Benagil: Pirate Ship Sunset Caves Cruise

Navigate the river and visit ancient caves

Set sail from Portimão, departing from Cais Vasco da Gama. Navigate the Rio Arade river, passing Ferragudo village, the 15th-century Dom João Castle, and Praia Grande de Ferragudo, until reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Head east to see Praia do Pintadinho, the Ponta do Altar Lighthouse, Praia dos Caneiros, and the isolated Praia da Afurada. Spot a 2,000-year-old Roman watchtower on a high cliff, then continue to Praia do Vale da Lapa and the smuggler's cave. Explore Praia do Paraiso, the village of Praia do Carvoeiro, and the rock formations and caves of Algar Seco. Continue to Praia do Vale de Centianes, the Alfanzina Lighthouse, and the Cape of Carvoeiro. Transfer to a smaller boat to visit Atlantis Cave, Crocodile Cave, Praia do Carvalho, Deep Cave, Eco Cave, Turtle Cave, Benagil Beach, Benagil Cathedral Cave, and Submarine Cave.