7 action-packed activities to enjoy in the Algarve /

For those who like to pack as much as possible into their holiday and indulge in a few exciting things, Algarve Tourism has prepared a top list of adrenaline fueled activities that will get your heart racing and tell your family and friends about their experience for the coming years.

With over 200 km of golden coastline, caves to explore and great surf breaks, the region is the perfect backdrop for kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing and surfing. Inland, trails winding their way through almond groves and whitewashed villages to the mountainous region of Monchique are great for off-road adventures.

After a busy week of activities, there is no better place to relax than on one of the 85 Blue Flag beaches, for which the Algarve is awarded annually.

1. Off road buggy tour

Are you ready for the ride of your life? Well, your ticket to an unforgettable off-road adventure awaits. With Extremo Ambiente you will embark on an exciting off-road tour on a Polaris RZR vehicle that will take you through the amazing landscapes of the Algarve, whizzing down dirt roads, hills and rivers.

Costs: € 140,- for 2 persons

2. Jet Ski Tour

If you are looking for an exciting way to get to know the Algarve coast and visit its magnificent caves, there is no better way to do it than with a jet ski tour with Royal Nautic. Feel the adrenaline rush through your veins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of the coast on your high-speed jet ski.

This unique experience will show you a completely different side of the Algarve. And for those who like cruising along the coast in a more leisurely way, they can opt for a slower ride as a family or couples getaway.

Cost: Hire for 3 hours from £190 per adult. Skippered charter for an hour and 30 minutes from £196 per adult

3. Tandem Air Dive

Securely attached to your qualified tandem skydive instructor, you will experience the thrill and excitement of a free fall while taking in some of the Algarve’s most spectacular and incredible views. The Skydive Algarve activity is open to anyone over the age of 16*, even if you’ve never jumped before.

Thrill seekers can choose from a variety of packages, including a choice to jump in a tandem from 10,000 or 15,000 feet. Parental consent required for 16/17 year olds.

Cost from £153 per person.

4. Mountain biking

For those who prefer to explore new destinations by stairs, the Algarve offers a varied landscape, from rugged mountain peaks to the dazzling Atlantic coast, through the typical Algarve barrocal. Popular Portuguese Trails routes include the Via Algarviana, an inland route that connects Alcoutim in the far east to Cabo de São Vicente in the far west and consists of rural trails through the mountains and valleys allowing you to see the wide variety of fauna and flora of this region and to immerse in the local culture of rural villages. On the west coast, the Rota Vicentina has many popular routes that offer beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Visit Algarve Bike Holidays for guided daily bike tours. Daily tours cost £47 and include bike, helmet, guide and insurance. Mountain bike hire is £23 per day.

5. Open Top Jeep Tour – Best of the West

To see the Algarve from a completely different angle, a tour in an open-top jeep in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park in the southwest of the region, with Geographic Algarve, is a must. Expect beautiful beaches, rocky coastlines, breathtaking views, fishing villages, paleontological sites, historical insights and soaring birds.

Cost: £81 per person.

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6. Surfing

With its emerald green waters and waves, the Algarve reigns as one of Europe’s greatest surfing playgrounds.
If you want to break some waves, Freeride Surf School in Sagres, Portugal’s most southwestern point, is the perfect choice for your surfing holiday.

From group lessons to private lessons or surf guides, the surf school has the best team of professionals for surfers at every level. With lessons running from March to December, surfers can choose from one-day packages to six-day lessons.

Costs start from £55 per person for a day and from £153 per person for 3 days.

7. Kayaking/cave exploring

BlueFleet’s breathtaking guided kayak tour in Ponta De Piedade navigates you through a labyrinth of caves, arches, rock formations and secret beaches, allowing you to discover the beauty of the Portuguese coastline at sea level.

And you are free to enjoy all the beauty while an experienced guide gives you the necessary tips and techniques to safely navigate your kayak through the caves. Over the course of two hours and 15 minutes, kayakers cover a distance of 10 kilometers, which is equivalent to 5.4 nautical miles.

Costs: € 35.00 pp for adults and children. Minimum age 6 years.