous coastline. Go off-road in a 4x4 to see rustic landscape, dramatic coastal cliffs, babbling streams and charming old villages. Your tour is capped off with a tasting of local Portuguese honey or jam and a visit to an old firewater distillery where you will try famous Medronho drink.

On this trip you will enjoy many fantastic caves including the beautiful and world famous Benagil cave. You will see the amazing coastline of the Algarve and its amazing beaches. You will get the opportunity to swim if you like to cool down. You can enjoy some water and light snacks during this trip.