Full-day Ria Formosa islands cruise with local lunch

Tavira hop on and hop off tourist train

Book your Tavira hop on and hop off tourist train and discover places like Tavira castle, fishermen's quarters and more.

Faro hop on and hop off tourist train

Enjoy Faro hop on and hop off tourist train to stroll through the city streets and discover its historical monuments.

Silves and Monchique half-day tour from Albufeira

Visit Silves and its Castle, Cathedral and Archeology Museum, enjoy the panoramic views from the mountains, reach Fóia, the highest point in Algarve

Lagos and Sagres half-day tour from Albufeira

Visit Lagos, reach the most southwesterly point in Continental Europe, Cabo São Vicente in Sagres, admire Europe's most powerful lighthouse and Fortaleza de Sagres

SandCity ticket

With the world's largest sand sculpture exhibition on your doorstep, a trip out here promises all kinds of sandy fun and games. The International Sand Sculpture Festival runs every year near Lagoa with mega sculptures, workshops, activities and more to enjoy and be in awe of.There's nothing quite like it – 45,000 tonnes of sand, painstakingly sculpted into incredible artistic creations. Sculptors from all over the world come to take part and show off this different take on architecture. And with your ticket, you'll get to see it all and a few things more.Once you've searched out a few sculptures, there are activities for kids, demonstrations and workshops on everything to do with sand sculpting. There's even a fish spa if you need to relax your feet, and a snack bar to replenish energy levels before your next sculpture hunt. What's more, if you go between June and mid-September, you can take it all in at night.

Dolphin and cave watching cruise aboard the Insónia

Book this Dolphin and cave watching cruise aboard the Insónia and enjoy fantastic Atlantic Ocean views!

Full-day Ria Formosa islands cruise with local lunch

On this full-day tour, you set off from Olhao and cruise through the Ria Formosa, a 60-kilometre-long protected lagoon system that's loaded with barrier islands and wildlife like flamingos, herons and ospreys. You'll hop off at Farol Island to take views over the Atlantic from a lighthouse before heading to Culatra, where you can wander its fishing village and tuck into a fresh lunch of local fish and meat paired with wine. After a dip and some leisurely island time, you'll cruise back to Olhao and return to your hotel.

Ria Formosa four-hour sailing trip with lesson

From the inlets of quaint fishing villages to the rolling swells of the Atlantic, you'll have a chance to take the helm and learn how to sail along them both on this four-hour boat trip. The Ria Formosa Natural Park is a protected ecosystem scattered across a network of lagoons and barrier islands that are home to a host of wildlife – so you've every chance of spotting egrets, herons and sandpipers as you navigate the waters. Beginning at the waterfront of Fuseta, your Captain will show you the ropes of the boat – literally – before teaching you to sail along the lagoon, with time for a swim, too. Then, you'll head out in the open waters of the Atlantic before returning along the coast and soaking up the pretty pastel views of the village of Fuseta.

Ria Formosa kayak rental ticket

Paddle your way through the Ria Formosa Natural Park and its islands on a rented kayak, available in single, double or clear double options. Spend 2-4 hours exploring the Algarve coastline and bays, discovering hidden corners like Fuseta Island beach. You'll splash past oyster farms, salt pans and landmarks including Fuseta village with its church and tower. Adventure awaits along this striking stretch of shore.

Kayak guided tour of the Benagil Caves

Portugal's sunny south coast is best seen from the water, and kayaking is the most fun way to do it. No matter your age or fitness, the guides on this laidback outing get you paddling in minutes. From Praia da Albandeira, you'll hop in your kayak, learn the basics, and head out to explore hidden beaches, cliffs and the famous Benagil Caves – you know those seafront caves with a hole in the ceiling? Those caves. Slip into spots boats can't reach and get a close look at incredible rock formations before cruising back to shore.