--- title: "From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/faro/tours/from-faro-boat-trip-to-benagil-cave-arches-of-praia-da-marinha/ type: tour city: Faro country: Portugal price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 101 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 315 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/from-faro-boat-trip-to-benagil-cave-arches-of-praia-da-marinha/ --- # From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha **Guidekin's take:** The Benagil cave by boat with transport from Faro station, so you reach the western caves without your own car: a van to Armação de Pêra, then a small boat past the Marinha arches and a dozen caves along the Benagil coast. You board from the beach through shallow water, and food is not included. 4.79 from 101 reviews at €75 per person. ## Overview Hello everyone!!! The meeting point for our experience in front of the main gate of Faro Train Station at 8:20AM (all year) or 2:20PM (15 Feb. to 15 Oct.). We will travel to Armação de Pera in our air-conditioned van to board the boat right on the beach. The boat trip includes a visit to the arches of Praia da Marinha and the 10 surrounding caves and cliffs of the Benagil Coast: the Benagil Cave, the Pirates' Cave, the Crocodile Cave, the Crows' Cave, among others... The cliffs and Praia da Marinha are among the 40 most beautiful beaches in the world! Included in the Michelin guide. With this scenery, the photos and videos will be simply incredible, and you will have the opportunity to create fantastic memories. At Praia da Senhora da Rocha. There we can enjoy free time to sunbathe, enjoy the Algarve sea or go snorkeling. We provide a sun hat and snorkeling mask. Finish with a visit to the Chapel of Lady of the Rock which is located on top of a cliff. Return to Faro in our van. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the train station door at… - Starts 08:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Please bring water, small meals or drinks,… - Children from €75: ages 7 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 5h–5h 15m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 101 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Algarve Sensations Nature Tour Experience - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 08:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.79 from 101 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 96 of 101. - 5 stars: 92 (91%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (3%) ## What's included - Diving mask - Van with air conditioning - Tour Guide - Umbrella ## Not included - Backpack - Please bring water, small meals or drinks, flip-flops, a towel, a hat and some money. - Flip-Flops. Please bring your flip flops to board the boat and if you want to go to the beach - Luggage, Large Bags transportation not included ## Itinerary 1. **We meet in front of the Faro Train station - Largo de Santo Amaro Faro We get...** (1h) - We meet in front of the Faro Train station - Largo de Santo Amaro Faro We get on the van and head towards Benagil 2. **Benagil** (1h) - Arrived at Armacao de Pera, we will start our Boat Tour towards Benagil, climbing aboard the boat on the beach sand. This includes an onboard visit to the magnificent views of the Arcos da Praia da Marinha (Arches of Marinha Beach) and 10 sea caves that includes: the Benagil... 3. **Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha** (1h 50m) - It the weather is OK, we can enjoy some free time at the beach. Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha is a very cozy beach with a tunnel under the rock connecting 2 beaches. 4. **Capela da Nossa Senhora da Rocha** (10m) - Visit the chapel of Senhora da Rocha, built on top of a cliff! 5. **Return to Faro on our Van** (1h) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of the train station door at 8h20 for 8h30 departure or 14h20 for 14h30 departure. There will be a van with our ‘Algarve Sensations Tours’ logo on the doors and our Guide present. It´s very important to attend 10 minutes before departure. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJhyrVVrhSBQ0RowKiLB6hYFA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - You'll be boarding a small boat on the beach shore. Please keep in mind that you’ll need a reasonable level of physical fitness, as it may involve wading through shallow water, stepping over the boat’s edge, and maintaining balance on an unstable surface - Bring backpack with water and light food (e.g. sandwiches and fruit) - If the weather is fine on the beach, please bring flip-flops, a swimsuit and a towel. not recommended for anyone subject to nausea and severe mobility ## More in Faro - All Faro tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/tours/from-faro-boat-trip-to-benagil-cave-arches-of-praia-da-marinha/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/faro/?format=md