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Algarve: 30-Minute Jet Ski Experience

1. Algarve: 30-Minute Jet Ski Experience

Take your holiday up a notch when you take to the water on a Yamaha Waverunner jet ski. See a different side of the Algarve on a thrilling 30-minute high-powered adventure. You’ll start out with a safety briefing before heading out on your own to join the high-adrenalin world of jet skiing! The jet skis available for this activity are 1,100cc, 110hp Yamaha Waverunners. It’s not a problem if this is your first time on a jet ski as you’ll be given a safety briefing and also provided all necessary assistance. Enjoy the experience and have fun driving this amazing machine!

Albufeira: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

2. Albufeira: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Adventure across the underwater world, by learning to scuba with a licensed instructor. This experience will provide you with enough know how to scuba across the world. Learn about the equipment and application. Then, practice with a range of techniques to learn which suits you more.  Begin with a theoretical introduction, to explain he basics of the sport. Learn the safety drills, and practice getting acquainted by submerging in a pool. Then finally, dip in the sea to a maximum depth of 12 feet, under the guidance of professionals.  Receive a certificate that allows you to dive within a year skipping the theory and pool sessions. The final sea swim being a counted dive toward the 1 year valid certificate. 

Albufeira: Surfing at Galé Beach

3. Albufeira: Surfing at Galé Beach

Meet your instructors at Galé Beach beach, store your belongings and get your wetsuit and surfboard together for some time in the sun and surf. Learn the basics of surfing once on the beach. Let your instructors guide you step by step on how to catch and ride the waves. Have plenty of time to be in the water and practice your skills.

Albufeira: 2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson

4. Albufeira: 2-Hour Falesia Beach Surf Lesson

After stepping out of the van, you will be able to see the waves on the beach underneath you. How they conceal the sand, only to reveal it again a second afterward. You can breathe in the salty air and feel the sun on your skin as you slip into your wetsuit. When your feet touch the sand of the beach, your adventure is just one step ahead of you. In the hands of this surfing and snorkeling school based in Albufeira, you will have the opportunity to start from the ground up and learn how to surf. You will be brought closer to the ocean to experience memorable moments underwater and on your surfboard. You can try something new that you will broaden your horizons, it’s all about the experience.  Your lesson will be adjusted according to your skills, meaning that you can start on the sand or hit the water straight away to further your skills. Enjoy a hands-on, personal learning experience, as each instructor looks after around nine participants.

Albufeira: Paragliding and Paratrike Tandem Flights

5. Albufeira: Paragliding and Paratrike Tandem Flights

Experience the ultimate sensation of flying on the iconic Algarve coast, forging Mediterranean memories of the vast color palettes. Fly over the hot springs and enjoy the diverse landscape of southern Portugal whilst acquainting yourself with the coast of Albufeira through this panoramic paragliding flight. Get to soar through the air during this incredible experience whilst sunrise or sunset, witnessing the spectacular landscape and beach at this particularly beautiful time of the day. This is a trip you will certainly not forget. Depending on weather conditions, guests may fly on a paratrike (motor aided paraglide). This type of flight allows you to take a 10 km ride along the Algarve coast and over the beach, taking in spectacular views along the way.

From Albufeira: Half-Day Buggy Adventure Tour

6. From Albufeira: Half-Day Buggy Adventure Tour

From asphalt and gravel roads to mountain tracks and rocky paths, you'll get the thrill of driving a buggy on a range of terrains and always surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Soak up sweeping views as you rumble along rural trails and benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide. Want more? Spend more time buggy riding on the trail than on any other off-road guided adventure tour. Rumble through off-road trails and observe the beauty of our untouched nature. Stops are made for photography sights and relax time. A tour filled with adrenaline and fun riding a buggy in the Algarve countryside!

Albufeira: 2-Hour Surfing Lesson

7. Albufeira: 2-Hour Surfing Lesson

Meet at the local partner's kiosk, located near the car park at Galé Beach. You'll be provided with a wetsuit and surfboard and, after that, it's time time to get started. The lesson starts with a short warm-up and safety briefing right before you get in the water. The first part of the lesson consists of learning how to get to the waves. After practising that for a while, you'll get out of the water and learn how to stand up on your board while catching the waves. You'll work on that for the rest of the lesson as well, with the instructors by your side helping you and giving you direct feedback while you're in the water.

From Albufeira: Half-Day Winery Tour and Silves

8. From Albufeira: Half-Day Winery Tour and Silves

Start with pickup from your hotel or resort and travel by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through the Algarve countryside. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of cork trees, groves of orange trees, and picturesque villages throughout the journey.  Visit a family-owned winery and take a guided tour of the vineyard and wine cellar. Learn about the history of wine production in the region and the winemaking process. After the tour, enjoy tastings variety of wines produced onsite.  Then, travel to the charming town of Silves. Enjoy a short visit to the town and take a leisurely stroll along the cobblestone streets to the impressive Moorish castle - located at the top of the town. After some time in Silves, return to your hotel in Albufeira.

Albufeira: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk

9. Albufeira: Guided Tour by Tuk-Tuk

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or villa in Albufeira, and then travel around the city by tuk-tuk to marvel at its landmark monuments and a few surprises along the way. Discover some of the best beaches of the Algarve and get a friendly explanation about life in the city from your driver/guide. Benefit from the freedom to stop where you want to take souvenir photos or just admire the views as your driver chats about the history and culture of the area. Get a feel for the city's rich maritime history at the marina and fishing docks. Choose the evening tour to see the city illuminated for the night and get a feel for the excitement of its entertainment districts after dark.

Albufeira: Off-road Quad Bike Adventure

10. Albufeira: Off-road Quad Bike Adventure

Do something unique, get off the beaten track, and trek over rocky laneways on this off-road quad biking adventure. Begin your tour with a safety briefing to ensure that you are entirely comfortable with your quad and ready for a great day out. Choose from a 1-person or 2-person ATV. Start the tour on top of the windmill hill in Paderne and drive over quiet country lanes and dirt tracks until you arrive at the 12th-century Paderne Castle and learn about the history of the area from your knowledgeable tour guide. Continue over non-paved roads and ride through the local orchards such as orange and lemon groves and down woodland paths surrounded by olive, fig, almond, and carob trees. Stop along the way for photo opportunities, a stretch, and refreshments (included). Twist and turn through the countryside on a diversity of back roads of the Algarve before heading up the mountain again back to Paderne, taking in the remarkable scenery surrounding you.

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What people are saying about Albufeira

It's a perfect surfing lesson for beginners. Raphael is really kind and a great teacher. He tells you how to enjoy the waves so that you don't feel nervous. If you travel to Albufeira, make sure to learn surfing with them! Enjoying the sea with your eyes and experiencing it with your body are completely different dimensions.

I was the only person to sign up for the class on a chilly winter morning. Surprisingly, the instructor did not cancel and I ended up getting a private lesson with the whole beach to myself. The instructor was really friendly and constructive with feedback to help me improve my technique

We had excellent experience with Andre. He showed us mesmerizing spots in the albufeira and shared history of the town which we wouldn't know without a guide. I would highly recommend this tuk tuk tour for the best experience in the albufeira town. Many thanks again Andre.

lovely guide, very friendly and informative about the area. took us to see some beautiful beaches and into the town. thoroughly enjoyed this trip.

Our guide was lovely and full of local knowledge, we were very lucky as we had the jeep to ourselves. The sunset was beautiful.