Benagil, may be a small fishing village on the southern coast of the Algarve which has gained fame in recent years because of its incredible sea cave, however there's far more than simply a cave to explore during this picturesque Algarve destination.


Located

Located along the southern coast of the central Algarve between the favored tourist destinations of Praia do Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra, Benagil has long been a favorite with local residents looking to enjoy the nice and cozy summer weather on the beach or to explore the caves and rock formations.

Benagil is most famous for the ocean cave located just round the corner from the beach. This cave has been featured in top destination lists and “places you've got to see” all across the web and because of visitors sharing their incredible photos of the cave it's become one among the highest things to try to to within the Algarve.

Getting to the cave has become easier than ever because of its popularity and a rise within the number of boat trips, not only from Benagil itself but also from other areas.


Can you swim to the cave?

While the cave doesn't look very far away from the most Benagil beach within the village it's not advised to swim around to the cave to seem at it. The currents during this area are often very strong and tides change quickly which suggests that if you would like to enjoy the cave safely then it's best to mount one among the various boats. If you're trying to find something a touch bit different to require you to the cave the there's always the choice of hiring a get up Paddle Board (SUP) to require you into the cave et al. along this a part of the Algarve coastline.


Boat trips

Boats to require you to the caves are often boarded directly on Benagil beach, however the trips are exceptionally popular during the summer months and you'll end up certain a really long wait if you decide to go to from here. There are instead many various boat companies operating from local beaches including Armação de Pêra and Carvoeiro to require you into the caves.


How to get to Benagil

Benagil itself is comprised primarily of one road which passes down steeply to the beach area then copy again (equally steeply!) and parking is out there on the edges of this road – however it's very limited and you would like to be very confident in your handbrake!

The extra cost of taking a ship from another beach will easily be covered by not wanting to take a taxi to Benagil if you don’t have a car while within the area and take a ship from a neighboring beach.

If you're driving to Benagil then it's well sign posted locally. If you're in Carvoeiro travel up the O Farol hill within the town to go away the town, at the highest of Capitol Hill you'll find signposts for Benagil which can take you along a coastal road then slightly into the countryside before winding back towards the coast and Benagil. Once you enter Benagil from this direction you'll be met with a mini roundabout where you would like to require a left to go right down to the beach to then find a parking lot .

If you switch off the EN125 at the Nobel International School after Porches and take the address the proper there are sign posts to require you towards Benagil. This road isn't a highway and care must be taken on the narrow lanes, which is why many of us prefer to approach Benagil from the Carvoeiro direction which has slightly better roads.


Other Benagil sights

Once you're in Benagil, aside from the cave the most attraction is perhaps the beach. Upon first watching the beach it doesn’t really look as if there's all that much there, this is often because the most a part of the beach is really round the corner of the cliff to the proper .

There are many boats as you initially approach the beach and there's also alittle snack bar/café on the proper of the beach opening – a wonderfully place to select up some cool drinks, snacks or an frozen dessert while down on the sands.

The waters here can get rough sometimes so you would like to take care once you enter to the ocean , you furthermore may got to confirm that you simply aren't laying within the way of the boats as they are going in and out, this is often clearly marked on the beach. lookout also to not sit directly below the cliffs to avoid any rock falls – it's going to be tempting to urge shade from the cliffs but it's a way better idea to require your own instead.