Benagil Sea Cave

Although I'd already been to the Praia de Benagil, I didn't get a chance to explore its caves until this past summer. During that trip, I had the chance to explore the "Sistine Chapel of the Algarve." Known locally as "Algar de Benagil," this is a massive coastal cave which hides a sheltered beach. You can only reach it by boat (in our case, we took a tourist boat) or swimming around 150 yards down the coastline. The second I set foot upon the sand and see the sunlight pouring in through the hole in the domed rook is a moment I'll never forget. I couldn't recommend it more. If you're going to visit,