Carvalho Beach: Explore Algarve's Hidden Gem

Discover Benagil Cave at sunrise with expert guides. Enjoy 4k photos, cozy groups, and exclusive beach access. Book your unforgettable kayak adventure now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Carvalho Beach - The journey begins at the tranquil and secluded Carvalho Beach, where a safety briefing and instructions will be provided. Access to the beach is through an ancient tunnel carved into the rock. Visitors can admire the rock tower rising from Carvalho’s waters and its curving limestone walls.
    *The meeting point is at Carvalho Beach’s…
What's Included
  • Insurance
  • 4K Photos Free
  • Lower back Seat Support
  • All Equipment needed for the tour (Kayak, paddle and lifevest)
  • Dry bags for essential equipment (cameras, phones, keys)
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Avoid the masses: Carvalho’s beach is just 5 min away from Benagil beach, but is just enough so we avoid the crowds
Free 4k Photos : Capture memories at Portugal’s famed Benagil “Algar” cave and other picturesque spots, with 4k photos taken and offered to you
Cozy Group Experience: With groups capped at 12, enjoy personalized attention and a smoother…

Location
Parking Praia do Carvalho
Rua de Algarve Clube Atlântico
- Find our guide near the big Coloured Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho beach; - The parking lot is at the end of the road of Algarve Clube Atlântico; - Use the app google maps as it's more accurate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alexsupertramp00
Oct 21, 2025
Kayak adventure by stunning caves - I've been wanting to visit Benagil caves for years and finally I managed to! Coupled with the kayak adventure it was an incredible day. Miguel is a professional yet cheerful guide which guided us safely in all the caves despite the sea wasn't in perfect conditions. He made sure all in the group were safe and having a good time. The itinerary was very nice and the time spent in Benagil cave will be a memory I'll hold on forever
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Diminishdrtrn
Oct 6, 2025
Throughly enjoyable experience all round, well worth the early start! - A big thank you to Patrick for a wonderful experience! He was very welcoming and full of enthusiasm, he clearly loves his work. We got some great views along the coastline, including a golden hour glow, which unfortunately didn't last. We were however lucky enough to padel inside/through three caves, which made for a fantastic tour, adding to the visual delights! Conditions were a bit choppy at times, but it just made the experience more fun, and I always sensed that Patrick prioritised the safety of the group. PS impressive that Patrick gets some great pictures from his GoPro whilst padel boarding! I would recommend the sunrise tour in particular to beat the crowds and also to commend Patrick's tour, due to the limited numbers. In the later part we passed a large group arriving later, and I don't think they would have such a seamless experience.
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Elizabethnt2141rf
Oct 6, 2025
Fantastic!! - Fantastic sunrise tour!!! Guides were great! Going early is the best as you miss all the tourists in the motorboats. Highly recommend!
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Andreaf
Oct 5, 2025
Beautiful experience - It's worthwhile to get up early in the morning for this incredible experience. The hosts were great and very informative
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Dorothear525
Oct 3, 2025
Best Trip ever - Starting in the middle of the night from the hotel ( 5.30am) we thought we were quite crazy to have booked that trip. We got there and soon found ourselves Climbing down irregular steps without any light, the ocean just heard, invisible. Another climb through tunnels and steps we got out on the other side to the most beautiful beach in the faintest bit of daylight...Starting the kayak into the waves of the incoming tide felt scary but thanks to the expert guiding it was so easy! Everything else is beyond words. The beauty of it, the fact we were the first and for the time being only tourists there, meaning we could have our leisure at exploring caves. The history and stories and anecdotes shared by the guide rounding it up. All the time being aware we were on the Atlantic in nothing more than a bit of rubber and air! An absolute highlight, not to be missed when you love nature and a bit of an adventure!
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Melissa_s
Oct 3, 2025
It was beautiful and... - It was beautiful and better than we expected! Our tour guide, Bruno, was awesome! Highly recommend!!!
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Jamie_l
Oct 3, 2025
Sunrise kayak is... - Sunrise kayak is fantastic! Bruno is a wonderful guide. Highly recommended to do sunrise kayak so that you avoid crowds. Also better departing from Carvalho beach.
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Utahyamashiro
Sep 30, 2025
epic paddle!!! - We started in the dark with Patrick! He was absolutely the best guide! We were the first out on the coast and into the caves including Benagil! Paddling as the sun came up was epic! I would highly recommend this paddle because, there will be hundreds of kayaks, catamarans and boats at 10:00. It is a literal zoo out there after 10:00!
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446jeannettec
Sep 27, 2025
Superb Sunrise Kayak Trip! - Excellent small group tour! Miguel was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend doing the sunrise tour to avoid all the boat traffic that happens after 9am. We were down at the beach later in the day and couldn’t believe the hundreds of kayaks and boats in the water. This 6:30am tour truly allowed you to see and experience the caves peacefully. Watching the sun rise above the rocks was spectacular!
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Elize_t
Sep 24, 2025
Sunrise tour - We really enjoyed this tour. Patrick was a great guide who was very informative about the area. The sunrise tour is highly recommended because you'll be the only ones on the water! 5 stars also thanks to Patrick 😊
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).