PORTUGAL · LAGOS AND PONTA DA PIEDADE
21 tours
Ponta da Piedade is the stack of golden cliffs and arches just south of Lagos, and the grottoes only open to small boats. Here are the 15 trips: which use the little wooden taxis, which add Benagil, and which put a kayak under you instead.
75-minute small-group boat cruise from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade, passing Praia Dona Ana, with live commentary and sea caves.
“Staff were so helpful and friendly. Experience was incredible.”
Small boat Lagos cruise to Ponta da Piedade with cave visits, Dona Ana and Camilo photo stops, expert skipper. 75 minutes, around $20.
“the guide we had was excellent, he ensures we knew all about the area! The boat was a new one, very nice, the weather was excellent, what more could you want.”
Dolphin spotting with marine biologists, then Benagil Cave by fast dolphin-friendly speedboat Hurricane from Lagos. 2.5 hours.
“A beautiful day and wonderful crew. Don’t hesitate to book”
75-minute guided boat tour from Lagos Marina to Ponta da Piedade caves and beaches like Dona Ana and Camilo, with small-group comfort.
“skipper and pilot were great, narrative was clear and complete, great day and great trip”
Speedboat from Lagos to the Benagil Caves for live-guided cave views, hidden grottos, and tide-shaped stops in about 2 hours.
“It was a great experience! Everything went perfect - arrived on a good speed to the Benagil, entered the cave, looked at it. There is NO possibility to go out from the boat, but we knew that and the boat swam for few minutes into the cave, the view was amazing. On the way back we saw different caves as well. Excursion started at the declared time and lasted as well. Highly recommend! Fully satisfied.”
Kayak into sea caves at Ponta da Piedade from Lagos, then swim in clear water. Guided kayak and boat tour for 2 hours.
“Super fun activity, the guides could tell a lot about the surroundings and we felt very safe on the water! :)”
Kayak Lagos from Praia de Batata into Ponta da Piedade caves, swim on a sunny break, and enjoy guided 2.5 hours of supported paddling for $40.
“It was great! I highly recommend booking the first tour in the morning. Could have been great if one could paddle the way back on their own if pleased :)”
2.5-hour Lagos catamaran with live marine biologist commentary, dolphin watching, and a swim with an onboard water slide.
“This was an unforgettable trip. Exciting and moving, we watched so many dolphins swimming and jumping. The crew were professional and knowledgeable and kind. The snack was delicious and the sea swim was exhilarating (especially the slide into the sea!)”
Dolphin watch from Lagos on a comfortable speedboat, guided by a marine biologist. Search for wild pods in 1.5 hours.
“Super friendly and experienced guids and amazing tour. 100% recommended. Go as much as you can!”
Sail Lagos to Praia da Luz on a catamaran, see Ponta da Piedade cliffs, then swim and play on boards and inflatables in the Algarve.
“this activity was so great! the amount of time was perfect and the activities offered when docked were wonderful!”
Kayak Ponta da Piedade from Lagos on a catamaran with guided cave paddling, a boat slide, and swim time, for about $41.
“Super fun activity and our guide Thomas was great. Funny and very knowledgeable. Amazing views and breathtaking scenery. Highly recommend.”
Small-group boat trip from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade grottos, with close cave access, funny local guides, and great coastline views.
“Your reserved the day before. Well organized. Small boat fitting 10 people. Fun driver very acknowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Dolphin Seafaris in Lagos, Algarve, a fast 90-minute Tornado RIB cruise with marine biologists seeking dolphins in the wild.
“We absolutely loved the experience. We were lucky to see a lot of dolphins and the boat ride itself was exciting as well (please keep in mind it’s quite fast).”
Short, small-boat cruise from Lagos to Ponta da Piedade caves, with live English commentary, comfy seating, and close-up grotto views.
“Oh wow, don’t miss this experience when coming to Lagos Portugal. The rock formations the beauty unbelievable. Lots of fun fax and information about the area. Not to mention the closeness to the grotto that you get to experience with this adventure.”
Half-day Lagos cruise along Portugal’s Algarve, with lunch, SUP, and swim stops near cliffs, Burgau, and Ponta da Piedade.
“A fantastic day! Staff were really friendly and accommodating and the boat was clean. The pasta salad for lunch was delicious and the bar was well stocked (recommend the cocktails). The staff were great at encouraging the water activities. A 10/10 trip - we would do this again if we return to the area.”
