Guides & tips
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Honest answers to the questions travellers ask us most.
Benagil Cave in 2026: can you still go inside?
Access to the Benagil cave has changed. Here is what boats are allowed to do now, how you can still stand inside, and what that means for your booking.
Read the guide →When to see dolphins in the Algarve – month by month
Which months and which time of day actually give you the best chance of seeing dolphins off Portimão, and how to read the sighting guarantees operators advertise.
Read the guide →What boat trips in Portimão actually cost in 2026
Real prices for Benagil, dolphin and sunset trips from Portimão, what drives the difference, and where booking on the quay is cheaper than booking online.
Read the guide →Boat trips in Portimão with kids – which tours actually work
Age limits, seasickness, which boats suit toddlers and which do not, and how to pick a trip your children will enjoy rather than endure.
Read the guide →Portimão, Albufeira or Lagos – where to start your boat trip
The same Benagil tour costs different money and takes different time depending on where you board. A straight comparison of the four main departure points.
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