Sports and Activities, things to do in Albufeira

Golfing

These days Portugal is as famous for the quality of its growing number of golf courses as for its rolling sandy beaches and 300 days of sunshine. There are more than 20 top quality, 18 hole courses on the Algarve, many of them around the towns of Albufeira and Almansil, about 20 minutes from Faro airport.

Swimming

Complex	- 4 large communal pools
Sea	- the beach at Albufeira is only 2Km away and a host of other beautiful beaches and coves are within easy reach.

Sailing

Marina de Albufeira - details of the large, popular marina in Albufeira.

Fishing

Licences are required both for sea fishing and inland freshwater fishing.

Sea Fishing

The locals fish off the pier at Albufeira Fisherman's Beach.
Hire boats are available for big game fishing from Albufeira and Vilamoura marinas.

Freshwater Fishing

Freshwater fishing is not a big sport in the Algarve.
In reservoirs (the Arade is the nearest), there are Black Bass, Carp, Perch and Eels.
In the rivers, notably the Guardiana, you can catch Mullet and Lampreys.

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving and other water sports can also be arranged from the marinas.
Easy Divers are located in Albufeira.

Horseriding

There are several riding schools within easy reach, see the Gids Tourist Guide.

Tennis

Tennis courts can be booked by the hour, either at one of the specialist centres with professional coaches on hand, or at any of the hundreds of private courts.

Balaia Golf Village.

Hotel Montechoro.

Quinta da Balaia.

Bowling

There is a bowling green at Clube Praia d'Oura, at the end of the famous strip in Montechoro. Visitors are always welcome and prices, including hire of woods, are reasonable.

Walking

The area is a rambler's paradise, with stunning coastal walks and beautiful inland routes, especially in Spring when an abundance of wild flowers are in bloom. There are two excellent walking books with maps at the villa for your use, giving detailed instructions for a variety of different walks.

Biking

Bicycles can be hired :

locally :	Easy Rider, Avenida da Liberdade n.º 115 8200 Albufeira Tel: 289501102 Fax: 289541078 easy.rider@netc.pt, 300m north of the old town square. Cycle hire shop next to Mary Ann's behind the Kilt & Kelt, just off the strip.
nearby :	Algarve Bike Hire The rental base is located in Gale, near to Albufeira.
generally :	CTTC Bike hire and delivery anywhere in Spain and Portugal.

Water Parks

Great fun for the whole family - just a short drive away (one to the west, near Porches, another to the east near Almancil). They may be closed during the winter months. Details from the reception or local Tourist Office.   Aqualand near Alcantarilha, north west of Albufeira.   Slide & Splash near Lagoa, west of Albufeira.