Local Experiences
O Castelo Guest House is perfectly situated to enjoy some of the best experiences that the Algarve has to offer.
Please find some of our favourite local experiences below, or visit our location pages to see more about the local area.
All of our local partners provide the highest quality of service, and when booking direct, we can take the stress away from organising your holiday, by making your local experience bookings on your behalf.
Marinha Beach and Benagil Caves
Boat Tour
From €35
With our preferred partner, enjoy a wonderful boat trip along the coastline, direct from Carvoeiro beach, just moments from the hotel. During this 90-minute sailing, you’ll witness some of the most magnificent features of our coast.
The Benagil Cave, a vast cathedral-like cave with windows to the sky and ocean, is truly spectacular, and you’ll be able to enjoy this up close from the boat while looking directly into the cave. Just beyond this is Marinha Beach, another standout feature of the Algarve, where sandstone rocks jut out from the ocean to create a striking setting.
Marinha Beach and Benagil Caves
Private Boat Tour
From €355
Enjoy the above tour as a private boat tour guided by professional skippers, just for you and your loved ones.
Caves & Dolphins
Boat Tour
From €65
Admire the coastline in all its beauty on this unforgettable two and a half hour tour departing from nearby Ferragudo. Led by an experienced skipper, and with an expert Marine Biologist onboard, you’ll not only have the chance to see the magnificent caves along the coast from Ferragudo to Benagil, but hopefully also witness more of our friendly locals, as dolphins splash and play nearby. While sightings can’t be guaranteed, on each sailing the RIB boat heads to known spots popular with dolphins, whales and porpoises, to hopefully witness these stunning animals in their natural habitat.
Wild Dolphins
Boat Tour
From €45
On this 90-120 minute sailing from Ferragudo, enjoy a similar tour to the above but with a focus entirely on marine life, instead of the caves. The Marine Biologist onboard will teach you many things about our local ocean, whilst trying to ensure sightings of the beautiful dolphins locally. Due to this tour being dedicated to dolphins, if none are sighted then a partial refund, or re-booking of the trip are possible.
Benagil Caves
Kayaking Experience
From €37.50
Set off on an unforgettable 2‑hour kayak adventure guided by an experienced team, combining safety, fun, and the thrill of discovering the Algarve’s most stunning sea caves and natural rock formations. Glide along the coastline and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique landscape.
To make your experience even more memorable, enjoy complimentary high‑resolution 4K photos captured at the iconic Benagil Cave and other breathtaking spots along the way. Every special moment is beautifully preserved, ready to share with friends and family
To be among the first to experience the Benagil Cave in the calm of early morning, book a Sunrise Kayak Tour.
Benagil Caves
SUP Experience
From €40
2 hours of guaranteed fun, with a local guide accompanying the group and stop at the cave to take lots of pictures. The boards are light and easy to handle, you can do the route sitting, kneeling or standing. GoPro photos from the tour are included.
