Kayaking to Benagil Cave, Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal 🇵🇹, Most Beautiful Cave in the World, Part 4

The Benagil Sea Cave, on the Algarve coast, is a spot of amazing natural beauty. Located on the Southern coast of Portugal, the interior of the cave can only be reached from the sea.
The cave at Benagil has always been beautiful however in recent years it has become a global internet star. A Google search gives up half a million results and photos of the amazing cave are all over social media. Huffington Post, Conde Nast Traveler and Thrillllist consider the Benagil cave to be one of the most beautiful in the world and we'd have to agree. As one of the top romantic spots in the Algarve, it should be on your Algarve bucket list.
A large dome cave, the Algar de Benagil (its Portuguese name) is impressive in size. The entry channel opens out into the wide expanse of the cave. The cave ceiling is very high above your head. The sunlight streams through natural apertures and openings in the dome, acting as a spotlight on the constantly sea-cleaned, fine golden sand and the translucent water, creating a magical effect. The immensity of the natural beauty will make you feel like a master of the universe and a puny human all at the same time.
WHERE IS THE BENAGIL CAVE?
The cave is located approximately 150m to the east of the tiny fishing hamlet of Benagil, near to the resort of Carvoeiro, in the Lagoa region of the Algarve. Benagil itself is a picturesque cluster of whitewashed houses perched atop the cliffs and along the sides of the steep roadway leading to the beach - the Praia de Benagil.
HOW TO VISIT THE BENAGIL CAVE
Although the cave is only 150m from the beach, swimming to the cave is not a recommended option. Tides and currents can be strong in the area and sea conditions can change quite quickly. And there is quite significant boat, kayak and SUP traffic here, making it a risky undertaking for swimmers.
The best way to visit the Benagil cave is by boat and there are several companies offering great boat trips to Benagil. Only smaller boats can enter the cave, so you can opt for a trip on a small 12 seater boat or for a relaxed cruise aboard a larger catamaran and then change to a smaller boat to visit the cave. By law, you are not allowed to disembark from the boat at the cave.
Aside from a boat trip to the cave, you may also explore the coast by kayak. It is best to opt for guided tours, for both safety and local knowledge
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