Tips & Tricks
Troia Golf (7570-789 Carvalhal, Grândola) – located one hour south of Lisbon (via Highway A2), this course is actually on a peninsula wedged between the Atlantic Ocean, the Sado Estuary and the Serra da Arrábida. Troia golf course is a major challenge to any golfer. Troia Golf is one of the links golf course (on […]
Praia da Galé (beach) — this beach is located to the west of Albufeira and runs round the Bay of Armação de Pera to the town. The western part is wide and open while the eastern end has more rocky outcrops, wonderful rock formation, caves and grottoes. The rock pools are always a hit with […]
Praia da Barrinha (beach) – this is a local beach near Faro (located on the east end of the Ancão peninsula). This beach is accessible from the beach at Faro via a long wooden walkway or via boat (this beach has no buildings or road infrastructure). Activities typically conducted here include sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, surfing, […]
Ria Formosa Natural Park (near Olhão) – this park is a maze of canals, islands, marshes and barrier islands, stretching 60 km along the Algarve coast, between the beaches of Manta Rota and Garrão.
Praia do Tamariz (beach)(Estoril) — Located at the foot of the gardens leading up to Estoril Casino, Tamariz Beach was once known as Elegant Beach and graced by the high society that then spent their summers on the Estoril coast. It is still one of the most popular beaches given its central location and the […]
Zoomarine (Route N125, Km. 65, Guia, Albufeira) – this theme park has shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, seals, tropical birds, and birds of prey. There is also an amazing aquarium with sharks, various habitats, Cinema 4D, attractions, amusements, and swimming pools. There are also restaurants, souvenir shops, and photo souvenir areas (for picture taking with […]