Benagil Cave in Portugal: The SECRET to Getting it All to Yourself!

[@madetoexplore]

Are you planning a trip to The Benagil Cave in Portugal? We would love to hear from you!

[@anuj_gupta]

Yes on 18th 😇

[@raoucherania2530]

its really te best video i saw about benagil very helpful cause im going there in few weeks thank you

[@madetoexplore]

Welcome! Thanks for watching. Have an awesome trip!

[@LozsLeisure]

Such a pretty spot isn’t it! Awesome to see you guys had it to yourselves!

[@madetoexplore]

Yeah it was an incredible experience!

[@JamieHarding5]

Great Video. Very helpful. 👍 Been to Portugal many times but never done it. Going again February and August. Can't wait to go there. Looking to going early like you did and enjoying it in peace and quiet. Thanks for Video. Beautiful!

[@madetoexplore]

Thank you! Hope you have an awesome time

[@allenhoughton246]

Hey guys, nice video. Looks beautiful. From🇨🇦👍

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks Allen!

[@trendingwwwandw]

💟 thanks for showing us Portugal

[@madetoexplore]

Welcome!!

[@pushitsomewhereelse]

Planning to go there in April thanks for the tips!

[@madetoexplore]

Have fun!

[@anuj_gupta]

Best video so far

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks! 😄

[@lt5550]

Are there any tours to the cave and what town is closest to the cave? Thanks? I will be staying in loyal and would love to do this. Loved the video👍🏽

[@madetoexplore]

Thank you! Yes there are and the closest town is Benagil. There are a few tour company’s right in town to choose from.

[@lt5550]

@@madetoexplore Thanks for replying....Will be in the Algarve on the 27 of September.....Hope I can fit this in😁

[@sh4f660]

Great video. This will be my first time visiting. What's the best way to go about this? Arrive and rent? Or pre-book?

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks so much for watching! We arrived at the rental shop the night before we planned to visit and they had an available SUP for us to use. With that being said, you could always call or swing by a few days in advance to reserve one if you wanted to☺️ Hope that helps and that you have a great time! Let us know how it goes!!

[@sh4f660]

@@madetoexplore appreciate the advice, will do 👍

[@Anshuman566]

If some one can reply quickly … is it fine for first time alone in ocean.. I have been in kayak few times before but not sure if I should get a guide or just take kayak and get on .. btw I am planning to do it tomorrow .. today is 25/8/23😂

[@madetoexplore]

How did it go?! I would’ve recommended a guide if you’re not confident on your own

[@vanillaglue]

It's a 100 meters. That's a 1.5 minute ocean swim for a strong swimmer (50s sprint in a swimming pool), closer to 45s ocean swim if you have fins on. If you're a weak swimmer, you can do it with a life jacket. There's another video of a couple doggy paddling it in 2 minutes with no lifejackets on..

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks for watching!

[@MalwaBelt-2007]

how far you have to kayak to this place? i am going there next week

[@madetoexplore]

It’s very short, maybe a 5 min kayak ride!

[@MalwaBelt-2007]

@@madetoexplore thanks!

[@haleybirch2875]

Hi im planning to visit the cave in june with a friend would love to do what you guys did and rent a paddle board the night before where in Lagoswas you able to rent the board if you remember 😊

[@haleybirch2875]

Haha sorry realised you did say coastal supply

[@madetoexplore]

Yes we rented at COAST Supplies and they were great. Have a wonderful trip☺️

[@Tech_Publica]

Did you stay in the Benagil village the night before this? Where at?

[@madetoexplore]

No we didn’t. We stayed in Portimao

[@naimadelafeunte9165]

I am comming to Albufeira on June i wanna go Swimming on the cave .. How can i go there Tipps much needed. I think its so scary with Kayak when i ride it alone🧐 because of the waves ist think i will die through Panick

[@madetoexplore]

We wouldn’t recommend swimming as it can be dangerous, especially if you’re not overly experienced. A kayak or SUP is a better option. Enjoy!

[@winecountrystagingdesign8504]

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[@Gabrielsilva-zl8kc]

Do you think it’s possible to swim there

[@madetoexplore]

We wouldn’t recommend it but if your a strong swimmer with a life jacket and 1-2 friends to go with you then it is possible.

[@vanillaglue]

Yeah, it's a hundred meters.

[@deanb61]

Plenty of people do. If you're comfortable with sea swimming then it's perfectly doable. Of course sea swimming is most definitely not the same as swimming in a pool. I grew up swimming around the cornish coast and regularly do triathlons with a sea based swim. Equally I know a few people who are better swimmers than me in a pool who probably wouldn't be happy to do it. Ultimately it's your life and only you know your abilities and confidence in a sea swim.

[@vanillaglue]

@@deanb61 do you need a wetsuit? How cold is the water?

[@deanb61]

@@vanillaglue how used to sea swimming are you? During the summer it's probably not essential, but unless you're a seasoned sea swimmer I'd advise a shortie at least, for the buoyancy as much as the warmth. Also use an inflatable tow float for added safety and to carry some gear in a dry compartment. E.g. a phone.