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The Algarve is a wonderful unique location to visit and enjoy
an unforgettable holiday - whatever your interests you can
always find an answer in the Algarve!
Family are well provided for with a large variety of things to
do and see. The Portuguese love children and know how to make
them smile! On this Page are listed a few of the many ideas for
your family visit.
BEACHES - There are so many beaches to choose from. They
vary in size from small rocky coves to long open stretches of
sea washed sand. Most of them are located on the south coastline
but there are several on the west coast that attract fewer
visitors. All the popular beaches are attended by at least one
trained Life Saver and they display flags to indicate the local
sea conditions for swimming. When one of their flags is flying
they are in attendance.
Most beaches have competent Sea Sport Centres that provide
equipment and facilities to enjoy a variety of sports including:
Body boarding, Jet skiing, Para-skiing, Sailing, Scuba-Diving,
Surfing, Water-skiing, Windsurfing
Even the less popular beaches have normally a Café/Restaurant
in which to enjoy a memorable meal of freshly caught fish or
shellfish prepared and served in its local manner.
CHILDREN - Children of all ages are well catered for with
many interesting places and things to do. Firstly, there are a
number of Water Parks with full facilities to spend the whole day
sliding down water chutes or daredevil slides! There are four
other Parks also deserving a visit, Zoomarine, Crazy World, Roma
Mini-Golf Park and the Algarve Zoo. Or for something different -
join the grownups and others in a Safari Jeep trip up into the
hills! Just in case the weather is not sunny enough there are
Cinemas along the coast showing the latest film releases, or
perhaps a game of Ten-Pin Bowling.
Many of the Hotels have organised daily events for children and
some have specially built play areas for the younger ones that
are staffed by experienced personnel.
HEALTH & BEAUTY - Besides the beneficial soaking up
the wonderful sunshine, the ladies in the family can take the
opportunity to visit one of the Health Spas and the many Beauty
Salons. They are scattered along the Algarve and they offer a
variety of treatments and services. The Beauty Salons are nearly
all run and staffed by persons whose mother tongue is English - so
communication is easy. For the men in the family, many salons
offer a variety of treatments from massage, reflexology to the
more pampering indulgencies of facials and grooming techniques.
The Health Spas are specialized and offer a selection of
treatments associated with beneficial effects of the sea and its
natural by-products. Many people travel to the Algarve just to
treat themselves to one of these beneficial Spa courses.
This holiday could be just that opportunity to treat the body
to a moment of smoothing relaxation and beautification - and its
after-effect of reborn energy and self-ability!
RELIGION - Listed below are the major sought after faiths
that are practiced in the Algarve. There are also a large number
of other active faiths to be found throughout the region.
Catholic Church - Mass - 12.00 & 18.00
Erev Shabbat - 282 416 710
International Christian Fellowship - 282 495 243
International Evangelical Church of the Algarve - 289 328 635
Pentecostal Church - 282 764 040
St Vincents Anglican (C of E) - 289 366 720
SPORT - The Algarve is a home for sport whether it is
indoor or outdoor. Throughout the year there are organised
numerous international and national sport events. These are to be
found listed in the printed brochures that are well distributed by
the Algarve Tourist Board. As there are so many different
activities that take place along the coast we have listed below
some of the major ones.
Archery, Badminton, Ballooning, Bird Watching, Body Building,
Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Horse Riding, Karting, Lawn
Bowling, Mini-golf, Organised Walking, Rugby, Skate Shooting,
Squash, Ten-Pin Bowling, Tennis, Track Athletics
TOURS - There are several Tours from which to choose. A
choice could be a trip along the Algarve, perhaps one to Lisbon,
or even to Seville and Gibraltar. In another section of this Site
there are interesting details about each Town to visit in the
Algarve. Many of these have fascinating historical backgrounds and
are well worth visiting. For the archeologically inclined there
are a number of Roman sites. One of the popular attractive events
is the local monthly market. As these are spread throughout each
month in the different Towns along the coast they can be visited
either by car or by an organised coach tour.
Another recommended way to see a different Algarve (sea conditions
permitting), is to take one of the several Boat Tours along the
coast. In all the Towns with ports there are a selection of local
companies with organised sea trips along the coast that can vary
from a few hours to an all-day event. Perhaps you will choose a
trip that includes a visit to one of the more secluded beaches,
then ferried ashore to enjoy a sardine lunch grilled by the crew
and washed down with local wine!
YOUR OWN THING - The Algarve lends itself to personal
enjoyment. Counting the number of different wild orchids growing
around Sagres; walking backwards in time when visiting the rustic
hidden villages in the hills behind the coast; driving back from an
unforgettable lunch in a local tavern having had a little too much
good food and wine with your ever-friendly host Manuel; strolling
along a beautiful beach wondering why nature is so strong and yet
insensitively variable; basking by your pool trying to forget that
all too soon it must come to an end. What ever you choose to do
there is still this special sense of freedom in the Algarve style
of living. Everything is here to be enjoyed today so indulge
yourself and your family! |
