Travel Guide of Benagil in Portugal by Influencers and Travelers
Benagil is a small Portuguese village on the Atlantic coast in the municipality of Lagoa, Algarve, in Portugal. Up to the late 20th century, the village's economy was based on ocean fishing.
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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Benagil
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1 - Praia da Marinha
Praia da Marinha is one of the most emblematic beaches of Portugal with Mediterranean climate, located on the Atlantic coast in Caramujeira, in Lagoa Municipality, Algarve, and considered by the Michelin Guide as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and as one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world.
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2 - Praia da Rocha
10 km away
Praia da Rocha is a beach and built up area on the Atlantic Ocean in the southern section of the concelho of Portimão, Algarve, southern Portugal.
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3 - Jet Boating in Albufeira
14 km away
Jet boating: Combine the thrill of the jet boating rocket with the caves and coastline and dolphin watching on these marvelous safari tours! Enjoy an enthusiastic ride that is packed with fun and speed. You can either pick Insonia Tour (2h) or&n...
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4 - Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro, or more commonly Praia de Carvoeiro, is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality of Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Lagoa e Carvoeiro. The population in 2011 was 2,721, in an area of 11.66 km². It is located about 5 kilometres south of Lagoa.
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5 - Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha is a small fishing community and beach on the Atlantic coast of the civil parish/freguesia of Porches in the municipality/concelho of Lagoa in Portugal.
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6 - Skydiving in Portimão
15 km away
Welcome to Portugal's best Skydiving spot and jump from 4200 meters in Algarve. This dropzone is fast becoming the most desired place to skydive in Europe! Taking off from the Aerodrome Municipal de Portimao, Alvor, our skydiving center has a la...
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7 - Marinha beach
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8 - Praia do Carvalho
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9 - Jet Skiing in Armação de Pêra
Enjoy the Algarve ocean with jet ski rental from Armação de Pêra near Albufeira and feel the adrenaline of being in the best holiday spot of Portugal. This activity is run and operated from Armação de Pêra...
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10 - Praia dos Salgados
7 km away
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11 - Benagil Caves
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12 - Stand up Paddle in Armação de Pêra
Exploring the Algarve coast is something you can't miss when visiting southern Portugal. Blue Xperiences will take you on an amazing SUP excursion to the Benagil Cave, the highlight of the area! SUP, short for stand up paddle, is one of the most rela...
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13 - Portimão
11 km away
Portimão is a town and a municipality in the district of Faro, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 55,614, in an area of 182.06 km². It was formerly known as Vila Nova de Portimão. In 1924, it was incorporated as a cidade and became known merely as Portimão.
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14 - Silves Cathedral
12 km away
The Silves Cathedral is a former cathedral in the city of Silves, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. A mosque, built during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula, was originally located in its current place, and was later mostly restructured and converted into a Catholic cathedral after the Reconquista.
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15 - Sea Kayaking in Armação de Pêra
Explore the Algarve's iconic sea caves on this kayaking tour from Armação de Pêra near Albufeira. A striking shoreline made famous for its dramatic rock formations, explore the Algarve from a different angle on this sea kayak...
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16 - São Rafael Beach
13 km away
Praia de São Rafael is a beach on the Atlantic south coast of the Algarve, close to the village resort of Sesmarias which is within the Municipality of Albufeira, Portugal.
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17 - Praia dos Pescadores
16 km away
Praia dos Pescadores or the Fishermans Beach is a blue flag beach on the Atlantic south coast of the Algarve, in the district of Bairro dos Pescadores, Albufeira which is within the Municipality of Albufeira, Portugal.
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18 - Albufeira
16 km away
Albufeira is a city, seat and municipality in the district of Faro, in the southernmost Portuguese region of the Algarve. The municipality population in 2011 was 40,828, in an area of 140.66 square kilometres.
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19 - Pescadores Beach
16 km away
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20 - Ponta Da Piedade
22 km away
Ponta da Piedade is a headland with a group of rock formations along the coastline of the town of Lagos, in the Portuguese region of the Algarve.
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21 - Lagos
22 km away
Lagos is a municipality at the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic Ocean, in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, in southern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 31,049, in an area of 212.99 km². The main town of Lagos has a population of approximately 22,000.
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22 - Praia Dona Ana
22 km away
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23 - Praia da Batata
22 km away
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Pictures and Stories of Benagil from Influencers
5 pictures of Benagil from Marco Da Silva, Andres Bartelsman, Kelly GASTIGAR and other travelers
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- Benagil the most known cave in Portugal. ...click to read more
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Why should you visit Benagil ?
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Benagil is a small village located in the municipality of Lagoa, in the Algarve region of Portugal. It is situated on the Atlantic coast, approximately midway between the towns of Carvoeiro and Armacao de Pera. The village is known for its beautiful beaches, caves and natural rock formations.
1. Visit during the off-season to avoid the crowds. Benagil is a popular summer destination, so plan your trip for spring or fall to enjoy more peace and quiet.
2. Stay in one of the many vacation rentals in the area. This will give you more space and privacy than staying in a hotel.
3. Rent a car to explore the area. There is much to see and do in and around Benagil, and having your own car will make it easier to get around.
4. Spend some time at the beach. Benagil is famous for its beautiful beaches, so make sure to take some time to relax and enjoy them.
5. Visit the nearby town of Lagoa. This charming town is just a short drive from Benagil and is worth a visit.
Some of the best travel experiences in Benagil, Portugal may include exploring the picturesque coastline, visiting the historic town centre, or enjoying the local cuisine.
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