Faro: Benagil Cave & Algar Seco Cliffs with Cliff Jump

The Algarve's Cave Passages & Cliff Jumps in One Day from Faro

You start at Benagil Cave with a local guide, walk the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, then move to Algar Seco where you can cliff jump into the ocean or explore limestone passages and natural pools. The day ends at Marinha Beach with free time to swim and relax. Transport from Faro, wetsuits, life jackets and a professional guide are all included. The full day takes around 8 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Algarve caves and beaches

• Meet guide at Faro meeting point
• Transfer to Benagil Beach
• Visit Benagil Cave and trail
• Relax at Benagil Beach and town
• Transfer to Algar Seco
• Explore Algar Seco Caves and ocean pools
• Cliff jump at Boneca Cave
• Transfer to Praia da Marinha
• Relax and swim at Praia da Marinha
• Transfer back to Faro meeting point

The experience

You don't expect the cave entrance to open like that: a sudden mouth of rock rising straight out of the sand, and your guide already pointing out the dome inside, the way light hits the arch. Benagil Cave is the first stop on this Faro day trip, and it sets the tone for what comes next: you're not just looking at the Algarve's coastline, you're walking through it. The guide meets you in Faro in the morning and drives the group out to Benagil Beach, where the cave dominates the view. From above, you follow a path that's part of the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, getting the full perspective of the rock formations before heading down to the beach itself. There's time to swim or just stand in the sand and let the scale of it sink in.

After Benagil, the van takes you east to Algar Seco, where the landscape shifts into something wilder. The caves here are different. You're walking through limestone passages carved by the sea, with natural pools tucked into the rock and ocean views that don't quit. This is where the cliff jumping happens. The Boneca Cave is the launch point, and your guide handles the logistics: wetsuits are provided, life jackets too, and the water below is deep enough and clear enough that you can see the bottom. It's not mandatory (you can skip it and explore the caves on foot), but most people do it. The jump itself is maybe 10 meters, and the guide goes first to show you the line. The ocean water is cold and sharp and real.

The final stop is Praia da Marinha, one of the most photographed beaches in the Algarve, and by the time you get there you've already done the hard part. You have free time to swim, dry off, sit on the sand, or just breathe. The beach is narrow and backed by those dramatic cliffs, and the water is so clear it almost doesn't look real. The van picks you up in the late afternoon and drives back to Faro, which gives you time to think about what you've actually done: walked through caves, jumped off a cliff, swum in three different spots, all in one day with someone who knows every inch of the coast.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip transport from Faro in a company van, a professional local guide fluent in English, entry to all three coastal sites, a wetsuit and life jacket, waterproof bag, first aid kit, bottled water, clean beach towels, sun umbrella, and swimming assistance. Rain ponchos are provided if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 Feb 2027

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AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 9 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by XTOURS ALGARVE

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Algarve's most dramatic caves and cliffs without arranging your own transport or timing. The guide handles the route, the safety gear, and the logistics of moving between sites, which is what makes a full coastal day possible from Faro.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (6 to 9 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the tour?

A professional local guide, roundtrip transport from Faro, wetsuit, life jacket, waterproof bag, first aid kit, bottled water, beach towels, sun umbrella and swimming assistance.

Is the cliff jump mandatory?

No. You can explore the caves and pools at Algar Seco without jumping. The guide will show you the option when you arrive.

How long is the tour?

Around 8 hours total, including transfers from and back to Faro.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a change of clothes, and a towel. Wetsuits and life jackets are provided. Large bags or suitcases are not recommended.

Is swimming required?

No. You have free time at each beach and can choose whether to swim or stay on the sand.

What if the weather is bad?

A rain poncho is provided. The tour runs in light rain, but may be rescheduled in severe weather.

Where does the tour start?

You meet your guide in Faro in the morning. The exact meeting point and time are confirmed when you book.