Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve: A Cruise Along Famous Beaches and Sea Caves
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Embark on a thrilling Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve. Cruise along famous beaches and sea caves, exploring unique rock formations and stunning views of the coastline.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Praia Dona Ana - You will get a sea perspective from one of the most popular beaches of Lagos. Don’t forget to make a photograph!

Praia Dona Ana is in the area known as Costa D ‘Oiro, name due to the yellow/golden color of the rocks that surround this beach and which is the largest among the several beaches of unique beauty, protected from the wind and calm and clear waters, located between the city port to the Ponta da Piedade lighthouse. The proximity of Lagos makes it popular in the summer. The rocks on the beach provide shade for visitors. The sea is calm and bathers usually swim to the base of the cliffs and sharp rocks that emerge from the water.

History:

The beach was named after the nun Ana, who lived in the nunnery of Lagos. During World War I, soldiers invaded the convent and murdered all the nuns, with the exception of D. Ana, who had access to a tunnel between the convent and the beach. D. Ana fled through the tunnel and was the only one who survived.

What's Included
  • Multilingual live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Indulge in a memorable journey! Join us for a spectacular voyage, sailing along the stunning Ponta da Piedade coastline in Lagos.

Explore the remarkable rock structures, incredible beaches, secluded coves and internationally celebrated sea caverns known for their exceptional characteristics.

Witness the Algarve coast’s most attractive vistas, journeying through confined channels like the Siamese Twins, the Arc of Triumph and the Corridor.

See the insides of grand caves, including the renowned Cathedral, the Kitchen, and the Living Room.

Admire the iconic beaches and coves such as Potato Beach, Student Beach, Pinhão, Dona Ana, Camilo, Praia Grande, and Barranco Martinho.

Marvel at the interesting and amusing rock formations mirroring animals and objects like the Elephant, the Camel, the Gorilla, the Titanic, the Doll, and the Scale.

Witness all these magnificent sights as you sail along the coast in a modern, comfortable boat with cushy seats.

So, seize this opportunity! Enjoy some memorable moments!

Location
Meeting Point: Gate "Passeios de Barco / Boat Trips" of Lagos Marina
Passeio dos Descobrimentos
Meet your captain/guide at: Lagos Marina, Gate "Passeios de Barco / Boat Trips" Reference: White gate in front of Amuras Bar. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bufaloking
May 27, 2024
Amazing - Amazing views and funny stories of the Lagos coast line with rocky and sandy beaches, under a lot of sun light. Highly recommended!
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Peter_y
May 22, 2024
Great day on the water - We had an amazing time exploring the grottos and caves. Our captain was very knowledgeable and made the experience memorable.
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Jennifer_a
May 20, 2024
Wonderful sights best guide ever - The guide made what was a beautiful experience an unforgettable one. He shared his knowledge and his personal experiences with warmth and humor and made my wife and I so glad to have chosen his tour when there were so many. None of them could outdo this one.
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Glassbeadgirl
May 17, 2024
Great tour, don't hesitate - Rui and Daniel were terrific they took us up close and personal to the rock formations allowing us to take great pictures. I highly recommend this short tour packed with value.
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Kim
May 16, 2024
Sometimes smaller is better! - Rui was an all around nice guy and fabulous guide. His business is 2nd generation family owned, small, and he cares about his customers. We appreciated going with a smaller company as some of the boats were huge and packed with people. We did a private tour for 4, reasonably priced and he was so thorough in showing us the beauty of the waters near Lagos that we went longer than our allotted time. He & co-pilot Daniel made us feel at home, took us through what looked like impossible openings in the caves but knew exactly what they were doing/how to handle the boat. It was a great tour, highly recommend.
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Happycanadians22
May 11, 2024
Wonderful boat tour with fantastic guides - The tour was amazing. Our guide was funny, interesting and very knowledgeable. The length of the tour was perfect and we were able to go in and out of many of the coves and caves as our boat was small. Loved everything about it.
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Timothy_o
May 10, 2024
Unforgettable views! - Saw the most beautiful landscape in a long time. Really interesting tour highlighted by smooth boat ride, knowledgeable guide, and breathtaking scenery. Will recommend this tour to anyone.
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Valerie_s
May 7, 2024
Stunning cliffs and caves - I was shocked at the caves we went into! The beauty of this tour is beyond belief. Our guide was so knowledgeable , he told us his dad did this all of his life and now he was as well! Very impressive. I will definitely recommend him to my friends coming to Lagos.
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Lauren_r
May 3, 2024
Beautiful Coast of Lagos - The grotto tour was exceptional!! We were guide thru scenic grottos on the coast of Ponte de Piedade by a knowledgeable skipper and his assistant. Exceeded our expectations! The weather was cooler then expected but the sea was calm. Highly recommend!
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Krystina_m
May 2, 2024
Incredible Views! - You’ve got to see Ponta da Piedade from both sides, land and the ocean! Our tour guide gave us the names to the rock formations and maneuvered through the water so well. We passed a lot of kayakers and I’m glad we went with the boat tour instead of kayaking. It seemed like some people were in sync and others weren’t. Since we had a lot to see that day and not a lot of time, going on the boat was easy and didn’t wear us out for the rest of the day. This was a great tour!
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