Dolphin Watching & Benagil Grotto Trip with Salema Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion involved but requires ability to board a boat safely.
Overview
Discover the Algarve’s stunning coastline with Salema Tours—combine exhilarating dolphin encounters with a visit to Portugal’s renowned Benagil Sea Cave on this 3-hour marine adventure.
Viagem a Benagil e aos Golfinhos
A partir dos 6 anos • 3h • A famosa Gruta + Golfinhos
Select participants and date
About This Adventure
Experience the best of Portugal's coastline with a unique 3-hour adventure that combines dolphin watching in their natural habitat and a visit to the country's most famous grotto. Enjoy the thrill of seeing these magnificent creatures up close while soaking in the stunning marine scenery. Perfect for animal lovers!
Quer ver a gruta mais famosa de Portugal mas é também um amante dos animais e quer observar golfinhos no seu habitat?
Duração
3h
Sobre
Então esta viagem é para si, um combinado das duas actividades mais famosas para se fazerem no mar.
Embarque conosco e aproveite a beleza da nossa costa, a magia de ver golfinhos bem perto de si no seu meio natural e visitar a gruta que todos queremos visitar.
Devido à duração da viagem não é recomendada a crianças abaixo dos 6 anos.
Atividade não recomendada para pessoas grávidas, com problemas de costas ou em cadeiras de rodas.
Adventure Tips
Bring Seasickness Remedies
Boat rides can be choppy depending on weather; having motion sickness tablets on hand is advised.
Wear Sun Protection
The boat trip exposes you to direct sun—apply water-resistant sunscreen and wear a hat.
Arrive Early
Arriving 15 minutes before departure helps ensure a smooth boarding process and choice seating.
Respect Wildlife Distance
Follow guides’ instructions to maintain a safe, respectful distance from dolphins and avoid disturbing them.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common dolphins
- Seabirds like the yellow-legged gull
History
Benagil cave and nearby Algarve coast have been shaped by millennia of Atlantic wave erosion, attracting fishermen and explorers dating back to Roman times.
Conservation
Salema Tours follows sustainable boating practices to minimize disturbance to marine life and supports local conservation initiatives protecting dolphin habitats.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Lagos
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Water-resistant sunscreen
Protects skin during extended sun exposure on the water.
summer specific
Binoculars
Enhances distant wildlife viewing, especially dolphin pods.
Light jacket or windbreaker
Shields against wind and cooler temperatures on the open sea.
spring specific
Non-slip shoes
Ensures footing on wet boat surfaces during boarding and disembarking.