ACTIVIES
THEME PARKS
ZOOMARINE (Guia)
This aquatic-focused zoo also has a fairground and a large swimming pool to make a perfect day out for the whole family. Throughout the day there are various shows featuring dolphins, seals or exotic birds, and a Birds of Prey exhibition. For those who love dolphins there is an interaction programme where you can swim with the dolphins; pre-booking is essential. FUN GUARANTEED! For transport details and your 10% discount please ask at Reception!!
SLIDE & SPLASH (Lagoa)
For an active day out, this water park has various slides for all ages. Ideal for the whole family and only 20 minutes drive away. For the braver amongst you, try the Kamakazi or the Black Hole. For transport details and your 10% discount please ask at Reception!!
KRAZYWORLD (Algoz)
This is a Theme park with tropical pools and live shows with crocodiles and snakes, crazy golf, fairground rides, and a petting farm. Suitable for younger children.
ON LAND
HORSE-RIDING (Near Lagos)
There are many riding centres with Lusitano horses for adults and ponies for children. Those who have not been in a saddle for a while may want to take a few lessons before riding out over sand dunes or on trails though pine forests. "Quinta Paraíso Alto" at Bensafrim has a variety of rides to suit all standards, including lessons, 2 hour hacks and moonlight rides.
CYCLING (Near Lagos & Sagres)
If you’re feeling energetic, Montain Bike treks offer the perfect opportunity to see the Algarve’s unique coastline, wildelife and plants. Sagres Natura was developed to promote outdoor sporting activities that can be practised in and around Sagres, the town at the extreme SW point of Portugal. They offer cycling tours around the area and provide all equipment, including "Giant" mountain bikes and safety helmets.‘Extreme Algarve’, based in Lagos offer a similar service more locally.
LAGOS ZOO (Barão São João, Near Lagos)
A popular day out especially with younger children. The ethos of the zoo is to promote education alongside conservation and often animals are bred in the zoo for return to the wild. There are many primates at the zoo and 3 interconnecting islands are inhabited by a large troop of monkeys. There are also children's play areas.
AT SEA
MARINA DIVE TIME (Lagos and Jardim da Meia Praia)
The Marina Dive Time is the newest PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) dive centre on the Algarve and the instructors can take you from Discover Scuba Diving to the PADI open water diving course. There are also daily boat dives, night dives and 1-to-1 executive courses available.
The Marina Dive Time will be holding "try-dives" at Jardim da Meia Praia during the summer. You will learn some basic skills in the pool and feel what it's like to breathe underwater and be totally weightless. From there you can move onto your first dive experience in the ocean, and the Algarve has many interesting dive sites waiting for you to explore: shipwrecks, caves and reefs with an abundance of life.
DOLPHIN WATCHING (Dolphin Seafaris, Lagos)
An exhilarating experience for all the family watching dolphins playing in their natural habitat and swimming in large groups alongside and underneath the boat on the 1-2 hour trip.
SOUTHWEST CHARTERS (Lagos)
Southwest Charters have a full fleet of sail, power and sports boats for half day, full day and week charter Whether it is a sporty speedboat for a day's fun and water-skiing, a luxurious motor yacht to impress family and friends, or a stylish sailing yacht to catch the summer breezes, Southwest Charters will give you a day to remember.
Typically leave Lagos Marina at 10 am, and head west towards Sagres stopping for a swim along the way. Then either anchor for lunch on board or moor at a restaurant. The afternoon can be spent sailing, or motoring along the coast, enjoying all the delights of the Algarve. Return to Lagos at 5pm for a drink in South Bar and stay to watch the sun go down behind the old town, planning your next trip on the water.
SURFING (West Coast)
If you've never done this cool sport before, now is your chance! The western Algarve is full of fabulous surf beaches. "Extreme Algarve" offer a full days surf experience with qualified instructors. Lunch is provided so all you need is a towel, sun block and bags of enthusiasm!
WATER SPORTS (Lagos and Luz)
On Meia Praia and Praia da Luz beaches there are watersports centres. Try out a Banana Boat trip, parasailing, pedal boats or other seasonal activities.