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Is the Benagil Cave CLOSED in 2025? Here's what you need to know before planning your Algarve trip… The Benagil Cave — Portugal’s most iconic sea cave — is more restricted than ever in 2025. In this video, I’ll explain the new laws, why you can’t enter alone, how to avoid fines of €2,500, and the only legal way left to see it. Spoiler: forget the kayaks, SUP boards, or swimming in — you’ll need an official tour. As someone who lived in Benagil and ran a SUP business here, I’ve got some stories to tell — including how the Polícia Marítima chased me off the beach… even with a legal license in hand. 👣 Stick around for a walking tour of the village, a look at the best places to eat and stay, and travel tips for getting to Benagil without a car. 🔔 Subscribe for more Algarve videos every Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/@AlgarveAddicts ❤️‍🔥 This is Episode 7 in my new series: Algarve Unlocked — 50 towns, 1 epic local journey. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Is Benagil Cave Closed in 2025? 0:36 New Laws & €2,500 Fines Explained 01:19 Can You Still Go Inside the Cave? 01:30 My Story: Chased Off Benagil Beach 03:47 Algarve Unlocked 04:31 Getting to Benagil How to Visit Benagil the Right Way 05:00 A Tour of Benagil Village, Where to Eat, Drink & Stay 08:54 Walking tour to the beach 11:32 Family beach time 12:30 Walk with Izzy 14:20 Dinner 🔗 Relevant Links: 📜 Official Law Announcement: https://www.amn.pt/Media/Paginas/DetalheNoticia.aspx?nid=5827 🎟️ Find a legal Benagil tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/benagil-l163460/?partner_id=8FHNPLP&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=benagil 📍 Benagil Travel Tips 2025 – 🚗 From Faro Airport: 55 mins by car – 🚆 Train to Estômbar + taxi – 🚌 Bus 77 circular from Lagoa (2x/day) – 🍴 Eat at: Benagil Beach Club, Casa Lamy, O Pescador – 🏡 Stay at: Casa Vida Mar (€850+/night), local apartments (€170/night) 📣 Have a Benagil story? Drop it in the comments. Ever been fined? Told off? Or had a magical trip into the cave? I want to hear it 👇 #benagil #benagilcave #algarve #portugaltravel #algarve2025 #algarveunlocked #travelportugal