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Boat trip to the grottos at Ponta da Piedade, Lagos

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Lagos, Portugal
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1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

With Lagos Grotto Trips you can explore the amazing and widely known caves of Ponta da Piedade (Point of Mercy), which truly reveal the wonderful coastline of Lagos.

You will get to see many small beaches only accessible by boat and listen to exciting and funny stories of Lagos. Reaching Ponta da Piedade, you will experience a lagoon filled with turquoise water which is surrounded by beautiful cliffs and unique rock formations, here we will enter its caves with an unforgettable and natural beauty. With a little imagination, some of these fantastic rocks can make you think of twins, the Titanic, an elephant and a camel´s head.

All of our tours are led by experienced guides who offer a very personalized service as each one of our clients is important to us and our company.

What's Included

  • Multilingual staff
  • Coletes de salvação

    Meeting Location

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    Passeio dos Descobrimentos 10
    8600-315 Lagos, Portugal

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    Ponta da Piedade

    With Lagos Grotto Trips you can explore the amazing and widely known caves of Ponta da Piedade (Point of Mercy), which truly reveal the wonderful coastline of Lagos.You will get to see many small beaches only accessible by boat and listen to exciting and funny stories of Lagos. Reaching Ponta da Piedade, you will experience a lagoon filled with turquoise water which is surrounded by beautiful cliffs and unique rock formations, here we will enter its caves with an unforgettable and natural beauty. With a little imagination, some of these fantastic rocks can make you think of twins, the Titanic, an elephant and a camel´s head.
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    1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Boat trip to the grottos at Ponta da Piedade, Lagos?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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    Activity code: C-272952P1

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    • Multilingual staff
    • Coletes de salvação

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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