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Albufeira: Algarve Kayak and Coastline Tour

1. Albufeira: Algarve Kayak and Coastline Tour

Board a catamaran at Albufeira marina for the short sail to Castelo Beach and the start of this 2.5-hour tour. Head out by kayak with your guide to see the bays, beaches and caves along the coastline. If the waters are calm enough, you’ll stop at a small deserted beach to enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea. After the guided portion of the tour, board the catamaran again and take another swim before returning to the marina. This kayak tour is meant to be relaxing but does require some physical effort. If at any time you wish to return to the catamaran, it will always be nearby.

From Albufeira: Benagil Hidden Caves Tour by Kayak or SUP

2. From Albufeira: Benagil Hidden Caves Tour by Kayak or SUP

Uncover the treasures of Benagil's coast on a stand-up paddle and kayak tour from Albufeira. Follow your guide to hidden caves and secluded beaches, and enjoy a drink on your boat ride back to the marina. Start your Benagil tour and depart from Albufeira Marina on a specially-built boat. Enjoy the stunning views of the coastline as you sail in the boat for 40 minutes, before stopping and transferring to the Kayak or SUPs. Paddle into the caves and caverns and stop to take pictures of the rock formations. You can choose to paddleboard and embrace the freedom to move around. You can reposition yourself to wherever you feel comfortable, standing up or on your knees. Have a safe and rewarding experience regardless of age or skill level. Alternatively, you can ride in a single kayak or double kayak. Gain confidence even as a beginner with a water safety briefing from your guide before starting the tour. Take a dive in the ocean before returning to the marina by boat, where you can enjoy a cool drink on board.

Albufeira: Single, Double or Triple Parasailing Tour

3. Albufeira: Single, Double or Triple Parasailing Tour

Get your thrills in the skies above Albufeira on a unique parasailing activity, and glide through the air for approximately 10 minutes. Experience the unique sensation of freedom that parasailing allows. Start by ascending from the platform on the stern of a boat, and rise safe and dry up into the sky in an individual, double or triple parasail. Fly up to a maximum height of 80 meters (262 feet) above sea level and get privileged views of the surroundings.  Soar over the city and soak up the silence as you experience an extraordinary sensation of peace and tranquility. Then, slowly start your descent and get the opportunity to touch the water prior to landing back on the platform, if you wish. 

Albufeira: Surfing at Galé Beach

4. 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: Parasailing Boat Trip

5. Albufeira: Parasailing Boat Trip

Go for an exhilarating parasailing boat trip off the coast of Albufeira, taking in the panoramic sights of Portugal’s beautiful resort city and sandy beaches. For a thrilling 10 minutes, feel the wind in your face while flying over the water, and enjoy the scenery from a bird’s-eye view.   This activity starts from Albufeira Marina, where the crew will share a safety briefing, and you’ll be given a life jacket and a harness that will connect to your parachute. After boarding the boat, you'll head out onto the open waters. The skipper will strap you into the harness, open the parachute, and slowly release the cable to start the flight. Reach a height of up to 80 meters and feel the adrenaline rush as you fly above the ocean for an unforgettable experience.   The overall boat ride lasts up to 1. 5 hours depending on the number of guests. 2- or 3-person flights are subject to sea conditions and techniques. After everyone has a chance to fly, enjoy the boat ride back to the marina.

Albufeira: Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

6. Albufeira: Surfing Lesson at Galé Beach

Discover the joy of surfing with this surf lesson at Galé Beach in Albufeira. Pick up practical skills and knowledge to help you advance your skills swiftly. Enjoy the use of a high-quality wetsuit and surf board during your lesson with a certified instructor. Meet your guide at the supplier's shop at the pier in Albufeira. Get fitted with a neoprene wetsuit and a surfboard. Start your lesson with a brief warm-up that includes safety instructions. Hop into the water and find out how to catch a wave. Practice for a while before being taught how to climb on the board while catching the waves. Work on fine tuning this skill for the rest of the lesson, with instructors at your side to help you and give you actionable feedback.

From Vilamoura: Sunset Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht

7. From Vilamoura: Sunset Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht

Take a romantic 2.5-hour sunset sailing cruise along the coastline of Vilamoura and Albufeira as you sail on a luxury sailing yacht. See beaches such as Falésia Beach and Tomato Beach from a different perspective. Enjoy a welcome drink with aperitifs as you sail along the coast watching the sunset over the horizon. Stop for a swim or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, or if you're feeling laidback, soak in the sun, relax, and listen to some music before heading back to Vilamoura.

Albufeira: 2-Hour Caves and Cliffs Kayaking Experience

8. Albufeira: 2-Hour Caves and Cliffs Kayaking Experience

After getting equipped with a lifejacket, kayak, and paddle, receive a brief introduction to kayaking 101. Then, it's time to get in the water with the instructors and start your kayaking adventure. The first moments will be spent to get familiarized with the newly learned paddling techniques. Once everyone in the group feels comfortable, set off to discover the magical landscapes and cliffs of Albufeira. Get up close to the cliffs and pass through stunning caves. Discover some hidden beaches around the area. Take a break at one of the hidden beaches and enjoy some free time to explore the area. Then, it's time to paddle back to the starting point in Coelha Beach where your kayaking experience ends.

From Albufeira: Benagil Caves and Dolphins Guided Boat Tour

9. From Albufeira: Benagil Caves and Dolphins Guided Boat Tour

Adventure into Portuguese waters for a unique combination of sightseeing experiences. Your skipper will help you watch for dolphins as you cruise along the Algarve coast. Soak up the charming natural scenery of the waterway between Benagil and Albufeira. As you tour the area, the skipper will guide you past fascinating natural caves and rock formations. You'll discover hidden beaches and learn about the background of this enchanting stretch of coastline. In the pure blue waters, catch a glimpse of dolphins playing in their pods. When possible, you'll be invited to take a moment on this 2.5 hour guided boat tour to swim in the beautiful, refreshing water along the picturesque coastline. Relax and enjoy the unforgettable natural beauty of your surroundings.

Algarve: 30-Minute Jet Ski Experience

10. 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!

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4.9 / 5

based on 43 reviews

Its about a 40-45 min ride on the RER train from the Madelaine (No.8 line) Metro station. You need to buy an RER train ticket. Metro tickets will not work. Also, get your return ticket once you arrive before going to the palace. We still had to wait 45 mins. on line to get in, and collect our audio guides. Once inside the Palace, it was very easy to follow what the audio guide was telling us. We went on a weekday and it was quite crowded. Outside in the gardens, it was wide open. You can rent gold carts (seats 4) or bicycles.

Nuno was an amazing instructor! I had an amazing time learning how to surf with him. He was very helpful and very good at keeping me motivated to learn and keep going at it with surfing. He made surfing a lot more interesting and fun for me!

It was an amazing experience with such wonderful views! The tour guide was lovely and always happy to help, telling you all about the surroundings! I would 100% recommend this tour it’s not one to sleep on! You’ll definitely enjoy it.

The guide was very attentive and nicely ! Unfortunately was a rainy day so we couldn’t see the dolphins! The guide has a very good playlist so we enjoyed watching the caves and the sea ! Totally recommend!

Eagle was my favourite guy I met on the holiday incredibly nice and good experience overall