SLIDE AND SPLASH

The name says it all – a day of sliding down the Kamikaze or the Black Hole and splashing in the Olympic sized pool. The park is good for children of all ages, particularly excellent for the little ones.

With over 25,000m of grass areas there is plenty of room for everyone, even at the height of the season. If you’re not inclined to try the slides you can relax in the shade of a palm tree, enjoy a leisurely swim in the Olympic sized pool or sit back in the jacuzzi.

There are lots of slides to choose from – the more adventurous Kamikaze, Bonzai and Black Hole, to the slightly less daunting plunge pools and wide lane slides. The children´s area is great - 1200m of fun – with a water spitting dragon, elephant slides, tunnel slides and wide lane slides.

There are several kiosk selling snacks, ice creams and drinks and a self-service restaurant. There is a first aid post, just in case. The park is clean and well maintained and each slide has its own lifeguards. You can hire out sun loungers, parasols and lockers if you wish.

It is located near Lagoa. Travelling along the EN 125, from Portimão to Lagoa, at the first roundabout take the first exit sign posted to Estombar and Slide and Splash. Follow the road passing a small petrol station and roundabout. Slide and Splash is on your left.

From 10am until 6pm, Slide and Splash is opened every day.

AQUALAND

Aqualand is located in the central area of the Algarve, near the town of Alcantarilha (Armaçao de Pera), 15 Km from Albufeira.

The Water Park provides 6 hectares of family fun to occupy you for the whole day. Within the landscaped gardens is a choice of thrills that offer speed, excitement, or just gentle pleasure.

For the daredevil, try the Banzai gliding down 22 meters of sheer excitement. Also, have a go on the Kamikaze, a 92.50 meter bi-slide! For the less adventurous there is a choice of the Wave Pool, the Kamikaze the Flying Carpets and the Raging Rapids.

One of the main attractions is the Corkscrew that has five lanes so a visitor can choose between a very slow ride and a very fast one!

ZOOMARINE

A fascinating entertaining and educational oceanographic facility taking its theme from the links the Algarve has with the sea. Bring your family and enjoy a wonderful day watching dolphins, seals, sharks, turtles, exotic birds, seabirds, crocodiles and tropical fish.

Zoomarine’s exhibitions and shows of an exceptionally high standard make it unique in Portugal. The park has all the requisite amenities you need for a happy family outing: restaurants, shops, amusements and swimming pools.

KRAZY WORLD

Krazy World is a theme park near the village of Algoz which is a about 12km kilometres north of Albufeira. It is a theme park, with a krazy mini-golf, a petting farm with llamas, deer, wallabies and camels, pony rides, fairground and home to the Algarve Zoo.

Amazonia is part of the Algarve Zoo and has various areas for crocodiles, alligators, turtles and also s a reptilium housing snakes and iguanas. There is an arena where there are daily live shows with the crocodiles, alligators and snakes.

Krazy World is closed during November and December. At other times of the year it is open daily from 10:00. During the low season from January to June and September to October it closes at 18:00 and the park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. In July and August it is open every day and closes at 19:30.

ZOO DE LAGOS

Located in its own beautifully landscaped gardens between Bara de S. Joao and Bensafrim, Lagos Zoo has a 60m long flight tunnel for the observation of exotic birds and children have the opportunity of close contact with a variety of domestic and farm animals.

The zoo has a souvenir shop and restaurant offering meals and snacks.

FATACIL

Fatacil is a local fair that goes on every year for 10 days in the end of August. To be found on the main road E.N.125, in Lagoa, just 5 km. from Carvoeiro.

It is actually a lot more than just a fair. Fatacil is an initiative dedicated to progress and innovation for the region of the Algarve, in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Commerce, Tourism and Agriculture and it stresses the differentiation and quality of Portuguese products from other countries such as Spain whom Portugal is often wrongly associated with.

It showcases products from all over the country such as hand crafted wooden spoons, glass blowing, wicker chairs, beautiful leather goods for riding and foot wear, pure wool products, traditional pastries, wine, Portuguese ceramics & Azulejos, products for the home, animals, and even handcrafted body armor!

Fatacil is well organized and very much worth a visit, there is plenty to see, do and eat don’t miss this.

FABRICA DO INGLÊS IN SILVES

Inaugurated in 1999 as the Fabrica do Ingles, this old cork factory now holds a number of restaurants and a museum showing the various stages of the cork industry in Portugal.

During the summer there is a spectacular water/light show in the evenings and occasionally concerts, exhibitions etc.

ALMANCIL KARTING

Open the whole year, the Almancil Karting, inaugurated by Ayrton Senna, racetrack is a 760m length replica of the former F1 Brazilian racetrack. The Almancil Karting receives over 250.000 visitors every year.

A smaller circuit with less powerful machines is also available for the younger racing enthusiasts. Located in a Leisure Complex nearby Almancil, IP1 Highway, National Road EN125 and the Faro International Airport. Also, Almancil Karting is only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo beaches.

It's the perfect place for spending quality time with your family, friends or colleagues.

AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is a 4.692  km race circuit located in Portimao, Algarve. With a total cost of €195 million the project includes a karting track, technology park, five-star hotel and sports complex.

Construction was finished in October 2008. The circuit hosted the final round of the World Superbike Championship in November, 2008. On 9 June, the track was confirmed to host a round of the 2008 A1 Grand Prix season.

Approved by the FIM (International Motorcycling Federation) and the FIA (International Automobile Federation), the Algarve International Circuit (EIA) promises to make history. They are available in different packages and offers, unique experiences and strong emotions, in what is one of the most electrifying circuits of today.

The day-to-day track, in addition to training, there is a specialized school (EIA Racing School) that gives flying lessons and defensive driving, including:

- School Pilot
- Rental of the circuit for private use, for bikes (Track bike days)
- Rental of the circuit for private use, for cars (Track days auto)
- Driving School
- Driving School for several vehicles: heavy transport, transport of hazardous materials, etc..

CARVOEIRO TENNIS CLUB

.Club de Ténis which despite the name is not only a tennis center but a multi-sport complex offering many activities from beginners level to advanced for young and old. The center is located in Sesmarias, a small village 4 km. from Lagoa and 3 km. from Carvoeiro over looking the sea and surrounded by pleasant countryside. The complex is opened all year round. The complex has 12 courts and a double sided practice wall. The tennis school has 7 well qualified coaches, and they all offer tuition in English, Portuguese, German, French and Dutch. Lessons can be taken in groups or individually. The Tennis school emphasis is on the children's tennis education. The complex has a professional aerobic room which is used for a wide variety of activities like jazz dance, yoga, callanetics, aerobics, step, Power Walking, fit club and jazz dance for children etc. A well equipped gymnasium is on hand for all those who just want to work out, or for those who are more serious body builders. Diving and snorkeling course with qualified instructor. Tennis club has also got a restaurant, bar, pool table, tennis table, hairdresser and body massage.