101 Things to Do in Portugal
1 |
HorseridingRide a horse along a deserted beach |
2 |
Swim with dolphinsSwim with the Dolphins at Zoomarinewww.zoomarine.com |
3 |
BlokartingBlokart on the beach at Sagres in a 3 wheeled ‘car’ with sailswww.blokartsagres.piczo.com |
4 |
Pamper yourselfVisit Body & Skincare in Pera to experience the luxurious world famous Crystal Clear skin care treatmentswww.bodyandskincarecentre.com |
5 |
CruiseTake a champagne cruise, look for dolphins, swim and relax off a secluded covewww.champagne.cruises.net |
6 |
GolfPlay golf in any one of the 25 courses you can visit within half an hours drive from Albufeirawww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
7 |
Mountain bikingGo mountain biking and throw yourself down a mountain, wheels crunching, the ocean a blur |
8 |
DivingEnter the submerged world of Mother Ocean, diving in some of the cleanest waters in Europe |
9 |
Casa de QuininhaStay at or visit beautiful Casa de Quintinha complex, set in tranquil grounds, offering a variety of activities from billiards to building sandcastles |
10 |
Day trip to GibraltarTake a day trip, on a luxury coach to Gibraltar, visit the rock or go shoppingwww.paradise-tour.com |
11 |
Kite surfingGo kite surfing on an awesome 5km beach near Lagos |
12 |
Big game fishingBig game fishing for marlin, tuna, sharks and morewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
13 |
Hot air balloonTake a hot air balloon and gently drift over wide open countrysidewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
14 |
ParasailingTry a parasailing flight, pulled by a boat, like “growing wings” and do it as safely as birds dowww.estibordo.pt |
15 |
KartingGo Karting in Almancil, a replica of Brazils ‘Jacarepagua’ track inaugurated by Ayrton Senna, Godfather of the trackwww.kartingalgarve.com |
16 |
Visit FatimaVisit Fatima (the Shrine), take in local shepherd’s houses and hear of apparitions, with time to attend Masswww.paradise-tour.com |
17 |
Rock climibingRock climbing in the Algarve, an exhilarating sport, the unique opportunity to explore the hidden and picturesque Portugal |
18 |
Improve your golfImprove or learn to play golf in one of the many, professional golf academieswww.pestanagolf.com |
19 |
Visit KissVisit Kiss, which is three floors of clubbers heavenwww.albufeira.com/directory/default.asp?activ=2 |
20 |
ParaglidingCome paragliding from the hills of the Algarve for an experience you will never forgetwww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
21 |
Star-lit JacuzziWhat better way to relax at the end of the day, under the stars in a heated Jacuzzi, with friends at Casa de Quintinha |
22 |
See Peter PanSee “Peter Pan” seals and sea lions show, an awesome trip to the world of the imaginary Never, Never Landwww.zoomarine.com |
23 |
Fresh SardinesEnjoy freshly caught sardines, grilled over open coals, at a Seafront restaurantwww.evaristo.pt |
24 |
Aerial slidingA head for heights and nerves of Steel! Try aerial sliding in some spectacular locationswww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
25 |
Banzai BogganTry the Banzai Boggan, an almost vertical 23 meter slide at Aqualandwww.aqualand.pt |
26 |
CanoeingFloat past ancient orchards and white washed cottages in a canoewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
27 |
Pony TrekkingGo pony trekking, a great way to learn to ridewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
28 |
Mountain ClimbingLooking for a new mental and physical challenge? Try a day’s mountain climbingwww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
29 |
Nature SafariTake a nature safari in jeeps and then a cruise on the Guadiana River, in one day!www.riosul-tours.com |
30 |
Quad BikingA days touring on a quad bike, taking in nature and spectacular landscapeswww.quintaquads.com |
31 |
Horse RidingGo horse riding through beautiful countryside, pine forests and along the cliff tops, with the Atlantic belowwww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
32 |
Whales & DolphinsSee the power, beauty and grace of whales amd dolphins in their natural habitatwww.dreamwavealgarve.com |
33 |
FishingTry shore, beach and cliff fishing along the Algarve’s stunning coastwww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
34 |
Football TrainingFootball training packages, tailor made to suit your team’s specific requirementswww.browns-club.com/en/ |
35 |
ArcheryTry your hand at Archery, set in the beautiful Parque da Floresta |
36 |
GlassmakingExperience wonderful examples of local glassmaking and crystal ware skills in Loule |
37 |
BasketballPlay basketball, anytime day or night in the wonderful floodlit court at Casa de Quintinha |
38 |
BeachesVisit some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe |
39 |
DolphinsSee Dolphins in Motion, a dream like show, at Zoomarinewww.zoomarine.com |
40 |
Off RoadExperience the pleasure of being off road, crossing small rivers, with Zebrasafariwww.zebrasafari.com |
41 |
Sir Cliff Richard's WineryVisit Sir Cliff Richard’s winery in Guia and enjoy the highest quality wines the region can offerwww.atasteofportugaltours.com |
42 |
Parachute JumpingWant to learn how to parachute? After a days training you can jump in company with two expertswww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
43 |
PaintballingChallenge your friends or family to a paintballing shoot out in the Algarve countrysidewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
44 |
MarketsAny day of the week you can visit a Market, proper markets for local people, with lots of authentic feel and atmospherewww.bestday.pt |
45 |
Birds of PreyTake in an extraordinary exhibition in which falcons, owls and eagles demonstrate powerful and agile flightswww.zoomarine.com |
46 |
Water ParkEnjoy lots of slides, water rides and family fun in the sun at Aquashowwww.aquashowpark.com |
47 |
TrampoliningExperience the delights of playing on the trampoline, with safety net, at Casa de Quintinha |
48 |
Liberto's NightclubVisit Liberto’s nightclub on The Strip in Albufeira, frequented by Footballers and Celebritieswww.albufeira.com/directory/default.asp?activ=2 |
49 |
Bike RideTake a bike ride along the many dirt trails that wind through the hills and coastline of the Sunny Algarvewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
50 |
Jam SessionEvery Friday night at the Lounge Bar in Boliqueime a jam session and they welcome new musicians to join in |
51 |
CasinosIf you like to gamble, try one of the fabulous Casinos in Vilamoura or Portimaowww.solverde.pt |
52 |
Rainbow ParkFor the little ones there is lots to do in the Rainbow Park at Aqualandwww.aqualand.pt |
53 |
Tropical BirdsSee the tropical birds show of macaws, parrots and cockatoos which reveal the colour, sounds and secrets of their Enchanted Forest at Zoomarinewww.zoomarine.com |
54 |
OrnithologyThe estuaries on the Algarve coast are a haven for many varieties of bird, with local and migrant species to spotwww.kayaktoursalgarve.com |
55 |
SkydivingSkydiving, an exhilarating sport, Algarve is the warmest jump site in Europe in the winter |
56 |
WalkingWalking in Algarve is stimulating, sauntering through gently rolling hills, past white washed cottages and citrus orchardswww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
57 |
Bull FightingSee a bull fight, and the bull is not killed |
58 |
SpasSpas, built as genuine temples of devotion to personal health and well beingwww.spavillasdagua.com |
59 |
Water RideEnjoy a high speed water ride with radical turns, for all you dare devilswww.marina-sports.com |
60 |
Evening CruiseAn evening cruise on a catamaran, watch the sunset in Algarve from the water, taking in all the rock formationswww.cruzeiros-da-oura.com |
61 |
AqualandAqualand, reputed to be Europe’s largest open air water park, with more than 1500 meters in length of aquatic activity funwww.aqualand.pt |
62 |
Tennis CoachingLooking for expert tennis coaching or it just feels like a long time ‘til next season, in Algarve with its sunny climate you can play tennis all year roundwww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
63 |
Plains, Helicopters and LimousinesBlueHeavenPortugal.com if you want to book a limousine, a jet or a helicopterwww. BlueHeavenPortugal.com |
64 |
Rio Formosa National ParkVisit Rio Formosa National Park if you are a seasoned ‘twitcher’www.ilha-deserta.com |
65 |
Wind SurfingWind surfing school, at Martinhal beach, for those wanting to learn a new sport |
66 |
SailingLearn how to sail your own ship round fabulous Algarve |
67 |
Work OutExpend some energy in the newly fitted out Gym at Casa de Quintinha |
68 |
Happy Ostrich FarmA day out in Tavira at Happy Ostrich farm promises many fun filled moments |
69 |
Lawn BowlingPlay lawn bowling on well kept greens, with spectacular views over the coast and countrysidewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
70 |
Clay Pigeon ShootingSpend a day clay pigeon shooting in Vilamoura, for beginners or experienced shooters |
71 |
Climbing & AbseilingArtificial climbing and abseiling walls for the younger kidswww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
72 |
Coastal CavesOver 2000 caves to explore on mainland Portugal and more along the coastlinewww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
73 |
Galleries & ExhibitionsSpend a day visiting the many Art Galleries and Exhibition centres, in local public hallswww.bestday.pt |
74 |
Algarve CyclingCycle in Algarve, meander along its ancient by ways, roam woodland paths and discover medieval walled townswww.portugal-sport-and-adventure.com |
75 |
Visit Eastern AlgarveVisit Eastern Algarve by luxury coach and take in Faro, Olhao, and more, en-route to Ayamonte in Spain for shoppingwww.paradise-tour.com |
76 |
FadoExperience the delights of Fado, a form of singing, at one of the many amateur competitions held in the Algarve |
77 |
Mini FunA fun day out at Bellavista Leisure Park, for mini golf, tennis, a fun factory and mini moto 4 quad bikes for the young oneswww.bellavistaleisurepark.com |
78 |
Coarse FishingCoarse fishing for carp, bass, barbell and more in Algarve’s well stocked rivers, dams and lakeswww.riominho.com |
79 |
Trip to LagosA half day luxury coach trip to Lagos, town of the discoveries and Sagres, Henry the Navigators fortresswww.paradise-tour.com |
80 |
4D MoviesSee a 4D movie, using state of the art digital, with special effects to explore the greatest dangers facing the earth todaywww.zoomarine.com |
81 |
Tennis TournamentsInternational tennis tournaments, Estoril Open and ATP Seniors tour, to see legends on the court |
82 |
Krazy WorldEnter subtropical gardens, ponds and lakes at Krazy Worldwww.krazyworld.com |
83 |
Health ClubsGo to one of the many Health Clubs on Algarve, offering a huge range of studio classes, something for all abilitieswww.browns-club.com/en/ |
84 |
Historical TourTake in an historical tour of the Algarve, finishing at Cape St. Vincent the most south western point of Europewww.paradise-tour.com |
85 |
Multiplex CinemaOn the very rare day it rains! Visit the multiplex cinema in Guia, and dine after in one of the amazing range of cafes and restaurants in the centrewww.algarve-portal.com/en/shopping/shopping_malls/ |
86 |
Wildlife ConservationVisit Omega wildlife conservation park, conserving many endangered species, see the animals in lovely surroundings |
87 |
Trip to LisbonTake a day trip to Lisbon, Capital of Portugal, with time for shopping in the beautiful Rossio squarewww.paradise-tour.com |
88 |
Monuments, Castles & RuinsFor the Historians, Algarve has many Monuments to visit, from Hispano-Moslem castles, to Roman ruinswww.bestday.pt |
89 |
Al Fresco DiningEnjoy dining, al fresco, beneath the stars in the wonderful Algarve climate |
90 |
Beach ParaglidingParaglide over the Algarve’s beaches |
91 |
Country FestivalSample a genuine Portuguese Country festival, in an old farmhouse, serving typical Portuguese food and musicwww.bestday.pt |
92 |
Porches PotteryVisit Porches Pottery, with its original designs and unique colours, they will also ship your purchase home for you |
93 |
Folk Music & DancingExperience folk music and folk dancing in the many restaurants and bars, for a charming example of local cultural night lifewww.albufeira.com/directory/default.asp?activ=2 |
94 |
River Boat CruiseA scenic river boat cruise on the Rio Guadiana, between Portugal and Spain and enjoy a delicious traditional lunchwww.riosul-tours.com |
95 |
Rock n BowlSpend an evening with friends in the sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere at Rock n Bowl fun centre in Guiawww.algarve-portal.com/en/shopping/shopping_malls/ |
96 |
Roma Golf ParkA family day out at Roma Golf Park, near to the Roman ruins of Cerro da Villa, an American style leisure parkwww.romagolfpark.com |
97 |
Rugby TrainingBring your Rugby team to the Algarve and train at one of the many camps, in a wonderful climatewww.browns-club.com/en/ |
98 |
Visit SevilleVisit Seville, capital of Andalusia, site seeing at Plaza de Espanha and Alcazar Royal palace and time for shoppingwww.paradise-tour.com |
99 |
Slide & SplashAnother chance to stay wet for a whole day, at Slide & Splash with the trilling black hole ridewww.slidesplash.com |
100 |
ShoppingShopping in Algarve shopping and entertainment centre, with its excellent range of well known shopswww.algarve-portal.com/en/shopping/shopping_malls/ |
101 |
Athletics TrainingAthletic training camps, prior to the busy summer season, a superb environment within which to trainwww.browns-club.com/en/ |
