This guide is written by a Setubalense who loves to get lost and feel like a tourist in her Portuguese land whenever she can. Here you will find the best beaches in Setubal where you can swim, the best restaurants where you can eat good grilled fish and try the fried choco frito and the best places to sleep in the jewel of the Serra da Arrábida and the Sado river where dolphins live.

Benagil Cave (also known as “Algar de Benagil” or “Gruta de Benagil”) is one of the Algarve’s most iconic sights and, for this reason, one of the most sought-after destinations in southern Portugal. This cave, sculpted over the years by the wind and the sea, is truly impressive and highly photogenic. In this post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to get to this natural masterpiece: where it is, the best ways to reach the cave, prices, and tips for enjoying this highly sought-after Portuguese gem (especially in summer) without any hassle.

In this guide, we invite you to explore a region where beauty isn’t just admired— it’s discovered glass in hand, to the slow rhythm of the river and the golden sun that envelops everything. We’ll tell you everything there is to see in the Portuguese Douro Valley with practical tips, one- or multi-day itineraries, where to stay, and even where to eat so your getaway is as incredible as ours has been.