São Rafael Beach

Take a beginner-friendly kayaking tour leaving from Albufeira. Scout out hidden caves and beautiful secluded beaches on the Algarve Coast. Cruise along the coast with an instructor and admire beautiful views on this tour suitable for all skill levels. Begin the tour from the white sand of São Rafael Beach in Algarve. Venture through the calm and clear ocean near the shore, exploring the beautiful Albufeira coastline and caves. Store your belongings on the beach and receive a briefing on kayaking techniques and be fitted with a life vest. Get in the water with the instructors and learn the basic skills of how to turn and maneuver the kayak. Explore the caves near Sao Rafael Beach, and explore different caves according to the tide conditions. Paddle for 45 minutes, and stop on a desert beach to relax and explore the land if the sea conditions are good exit the kayak and explore. Follow the tour guide as they lead the way and assist if you are too tired to continue paddling. Return back to Sao Rafael Beach and finish the tour where we started. Exit the kayaks safely at the beach at the end of the tour and collect your belongings before heading home.

Take a late afternoon cruise from Albufeira to witness a stunning sunset over the bay of Armação de Pêra. Head to a secluded beach to savor a delicious BBQ meal. Enjoy an open bar onboard with live music. Depart from the Albufeira marina and head west along the coast and enjoy a stunning sunset over the bay of Armação de Pêra. Near the caves of São Rafael, transfer to a dinghy that will take you to a secluded beach that’s inaccessible by land. Enjoy listening to live music, indulge in your favorite beverage from the open bar, and savor a delicious meal prepared by the crew. Soak in scenery that has been described as some of the most spectacular in the world. Once dinner is over, return to the main vessel where the fun and festive environment continues on the trip back to Albufeira.

Explore the famous caves of the Algarve and try to spot dolphins from a 16-meter-long powerboat. Your trip starts at the Marina of Albufeira, where you'll set off along the coastline of the south of Portugal. Pass by the the areas of Galé, Senhora da Rocha, and Marinha until you reach Benagil. Marvel at the unique rock formations, then enter and explore the most famous caves. Benefit from the knowledgeable crew, who can tell you detailed information about the area. Then, cruise away from the coast to look for dolphins playing in the wild. If the weather permits, there will be a quick stop for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear ocean, before the experienced crew takes you safely back to the Albufeira Marina.

Embark on an adventure by catamaran. Discover the caves and outstanding beauty of the Benagil coastline, and take a swim as you go. Departing from the Albufeira Marina, you’ll start by cruising westward along the coastline of the south of Portugal. Learn about the places and sights that you pass by from the skipper and crew – in particular, you’ll get a great view of the rock formations and caves of the areas of Benagil, Galé, and Carvoeiro. During the cruise, the captain will choose somewhere to stop the boat so everyone who wants to can take a dive and swim in the ocean with the supervision of the crew. Take advantage of free wi-fi on board the vessel. On the way back, before you reach the Marina again, you will be served a cup of champagne while the background music is still playing, to toast the end of a relaxing cruise.

Discover the beautiful coastline that Algarve has to offer on this 2-hour excursion from Albufeira. This excursion departs from the Albufeira marina and will take you along the beautiful Algarvian coast, so you can explore its natural beauty, to see some spectacular rock formations and breathtaking sea caves. Head inside the famous Benagil caves to admire this rock formation. Take amazing pictures of the caves and capture the light entering them. Spot São Rafael and Marinha beaches, among the most emblematic beaches in Portugal, famous for its cliffs and fine golden sand. You'll also have the opportunity to jump of the boat and do a swim stop on a scenic location where you'll be able to enjoy and refresh on the crystal clear waters of our beautiful coastline.

Enjoy a magical sunset boat tour as you sail along the stunning Algarve coast. Our catamaran, Vital, provides a unique experience with a relaxing atmosphere and high-quality service. Visit the acclaimed rock formations and caves recognized worldwide for their unique features. The experienced and passionate crew will be at your disposal throughout the experience to share the historical, cultural and ethnographic secrets of this coast. This activity can be carried out on the catamaran Vital, which offers a distinctive and sophisticated service at sea. It features both outdoor and indoor areas, a lounge, a bar, 2 restrooms, and is equipped with free WiFi. For more information or booking support, please contact our Reservations Department through our contact channels.

Discover the golden coastline and turquoise waters of Albufeira in a unique way with this instructor-led coasteering expedition. Enjoy a family-friendly trip that allows participants to challenge themselves with different levels of jumps. Meet your instructor at São Rafael Beach and gear up with the included wetsuit, shoes, helmet, life vest, and gloves. Once you are properly attired, set off along the stunning coastline. Walk along the shore, jump from the cliffs, climb over rocks, and swim inside some facinating caves. Follow and instructor that has 6 years experience with coasteering and who knows where it is safe to jump. Try jumping from 4 to 5 cliffs (depending on the sea conditions). Travel confidently with professional team that is always there to ensure that you have a very fun and safe activity.

Starting directly from the white sand of São Rafael Beach in Algarve, we venture through the calm and clear ocean near the shore, exploring the beautiful Albufeira coastline and caves. We give you a little briefing on how to get start on the board and get you the life vests. Our instructors can help you to get in the water and teach you the basic skills on how to turn and manover the SUP After you are in the water you are going to explore the caves near Sao Rafael beach, small caves and bigger caves according to the tide conditions. After 45 min paddling you can stop on a desert beach to relax and explore in land. You will go with the tour guide leading the way all the time and assist if you are too tired. After 1:30h we go back to Sao Rafael beach and finish where we started. Our team will help you exit the board safely at the beach. At the end if we took pictures we will give you a card so you can buy them online. The tour from start to finish takes 2h. Easy and suitable for all levels. On the beach we have a storage place were you can leave your belongings.

Departing from Vilamoura Marina, we will head westwards to the São Rafael area and the Xorinho cave with DJ Valente creating sunset vibes on the deck. Relax and enjoy a beautiful sunset on board our catamaran. To the sound of music with a cocktail or glass of wine in hand while the sun goes down. Duration of approx 2h30 Includes a welcome drink. Our catamaran is equipped with a spacious deck, a fully stocked bar, mens and ladies toilet and an amazing crew that will look after you from start to finish.

Experience a personalized service tailored to your preferences aboard our Sailing Catamaran excursion along the breathtaking Algarve coast. Relax as we explore various caves, including the Benagil Caves, the award-winning Marinha Beach and other coastal highlights, soaking in the beauty of the scenery. Delight in a catering service offering a wide range of culinary options, from simple delights to exquisite buffets, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. With AlgarExperience, luxuriate in the finest pleasures of sailing amidst the vast expanse of the ocean. Benefit from carefully curated amenities, including food and beverages, towels, sunscreen, paddle-boards, and snorkeling gear, for an exceptional journey.