| Long dry summers, mild winters and an average of 300 days of sunshine per year make the Algarve the ideal venue for the whole spectrum of sporting and out-door activities. In addition, the region offers a wide choice of fitness centres and luxury spas offering a range of therapies and beauty treatments. |
| For children the region offers a fabulous choice of activities and entertainment – here are a few suggestions: |
| Slide and Splash at Lagoa, Aqualand at Alcantarilha and Aquashow at Quarteira are easily accessible waterslide parks and offer several swimming pools in addition to a fantastic array of exciting ways to plunge yourself into the water at great speed. All parks operate a dedicated bus service for day trips from Albufeira. |
| Albufeira’s Zoomarine oceanographic theme park is one of Portugal’s most famous family attractions and is only a short drive away. Set in over 12 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, with several swimming pools, a choice of fairground rides and a network of lakes, the park also houses the “Oceanus” marine museum containing several aquariums including the giant shark aquarium and a cinema. |
| Also close-by is the Krazy World Algarve Zoo park featuring a range of attractions including two 18 hole mini golf courses, Krazy Golf and Jungle Golf - the latter winding its way through a ‘land that time forgot’ complete with life size dinosaur replicas peeping through the undergrowth. There are fairground rides, pony rides an animal petting farm. |
| The Lagos Zoo contains over 120 species of animals and some 200 species of plants. Here you can see several varieties of apes inhabiting specially constructed “primate islands” set in a lake with waterfalls and a healthy population of aquatic animals and birds. The zoo makes for an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable day out for all the family. |
| Circuito de Karting de Almancil is home to two fabulous carting circuits, the larger follows the exact layout of the Formula 1 track at Jacarepágua and was opened by Ayrton Senna himself. A smaller track is geared to younger drivers. There is a grandstand and club-house with bar and restaurant. Competitions are held regularly and many events are open to visitors. |