What is a must do when in Alburfeira?

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   Heading out tuesday.Me, mrs and 4 kids 14,14,12 and 7. What would you say is a must do while there if this was to be our only trip to Alburfeira 

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Dave JS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17/July/2012 Location: Truro Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave JS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What is a must do when in Alburfeira? Posted: 26/July/2012 at 20:19
	Heading out tuesday.Me, mrs and 4 kids 14,14,12 and 7. What would you say is a must do while there if this was to be our only trip to Alburfeira

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Andrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Contributors Joined: 27/December/2008 Location: UK or Algarve Status: Offline Points: 3202	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andrew Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26/July/2012 at 20:36
	Old Town, both day and evening, and with kids that age either or both, depending on finances, Zoomarine and Slide & Splash. A day on the beach, they're all brilliant, and then whatever takes your fancy... Just my suggestions for a first visit with four kids of that age. Enjoy your trip whatever you do, I'm sure you will, do come back and tell us. By the by, if you enjoy quizzes and/or want to meet forumies off here... Floyds .. Wed and Sat nights, good times guaranteed.
	Andrew

Dave JS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17/July/2012 Location: Truro Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave JS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26/July/2012 at 20:45
	Thanks Andrew. Would you say slide and splash rather than aqualand?

Christina Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 21/April/2011 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 474	Post Options Post Reply Quote Christina Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26/July/2012 at 21:22
	I'd say aqualand as slide and splash is as it says "just slides" Aqualand has more attractions including a wave pool which the kids will enjoy. Zoomarine is a must as well.
	Christina James

bob d Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05/February/2008 Location: Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 968	Post Options Post Reply Quote bob d Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26/July/2012 at 22:23
	Sorry Christina but I would say Slide and Slash and Aquashow are miles better than Aqualand. In fact, unless it has been totally rebuilt recently, I would avoid Aqualand.
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john2604smith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05/December/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1543	Post Options Post Reply Quote john2604smith Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26/July/2012 at 22:35
	Totally agree with Andrew, Albufeira with it's cosmopolitan square and little streets and street entertainers, in a safe, happy vibrant atmosphere. If you have a car, drive 5 minutes from Albufeira and go to either rabbit beach or castelo beach with a picnic and have a day on the beach !!
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Christina Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 21/April/2011 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 474	Post Options Post Reply Quote Christina Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26/July/2012 at 22:35
	I havn't actually been to Aqualand for 2 seasons but enjoyed it the last time I went. When I've taken people with children to Slide and Splash they've been disappointed because apart from slides theres not much else there. Must admit i havn't tried Aquashow so its now on my List (thanks for tip bob d)
	Christina James

Andrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Contributors Joined: 27/December/2008 Location: UK or Algarve Status: Offline Points: 3202	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andrew Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27/July/2012 at 10:25
	Interesting... Slide & Splash I would have thought great for a family group of those ages, Aquashow is a bit more intense and has fairground type rides and a great log flume, Aqualand I don't think compares. If you go to Aquashow with your own transport in July or August you must get there early, the car park gets full then you park down the road, last time we came away the roadside parking extended for over a mile away! Not fun in that heat.
	Andrew

kevjrobbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12/January/2011 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 141	Post Options Post Reply Quote kevjrobbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28/July/2012 at 12:41
	We prefer aqua show as it is two parks in one. The water park side with slides and a massive wave pool, and the theme park side with log flumes and roller coaster rides.