| Faro Airport Car Rental | | | | EN125, and it is situated 5 minutes drive past Lagoa, |
| For your holiday in the Algarve, things to do are easy | | | | about 30 minutes from Albufeira and 15 minutes from |
| to find. The Algarve isn’t just about great | | | | Portimão. Newer than Aqualand, but has the same |
| weather, fantastic beaches and wonderful fresh | | | | kind of attractions when you get there. Your decision |
| seafood. | | | | on which one to visit may well be better judged on |
| If you are on holiday with a young family, there will | | | | your location, rather than one being better then the |
| be days when you need to do something different | | | | other... click here for more information |
| than go down the beach. Luckily the Algarve has | | | | Aquashow |
| plenty of things on offer to keep the whole family | | | | Aquashow is a great park in Quarteira, near |
| amused and entertained. | | | | Vilamoura. A family water park, it has some good |
| These range from theme parks and water parks to | | | | white knuckle rides, including a rollercoaster. There |
| zoos, boat trips to go-karting, so you’ll have | | | | are more gentle rides for younger children (and older |
| plenty to choose from. Most of these Algarve | | | | adults!). For a more sedate time, try the Jacuzzi or |
| attractions are to be found between Faro and | | | | bird shows... click here for more information |
| Portimão to the west. | | | | Atlantic Park |
| Many of the theme parks and water parks offer bus | | | | Atlantic Park used to be called Wet and Wild. It is the |
| transport from tourist locations across the Algarve | | | | smallest of the Algarve water parks and is aimed at |
| for a modest cost (and sometimes even free). | | | | younger children (not as much daredevil excitement |
| Algarve Things to do - Theme Parks and Zoos | | | | as other Algarve water parks). There are a number |
| ZooMarine | | | | of water rides, children’s Quad bikes and bouncy |
| One of the most popular theme parks in the Algarve, | | | | castles, with daily high-diving shows in the summer. |
| Zoomarine is located on the outskirts of Albufeira and | | | | The park also has a good restaurant. |
| is a mixture of a marine centre, zoo and amusement | | | | If your looking for their website, then I don't think |
| park. The main attractions of the park are the | | | | they have one. |
| spectacular aquatic displays of dolphins and sea lions, | | | | Address: EN 125 Quatros Estradas, 8100 Loulé |
| and the fun fair for the kids. For an additional cost, | | | | – Portugal |
| you can spend time swimming with the dolphins too... | | | | Tel: 289 397 282 |
| click here for more information | | | | Algarve Things to do - Adventures |
| Krazy World & Algarve Zoo | | | | Dolphin Watching |
| Krazy World is a children’s theme park and zoo | | | | Dolphin watching is always a popular activity for |
| near Algoz, just north of Albufiera. Apart from being | | | | holidaymakers, and there are dolphins and whales to |
| a theme park, with mini-golf, a petting farm, pony | | | | be seen off the Algarve coast. So if you fancy an |
| rides and a fairground, it is also home to the Algarve | | | | hour and a half of dolphin hunting, then trips are |
| Zoo which is home to reptiles, snakes and the like. A | | | | available are available from various places along the |
| fun day-out for the family... click here for more | | | | Algarve coast. Check out our Algarve dolphin |
| information | | | | watching page for more details |
| Lagos Zoo | | | | Jeep Safari |
| About a fifteen minute drive north west from Lagos, | | | | A jeep safari is a great way to get a guided tour of |
| near Benasfrim, you'll find Lagos Zoo. It is not huge, | | | | the Algarve countryside and places off the beaten |
| but there are plenty of animals and birds to see. Best | | | | track. Prices include lunch and there are various pick |
| of all are the apes, which reside on their own island | | | | up points throughout the Algarve. There are a |
| paradise. There are more educational things for the | | | | number of companies who do this. Here is a selection |
| kids to get involved in as well as a petting farm and | | | | Mount Safari: Portimão - Tel: 282 420 800 |
| children's playgrounds... Find out more about it here | | | | Riosul: Monte Gordo - Tel: 281 510 200 |
| Algarve Things to do - Water Parks | | | | Zebra Tours: Albufeira - Tel: 289 583 300 / 965 040 |
| Aqualand | | | | 225 |
| Formerly known as The Big One, Aqualand is located | | | | Algarve Things to do - Excitement |
| near the town of Alcantarilha in between Albufeira | | | | Almancil Karting |
| and Armação de Pera about 15 km from Albufeira | | | | If you like the thrills and spills of Formula 1 racing, the |
| on the main EN 125 road. This is a family water park | | | | nearest you'll get to it in the Algarve is Almancil |
| with some exciting rides and a safer area for | | | | Karting. In Almancil, it has a number of race tracks |
| younger kids. Showing its age bit now, but still great | | | | for different ages and makes for an exciting day out. |
| fun... click here for more information | | | | Also there is a 'Western' style theme park, with a |
| Slide and Splash | | | | few additional attractions... |
| You will find Slide and Splash well sign posted on the | | | | |