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Visit the caves nearby Montinho by boat.
Paddle yourself with a SUP and discover different beaches from the seaside.
Rent one of our SUPS for € 25,- / day.
As of 2024, you are not allowed to paddle yourself into the Benagil cave.
Some of the navigation rules at the Benagil cave are:
- You can only visit the cave on a guided tour (1 guide on 6 visitors);
- You are not allowed to walk on the beach inside the cave;
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• It is not allowed to swim into the cave.
Stay on the water in a kajak you can rent one at Benagil or Carvoeiro.
Go and spot some dolphins with Wildwatch in Ferragudo.
Try out some wind- wave- or kitesurfing from one of the nearby beaches in Portimão, Alvor or Lagos.
For the experts: drive to the west coast for some really big waves.
Go find the child in yourself again and visit the slide & splash park.
Go snorkeling for 3 hours with Zip&tripAlgarve
Non touristic little company run by two marine biologists who really love the ocean.
You can opt for a private tour, or max. 7 persons in one group.
What you´ll see:
Secret cave, friendly marine life, beautiful non-touristic beaches, highlights of Algarve’s coast.
Play a round of golf on one of the many golf courses in the Algarve.
There are 4 just 10 car minutes away from Montinho...
Walk the 12 km. 7 hanging valleys trail along our beautiful coastline. If you walk only one way from Praia da Marinha in the east to Praia Vale de Centianes it is about 6 km. The trail includes a variety of beaches and caves to explore. You can also start from Montinho; walk to Benagil and then head for either direction. The trail includes many signs on posts or painted rocks to guide the way.
Visit the Monchique mountains for some scenic hikes and have a look at the natural spa in the village of Monchique.
You can make a detour on the way and walk the newly built hanging bridge in the valley of the little town of Alferce.
Go for some horse riding on a scenic trail near Lagos.
Visit the Alfanzina lighthouse only 5 minutes from Montinho.
In high season every wednesday afternoon there are 3 guided tours.
Starting from 2:30 / 3:30 and 4:30 pm. The tour is free of charge.
The navy operator will show you the machinery of the lighthouse. You can climb several -small- stairs all the way up to the actual light.
And of course enjoy a great view on the Algarve coastline.
Loose some energy on a guided tour with a mountainbike.
Our portuguese neighbour and local guide will take you to hidden beautiful spots around Benagil.
Have some fun during a Jeep safari
Explore some trails in the inlands of the Monchique in a buggy
Go karting on the F1 Autodrone circuit, 30 car-minutes from Montinho.
(Laptime to beat on track A: 40:011 sec)
See the algarve from above and get an adrenaline shot during skydiving at the little Alvor airport.
Or just board a small airplane for some sightseeing of the Algarve coastline.
For more information or reservations: contact Saskia & René @ Montinho