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Lagoa: Slide & Splash Water Park Entrance Ticket

1. Lagoa: Slide & Splash Water Park Entrance Ticket

Enjoy a day at Slide and Splash in Lagoa with its more 25 attractions. Relax in the cabanas, unwind with a massage, visit the fish spa center, and more. Experience the newest area of the park, home to the "Big Fall" a full-speed shuttle, the "Boomerang" a float trip with light effects, and 6 lane "Race". Discover pools and water slides suitable for guests of all ages. For younger guests, enjoy the fantasy water world of Tropical Paradise and the children's Foam Slides. Thrill-seekers can ride the gravity-defying Big Wave or the new Big Fall, the fastest "trip-capsule" in the park – only for the bravest. Enjoy the Disco River, the Black Hole, the Banzai, shows with macaws, massages, the massage and fish spa, 6 dining locations, and more. Relax in the leisure area with its 15 cabanas. It's an extra charge to experience these new areas reserved for groups of 4, 6, or 10 people. Enjoy perks such as fridge use, safes, and discounts at the restaurant and shop.

Algarve: Aquashow Park Entry Tickets

2. Algarve: Aquashow Park Entry Tickets

Book your day ticket for Aquashow Park, Portugal’s largest and most popular water and thematic park. Enjoy numerous attractions and leisure areas scattered throughout the park with an outdoor swimming pool, children's spaces, slides, restaurants, and bars. Find a variety of slides for all ages, including 32-meter-high Kamikaze slides for the sensation of surfing on a big wave, the Speed Race where you can compete with other guests, the White Fall which invites the bravest for a unique slide, and the Wild Snake for a ride into the dark. If you're visiting with little ones, take them to the mini-park world for a fun and safe experience with slides and other water attractions. Relax in the swimming pool, jacuzzi, or in green areas with sunbeds. Try one of the park's main attractions, the wave pool, simulating real sea waves. Find the biggest Water Coaster in Europe, reaching a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour. Go on the thematic Air Race ride that has you sitting inside a real airplane doing aerobatics and stunts. Another top thematic attraction is the Top Swing, a 12-meter high pendulum that gives you a 110-degree spin. Head to the show area to enjoy shows featuring birds of prey, exotic birds, and reptiles. Once you've worked up an appetite, go to one of the snack bars or BBQs. You can also find a small souvenir shop, changing rooms, lockers, and other facilities.

From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

3. From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

Begin your island-hopping trip with your captain who will act as your tour guide. First, stop at Lighthouse Island, where you can visit its village, get a drink, go to the beach, and explore the neighborhoods of beautiful houses. Continue on to Culatra Island for a few hours for a picnic lunch or visit one of the local restaurants. Culatra Island has beautiful swimming areas, if you prefer to play in the water instead of eating here. Stop on the island for 2 hours to enjoy lunch and to explore the village. Next, make your way to Armona Island or Desert beach , depending on the season. In the summertime, Deserta beach hosts a beautiful, wild beach with no buildings. Explore either the Ria Formosa for a swim, or take in the Atlantic Ocean side of the island. The beautiful Armona Island is inhabited all year-long with locals and vacationers. Discover its deserted beach and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Algarve Coast: Dolphin Watching & Cave Tour

4. Algarve Coast: Dolphin Watching & Cave Tour

Explore the Algarve coast which is legendary for pirate adventures and pristine beaches. Cruise along the coast between Albufeira Marina and Carvoeiro beach on a luxury boat that offers you the chance to swim, relax, and maybe even see a dolphin or two. Begin with a relaxing ride through the caves and rock formations that make this landscape so unique. Stop for swim in a stunning location with stunning views. Head out to sea in your search for the playful dolphins who call these waters home. Enjoy sailing along in comfortable vessel that is ideal looking for dolphins. Learn facinating facts about these majestic animals from your guide. Return to the meeting point at the end of your tour.

Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket

5. Albufeira: MiniGolf Adventure Park Entry Ticket

Located in the heart of Albufeira, MiniGolf Adventure Park promises fun and entertainment to all who visit. With unique facilities, the conditions are perfect for you to perfect your game. Work your way around the 20-hole course, with magnificent waterfalls in the background. If you have never played mini-golf before, now is your chance to learn. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings while relaxing and having fun with family and friends.

Algarve: Go-Kart Experience at Karting Almancil Family Park

6. Algarve: Go-Kart Experience at Karting Almancil Family Park

Enjoy a day at Karting Almancil, a unique go-kart park in Algarve that is open all year round. Try out the 3 different go-kart tracks designed for all ages and levels of experience. Jump on the go-karts and drive on the 3 different tracks, including the 760-meter main track that is a replica of the former Formula 1 circuit of Jacarepaguá in Brazil With different types of circuits, Karting Almancil offers activities for children between 3 and 6 years (KARTING MINI F1), between 6 and 12 years (KARTING JUNIOR), for adults with the KARTING 200 CC (ideal for beginners) and the KARTING 390 CC, designed for more experienced riders. The park also offers a play area for children, a snack bar, and even a small petting zoo to offer entertainment throughout the day.

Pirate Ship Cruise along the Algarve Coast

7. Pirate Ship Cruise along the Algarve Coast

We hoist our pirate flag, lift the anchor, and away we go! On the beautiful Pirate Ship Leãozinho ("little lion"), we will explore the most treasured spots along the Algarve Coastline and discover why these hidden gems became the favored home of generations of daring pirates. As we set sail, we'll see enchanting rock formations on our historical ship. If you feel like a sip from the ol' barrel of rum to lift your spirits for our cruise, we've got an onboard Pirate Bar that's perfect for quenching your thirst. The wind whips through the sails, and your comfortable seating lets you look out on all of the most beautiful beaches and breathtaking formations along this coastline. We will even have the chance to head out onto the Atlantic, passing the soft, sandy beaches of San Rafael, Castelo, and Praia da Gale. Of course, no pirate adventure is complete without having to "walk the plank", and you'll be happy to do so as you end up in the refreshing and beautiful waters below! Your swim in the clear waters is the perfect rejuvenating dip before we set sail and return to the Marina of Albufeira.

Vilamoura: Family Golf Park Game

8. Vilamoura: Family Golf Park Game

Enjoy a fun mini-golf game with your friends and family at Family Golf Park. Play the entertaining, Roman themed courses set in a beatiful garden. Family Golf Park is a leisure and entertainment space designed for the whole family, where adults and children can experience the thrills of a Super Mini-golf course. The park is located in an area surrounded by green spaces where you will find two hundred species of trees and plants in a setting containing replicas of Roman monuments. Suitable for all ages, the Family Golf Park combines healthy competition, learning and outdoor activity, where you are invited to overcome the challenges along the two 18-hole courses: the Via Appia, devoted to the history of the Roman Empire, and the Via Lusitânia, devoted to the Roman Empire’s occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. And to make the experience even more exciting, at every hole, you will find important facts about the Roman period in the Iberian Peninsula.

Algarve: Aqualand Entrance Ticket

9. Algarve: Aqualand Entrance Ticket

Cool off at Portugal's most exciting waterpark: Aqualand Algarve. Located between Albufeira and Portimão, Aqualand Algarve is a space of pure water fun, lasting the entire day. The park has something for everyone, from the "Children's Paradis" area with mini slides and activities for the most adventurous kids, while grown-ups can try out high adrenaline levels on “Banzai” with a vertical fall of 23m. Be it the sea waves in the Surf Beach wave pool or the speedy “Hydra”, with its three slides for simple and double floats, a great day is guaranteed. The park also features a semi-Olympic swimming pool, unique among the water parks in Portugal. With something for the whole family, your trip to Aqualand is sure to be a great day out.

Faro: Kayak Hire in Ria Formosa Natural Park

10. Faro: Kayak Hire in Ria Formosa Natural Park

Paddle through the Algarve's famed blue waters in a kayak. The Rotomod sit-on-top kayaks are stable, safe, comfortable, and easy to use, making them the perfect way for you to explore the waters of the Algarve. You don’t need any experience to get the most out of your very own kayaking adventure. Various types of kayaks are available for rent. The first is the Rotomod Ocean Duo, a comfortable double kayak that can seat up to 2 adults. There is also the Rotomod Ocean Quattro, perfect for families. This kayak can seat up to 2 adults and 1 child. The Rotomod Tango is a heavy duty solo kayak, ideal for bigger paddlers or people travelling with a lot of heavy gear. If you don’t have that much gear, then the Toromod Mambo might be for you, with excellent maneuverability from this solo kayak. Just for your safety, your kayak hire will also include light paddles and comfortable safety vests.

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What people are saying about Faro

This Mini Golf Course is THE BEST. There are two courses to play on., each with 18 holes. One is more about your skill and the second one is about your aim. Both of them are fun and competitive. The staff are great and the grounds are in excellent shape. There is a small cafe to purchase drinks and snacks. The next day I wanted to go back and play again - it’s that much fun! The area that it’s in is beautiful with lots of green space and beautiful homes. We did find that the signs for the golf course were not good. There should be bigger signs and more of them for travellers trying to find the course.

Really fun experience, not too short and not too long. The guides were friendly and funny, the boat was comfortable, and the scenery was gorgeous. Not to mention a dip in the Atlantic was delightful with unexpectedly warm waters!

Fantastic experience we chose the speed boat very comfortable had a great tour guide speaking many different languages got to see the dolphins went early 10am also visited benagail cave. I would highly recommend

It was very simple and easy. The men that served us were nice. Such a fun experience me and my partner enjoyed the 22 different games

We had a fantastic time at this park, loads of fun. highly recommended.