Algarve

9 tours, trips, classes and tickets with approximate prices in GBP.

9 activities in Algarve

Benagil Cave by Boat, Algarve
Boat trip

Benagil Cave boat or kayak tour

A boat, kayak or paddleboard trip to the famous sea cave with a skylight, plus other coves along the coast.

  • Approx. £20–40 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 1h 30m
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Carvoeiro, Armação de Pêra or Portimão
  • Book ahead in summer; kayaks need calm seas
Ria Formosa Lagoon Boat Trip, Algarve
Boat trip

Ria Formosa lagoon boat tour

A trip through channels and sandbanks to islands with wide empty beaches, with a chance to see birds.

  • Approx. £18–35 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 2h 30m
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Faro or Olhão
  • Boats run daily in season
Praia da Marinha, Algarve
Boat trip

Dolphin-watching boat trip

A boat trip off the coast to look for dolphins, with a stop for swimming.

  • Approx. £25–45 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 2 hrs
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Albufeira, Vilamoura or Portimão
  • Sightings are not guaranteed
Zoomarine Algarve, Algarve
Tickets

Zoomarine Algarve

A marine-life theme park with dolphin, sea-lion and bird shows, aquariums and water rides.

  • Approx. £25–40 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 5 hrs
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Guia, near Albufeira
  • Buy online in advance
Sagres & Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve
Outdoor activity

Jeep safari in the Algarve interior

A guided off-road day through hills and villages, with a stop for lunch and a swim.

  • Approx. £40–65 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 5h 30m
  • Suitable for: Families, Friends & groups
  • Meeting area: Albufeira, Lagoa or Faro (pick-up)
  • Book in advance in summer
Loulé Municipal Market, Algarve
Cooking class

Cataplana cooking class

Learn to make the region’s signature seafood stew in a copper cataplana.

  • Approx. £40–70 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 3 hrs
  • Suitable for: Couples, Families, Friends & groups
  • Meeting area: Central Algarve (varies by school)
  • Book ahead in summer
Praia da Falésia, Algarve
Kayak & water sports

Surf lesson at Sagres or Arrifana

Beginner and intermediate surf lessons on the Atlantic beaches of the west coast.

  • Approx. £30–45 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 2 hrs
  • Suitable for: Families, Friends & groups, Solo travellers
  • Meeting area: Sagres or Aljezur
  • Wetsuit included; cold water even in summer
Ponta da Piedade, Algarve
Kayak & water sports

Ponta da Piedade kayak tour

A guided paddle among the grottoes, stacks and sea arches of the Ponta da Piedade cliffs.

  • Approx. £25–40 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 2 hrs
  • Suitable for: Families, Friends & groups
  • Meeting area: Lagos
  • Book a morning trip for calmer water
Albufeira Old Town & Nightlife, Algarve
Boat trip

Guadiana river safari

A slow trip along the river border with Spain, with villages and birdlife.

  • Approx. £40–65 per person
  • Approximate duration: About Full day
  • Suitable for: Couples, Friends & groups
  • Meeting area: Vila Real de Santo António or Alcoutim
  • Runs in season; book ahead

Prices are approximate per-person guides in GBP, not live prices. Operators, timings and availability change, so confirm on the official page before you book.

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