The most impressive cathedral in the Algarve

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Bethany Ciullo You know that place that looks like something out of a summer postcard? Imagine a beach with golden sands and blue waters, illuminated by the sun through a kind of skylight on the roof. That exists and is in the Algarve , in the south of Portugal. The Benagil cave is a wonder of nature. The Benagil Grotto (as it is called in Portuguese) is 150 meters from Benagil beach , in the town of Carvoeiro , municipality of Lagoa , but it is not easily found. The cave has two entrances from the sea that are separated by a sandstone rock wall. These are the only accesses to the cave, where the tourist boats stop to take photos. Benagil Beach Benagil beach. By Patrice78500 To access it you can go by boat, kayak, stand up paddle or even swimming, although this option is not advisable due to the strength of the current.

Most visitors choose to get to the cave by boat, it is the safest option and also allows you to visit other similar caves (more than 20) along the Algarve coast. The ride lasts an hour and you can take the boat from Colombia Mobile Number List various points in the Algarve, such as Albufeira , Portimão , Faro and Carvoeiro beach. The only problem is that landing on the cave beach is prohibited. So the companies that organize this type of trips only allow you to see the Benagil cave from the boat and you will not be able to step on the sand of the small beach that exists inside and notice all the details calmly. Benagil Cave Benagil Cave. By tommypiconephotographer If you want to appreciate the cave in detail and bathe in its crystal-clear waters, it is best to rent a kayak or a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board on Benagil beach.



To get to the cave it takes about 5 minutes paddling. There are also guided tour options on both kayak and SUP board. Inside the cave, you can see the hole that opens in the ceiling and lets in the light that illuminates the Benagil Grotto. This gap, which is called a chasm in geomorphology (algar in Portuguese), can also be observed from above through a path, but it is not possible to go down from there. This trail is part of a longer path called Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos , where it is possible to continue the walk through beautiful landscapes to Marinha beach . Benagil Cave Benagil Cave seen from above. By Marian78ro The force of nature has sculpted these natural cavities that decorate the Algarve coast for millions of years and are truly impressive. There are even those who refer to the cave as the Benagil Cathedral , because it is as monumental as a temple, only it was not built by man, but by water and wind and it took even longer than the Sagrada Família.