The Algarve has much more to offer than its magnificent beaches made of white or golden sand, and transparent waters of mild temperatures.

The region is home to an incredible collection of historical, cultural and architectural heritage, which most people who visit the region annually are unfortunately unaware of.

In this article get to know the Top 10 Must-do Activities in Algarve and Region, get to know in depth the culture, the flavors and the heritage of this region!

1 - Benagil Cave and Algarvian Coast - Boat Trip (Catamaran)

Get to know the impressive caves and rock formations of the Algarve Coast on an unforgettable boat trip.

A great way to relax on one of the most beautiful coasts in Portugal.

Boat trip to the Benagil Cave and along the Algarve Coast

2 - Catamaran Trip and Sunset Barbecue: Dinner and Live Music

Join a pleasant barbecue at sunset and let yourself be carried away by the charm of the Algarve coast.

With live music, you are sure to have an unforgettable evening!

Catamaran trip and Barbecue at Sunset

3 - Parasailing with speedboat ride – Albufeira

This Parasailing experience will take you to the heights!

Fly high and see Albufeira from an incredible perspective.

Parasailing in Albufeira

4 - Algarve Historical Tour: Silves, Monchique, Lagos and Cape St. Vincent - Full Day

Discover the history and culture of the Algarve region on this full-day tour.

Visit Silves, Monchique, Lagos and Cape St. Vincent. A perfect day for history and nature lovers.

Tour through the Historic Algarve

5 - East Algarve: Faro, Olhão & Tavira - Full Day

Discover the eastern part of the Algarve: visit Faro, Olhão and Tavira.

Guided tour and free time in each city!

Visit to the eastern part of the Algarve: Faro, Olhão and Tavira

6 - Tandem Skydive in the Algarve

Take part in an experience where your adrenaline will be put to the test.

Jump out of an airplane at 3000 or more meters high and enjoy the free fall with speeds that reach 220 kilometres per hour.

Admire the Algarve coast from a unique point of view.

Skydive in Portimão, Algarve

7 - Scuba Diving Baptism in the Algarve

Make your diving baptism in the Algarve. This experience consists of a theory class, a pool class, and a dive in the sea up to 12 meters with an instructor.

Discover the species that live in the Algarve sea and at the end take home a certificate valid for 6 months with the possibility to dive to a maximum of 12 meters.

Certified Diving Baptism in Albufeira

8 - Algarve Wine Tour - Full Day

Visit two wineries, in Silves and Lagoa, and taste their exquisite wines!

Learn about the history of these family farms and all the production processes and stages. Discover the essence of Algarve wine!

The tour is done in a comfortable mini van with capacity for up to 8 people.

9 - Dolphin Watching and Jeep Tour

Two sides of the Algarve in one day: mountain and coast!

Travel to the mountains in a jeep and embark on a boat trip in search of dolphins while exploring the caves.

10 - Buggy Trips in the Loulé Mountains - Algarve

A short tour but with a lot of emotion. With a greater technical difficulty this tour goes through more rugged terrain, drive your buggy up and down and go to the top of the Serra de Loulé where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the entire Algarve coastline.

Cross dirt tracks through holes, mud, and tunnels of vegetation in these 60 minutes of pure adrenaline wrapped in a landscape that you can only find in this small corner of the Algarve.

Buggy ride in the Serra de Loulé

To complement your visit in the Algarve, see all our offer of Tours, Activities and Experiences here: Living Tours

If you want to organize something tailor made for your group of friends, bachelor party or other, please contact our Groups and Events department: [email protected]