Dawn at the Benagil Caves

Ben and Kathy kayaking inside the Benagil cave with light streaming from the oculus

Wednesday was the dawn kayak tour of the Benagil caves with Bruno, who is a guide for BrotheRootz. Inflatable kayaks launched from the small Carvalho Beach. Some clouds and a little chilly, but the caves are even better at that hour because you’re all alone — the bigger tours and motorboats aren’t out yet.

Kayakers paddling into the Benagil sea cave at dawn
Into the Benagil cave at dawn
GoPro photo of kayak guide Bruno with the group on turquoise water below the cliffs
Bruno and the group outside the caves
Ben and Kathy kayaking inside the Benagil cave with light streaming from the oculus
Inside the cave
Looking out through the Benagil cave arch to the sea
The view from inside the cave

Back home for naps and snacks, then a walk before dinner to explore the streets away from the beach. Dinner at Brasa na Praia, recommended by Bruno. Their piri piri chicken is the house specialty and earns it. The whole dinner, two desserts, and wine came to €43. And the waiter had a great sense of humor and also advised us well on our orders.

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