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Gruta do Xorino
The Xorino cave opens to the sea at the western end of Praia do Túnel / Peneco, below the old town. Local legend says Moors sheltered there after the Christian reconquest in the 13th century. Boats can enter it only at low tide and in calm sea.
How to visit
Cave and coast trips leave from Albufeira Marina (west of the old town) and from Vilamoura, heading west towards the caves and arches between Albufeira and São Rafael/Galé, and further to Benagil on longer trips. Some trips also combine caves with dolphin watching. Departure towns: Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Best time & sea
Boats run from spring to autumn when the sea is calm; entering low caves like Xorino depends on the tide and swell on the day, so operators may only pass by the entrance. Mornings are often calmer.
Safety & rules
Book licensed operators and wear the life jacket provided. Rockfalls happen on Albufeira’s cliffs: do not sit at the foot of them. For Benagil, the Capitania’s rules apply (no landing on the cave beach, no swimming in) — see our Benagil guide.
Families & accessibility
Albufeira Marina has pontoon boarding, which is easier than boarding from a beach. Check each operator’s accessibility and age notes in our listings — we mark them unknown where the operator does not publish them.
Operators for this trip (38)
Albufeira Surf & SUP
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AlgarExperience
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Boat Life
from €47.55
Dream Wave Algarve
from €35
Algarve Charters
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Allboat
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EasyDream Charters
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Momentos Dinâmicos
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Oceaneye Algarve
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SeaAlgarve Kayak & SUP
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Seacret Tours
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Information can change. Confirm prices, times and availability on the operator’s booking page.