Carvalho Beach: Explore Algarve's Hidden Gem

Discover Benagil Cave at sunrise with expert guides. Enjoy 4k photos, cozy groups, and exclusive beach access. Book your unforgettable kayak adventure now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Carvalho Beach - The journey begins at the tranquil and secluded Carvalho Beach, where a safety briefing and instructions will be provided. Access to the beach is through an ancient tunnel carved into the rock. Here, visitors can admire the rock towers rising from Carvalho’s waters and the curving limestone walls.
    *The meeting point is at Carvalho…
What's Included
  • Insurance
  • 4K Photos Free
  • Lower back Seat Support
  • All Equipment needed for the tour (Kayak, paddle and lifevest)
  • Dry bags for essential equipment (cameras, phones, keys)
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Avoid the masses: Carvalho’s beach is just 5 min away from Benagil beach, but is just enough so we avoid the crowds
Free 4k Photos : Capture memories at Portugal’s famed Benagil “Algar” cave and other picturesque spots, with 4k photos taken and offered to you
Cozy Group Experience: With groups capped at 12, enjoy personalized attention and a smoother…

Location
Parking Praia do Carvalho
Rua de Algarve Clube Atlântico
- Find our guide near the big Coloured Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho beach; - The parking lot is at the end of the road of Algarve Clube Atlântico; - Use the app google maps as it's more accurate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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446jeannettec
Sep 27, 2025
Superb Sunrise Kayak Trip! - Excellent small group tour! Miguel was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend doing the sunrise tour to avoid all the boat traffic that happens after 9am. We were down at the beach later in the day and couldn’t believe the hundreds of kayaks and boats in the water. This 6:30am tour truly allowed you to see and experience the caves peacefully. Watching the sun rise above the rocks was spectacular!
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Elize_t
Sep 24, 2025
Sunrise tour - We really enjoyed this tour. Patrick was a great guide who was very informative about the area. The sunrise tour is highly recommended because you'll be the only ones on the water! 5 stars also thanks to Patrick 😊
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Mads15106
Sep 21, 2025
Beautiful Kayak outing in Benagil. - Super accueil. The ride was beautiful and being almost alone at sunrise was great. Our guide Egas was both very nice and pro. He took the time to give us explanations throughout our outing and gave us valuable tips for the rest of our day. We can only recommend Brotherootz!
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Luciano_d
Sep 21, 2025
Worth the time - Do it in the early morning to avoid traffic. Bring a light jacket if later in the summer. Go with a partner who is able to paddle and likes water.
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Sandy_c
Sep 16, 2025
Amazing tour with guides that care - An amazing experience to see these caves. Simao had great knowledge of the area as he's a local. He was easy going and happy to guide our group of 8 (dual kayaks). Even though it was hard to get up before sunset, the caves made up for it in all their glory. Its a must see up close and personal. What made it worth it is, there was far less people and no waves from the speed boat so early in the morning. I also felt that Simao took his time to take our photos for each kayak. He said he was making memories and that he did. Some caves are small and no one panicked because of his easy going instructions to get into each cave. We had various levels of kayakers, and he helped guide everyone through. Helmets were offered but not required. You're in safe hands with this company. I was lucky to record the whole thing with my gopro as well. Its amazing to see what was on this Earth going back hundreds and thousands of years ago. We also saw another kayak company, but we saw their guide speed through the Benagil caves and it seemed as if his group had to keep up with him. Im so glad to have found Brotherootz and guides that care to take the time and explain how these caves came to be. At the end we got all of our GoPro photos. They came out great and we'll always remember the caves as a life time experience.
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Cheryl
Sep 14, 2025
Worth getting up for! - Getting up in the dark while on vacation isn’t my thing, but this tour was 100% worth it. We arrived at the meeting place, a little worried it wouldn’t go because it was cool and windy. But the vans arrived, and the guides were enthusiastic and professional, and we all launched and had a fantastic time. Our guide Bruno was excellent, giving us lots of info, and taking fantastic photos which we emailed to us after the tour. Getting to the caves early, before the crowds was perfect. This was the highlight of our whole trip; I highly recommend!
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Biancaaz2732xn
Sep 14, 2025
10/10 recommend!! - My husband and I enjoyed this tour so much! I can honestly say it’s my favorite tour I’ve had in Portugal. Pouco was such a friendly and careful guide, and I loved the unexpected bonus of learning about the ecology of the caves. Pouco’s passion for the caves and the environment made the tour feel much more meaningful than cool photo ops— that being said, we got tons of excellent pictures from him within a couple of hours of our tour! I can’t recommend this tour and this tour company enough. If you take this tour, it’ll become one of the highlights of your entire vacation like it has for us.
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Sarah_l
Sep 13, 2025
We had an excellent... - We had an excellent kayaking experience. David was a great guide, and while the early morning was rough, there were very few other boats out.
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940analuciac
Sep 11, 2025
Sunrise Kayak Tour - I woke up before dawn, half-expecting to be sleepy and stiff—but from the moment I set off, this sunrise kayak tour exceeded every expectation. Miguel was so nice, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the caves, the coastline, and the geology. He shared stories of rock formations, local legends, and sea life that added richness to every paddle. The rest of the team is super nice too! Because I chose the early slot, the water was calm and the light was magical. Being there first meant fewer crowds, quieter water, and space to really take in the views. We dipped our paddles into unexpected smaller caves, saw striking shadows in hidden archways, and made our way inside the famous Benagil Cave. Safety was superb. The guide gave clear instructions, was attentive to weather & sea conditions, and made sure everyone felt comfortable with the paddling. Add-ons were thoughtful: dry bags for cameras & phones, life jackets that fit well, and just the right amount of rest stops for pictures (plenty of them!). In short: worth the early wake‑up call, absolutely recommend this if you want beauty + tranquility + adventure. Do it at sunrise if you can—it transforms the whole experience. I rate this tour as a 10/10 experience :)
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Kara_b
Sep 10, 2025
Great trip! - We had an amazing day with Simão! Got up early, got to see the sunrise, and we were able to avoid many other tour groups. Simão was very knowledgeable and patient. Cannot recommend enough!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).