Benagil

Benagil is a small Portuguese village on the Atlantic coast in the municipality of Lagoa, Algarve, in Portugal.

Praia de Benagil in Lagoa, Algarve.

Up to the late 20th century, the village's economy was based on ocean fishing. Now it is a tourist area with a widely used beach: Praia de Benagil.

This village and beach are located close to the world famous Marinha Beach. Benagil caves are the most popular ones of all maritime caves in Portugal.[1]

Grotto pano at Algar de Benagil (caves of Benagil). A large hole in the roof of the cave lets light in.
Above view of Benagil Cave

See also

References

  1. "Watersports and boat tours in Benagil". Seabookings. Retrieved 30 July 2019.

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