Many local travel agents offer an extensive choice of guided tours and excursions to numerous destinations in Algarve, to Lisbon, Fátima, Gibraltar, Seville, etc.

This will give you the opportunity to get to know more of many interesting places in the region using these practical and affordable visits during your stay in Albufeira. We suggest, among many others, a visit to Cape St. Vincent, Lagos, Silves, Loulé or Quarteira markets, Alte, Querença, etc…

For those who enjoy the sea, there are, in Albufeira or Vilamoura marinas, several leisure cruise ships that take tourist for a few hours of sailing and admiring the stunning Algarve coast. Also much appreciated is a short trip in a small boat to discover caves, grottoes and small secluded beaches surrounded by steep cliffs along the Western coast.

Another fun way to discover the inner countryside of the Algarve is going on a jeep safari. Specialized companies organize these leisure and adventure daytrips for groups and families.

You will easily find ample information about all these mini-trips at your hotel reception desk or in many others places in Albufeira. Usually, buses or jeeps will pick you up at your accommodation before going on your journey.

In Guia, on the EN125 road, one will find the internationally renowned “Zoomarine”. This theme park presents daily different shows with performing dolphins, sea lions, birds of prey, parrots, etc. The area also offers large swimming pools facilities and some cool carrousels for the kids. The “must” in Zoomarine is to go for an interaction swim with the dolphins. (booking is required). Beside the entertainment, the park also hosts a rehabilitation center that receives and treats lost, injured or sick sea animals.

Besides the beach activities, the Algarve also holds various water fun parks. The famous water slides of many shapes and sizes will bring much animation and joy to its visitors. The most famous ones are: Aquashow (Quarteira), Aqualand (Alcantarilha), Atlantic Park (Quatro estradas), Slide & Splash (Lagoa).

In Algoz, on the way to Silves, stands Krazy World where, beside a great mini-golf and swimming pool, visitors can walk through a nice zoo presenting a variety of animals. One can also observe endangered species that are protected in the Omega Park in Monchique. In Bensafrim, the Lagos Zoo also offers a pleasant area where to watch some exotic animals.

If you fancy speed and thrill, kids and grown-ups can go accelerate on the Almancil Karting track. In Albufeira and many other touristy places, are other smaller parks where people can practice mini-golf, tennis, football and many other sports.