Things to Do in the Algarve - Best Tours, Activities & Experiences
Discover the best things to do in the Algarve. Book boat tours, dolphin watching, kayaking, wine tasting, surfing and more.
Activity Categories
- Boat Tours & Cruises - Explore the Algarve's dramatic coastline, hidden sea caves, and golden grottoes from the water. From small speedboats to traditional wooden boats, there's a tour for every style.
- Dolphin Watching - The Algarve coast is home to resident populations of bottlenose, common, and striped dolphins. Join a marine biologist-led tour for an unforgettable encounter.
- Kayaking & SUP - Paddle through sea caves, along cliff-lined coastline, and into hidden grottoes. Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding offer the most intimate way to explore the Algarve's coast.
- Wine Tasting & Food Tours - Discover the Algarve's booming wine scene and traditional gastronomy. From vineyard visits to market tours and cooking classes, taste the authentic flavours of southern Portugal.
- Surfing & Water Sports - From the powerful Atlantic swells of the west coast to the sheltered bays of the south, the Algarve offers world-class surfing, coasteering, and water sports for all levels.
- Jeep Safaris & Off-road - Leave the coast behind and discover the Algarve's wild interior. Jeep safaris explore the Monchique mountains, cork oak forests, and traditional villages time forgot.
- Cultural & Sightseeing - From Moorish castles to Roman ruins, the Algarve's cultural heritage runs deep. Explore historic Faro, the fortress town of Silves, and the end-of-the-world cliffs at Sagres.
- Sunset Experiences - The Algarve's west-facing coast delivers some of Europe's most spectacular sunsets. Experience them from a boat, a clifftop, or with wine in hand on a sunset cruise.
- Day Trips from Algarve - Use the Algarve as your base to explore Seville, Lisbon, Évora, and more. Guided day trips make it easy to experience Portugal and Spain's highlights without changing hotels.