Benagil

Praia de Benagil in Lagoa, Algarve.

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

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.

A place where there are few inhabitants but in the summer many people come from abroad.

The population contains at least 60 people but this source is just an average.

This village and beach are located close to the Marinha Beach. Benagil caves are the most popular of all the 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[]

• Caramujeira

References[]

Coordinates: 37°05′15″N 8°25′33″W / 37.08750°N 8.42583°W / 37.08750; -8.42583

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