| With its long, sandy beaches, warm waters and | | | | kayaking guide, but finding one happy to show you |
| memorable towns, it's not wonder that holidays in | | | | around is rarely a problem! |
| the Algarve prove more popular each year. It's | | | | Microlighting |
| tempting for Brits on a cheap holiday to the Algarve | | | | Anyone who found the other Algarve sports in this |
| to spend all their time relaxing on the beaches, | | | | list a little too much for them should look away now! |
| enjoying the sunshine, but those that do are missing | | | | For those that aren't aware, microlighting is like hang |
| out, because the sports and activities of the Algarve | | | | gliding... only with a small engine attached! Those who |
| are unforgettably fun. | | | | are intrigued by the sound of the sport should look |
| So, what kind of activities and sports does an | | | | no further than the Algarve for the activity. The |
| Algarve holiday offer? Well, here's a list of our | | | | clear skies make for majestic views of the |
| customer's favourites. I'm sure their | | | | Portuguese coast, with its stunning blue oceans, |
| recommendations will bring out the active sportiness | | | | rocky shores and gorgeous countryside: the perfect |
| in everyone, despite the weather remaining perfectly | | | | backdrop for your adventure. |
| suited to lounging... | | | | Mountain Biking |
| Paragliding | | | | Less unusual and extreme than the other Algarve |
| With just you, your apparatus and miles of open sky, | | | | activities in this list, mountain bike holidays in the |
| there can be few places in the world as perfect for | | | | region are invigorating and enjoyable nevertheless. |
| paragliding as the Algarve. The sport is available | | | | The beauty of a mountain biking Algarve holiday is |
| throughout the region with lessons and equipment | | | | the variety it provides, and the lack of instruction. If |
| hire and, though a little daunting for beginners, few | | | | you feel confident enough, there's nothing to stop |
| can deny that the Algarve's stunning cliffs and beach | | | | you freewheeling down the side of a mountain with |
| landscapes could not look better from any other | | | | the wind in your hair, but alternatively a relaxed ride |
| angle. | | | | through the hillside trails and along the coastline is the |
| Surfing | | | | perfect way to take in the stunning scenery with |
| Every part of Algarve holidays combine to make it | | | | less blurry vision! |
| one of the premier surfing spots of Europe, both for | | | | Rock Climbing |
| beginners and seasoned veterans: with pristine | | | | You can't beat the isolated feel of rock climbing in |
| beaches, clean water and a handful of big wave | | | | the Algarve. The activity is the perfect way to take |
| spots, you really can pick an area to match your | | | | in parts of the region off the beaten track, from |
| level. Finding lessons is no problem at all, and if you | | | | deserted craggy beaches to secluded sea cliffs, and |
| want to avoid the summer rush for your Algarve | | | | if you have the mental and physical stamina to rock |
| sports holiday, then you'll be delighted to hear that | | | | climb, then there's few spots as idyllic. Unlike rock |
| the winter weather is a warm 16 degrees Celsius | | | | climbing on training walls, those with the energy to |
| with hardly any wind. Learner or veteran, you'd be | | | | make it all the way to the top are rewarded with a |
| hard pushed to find a better spot within a few hours | | | | view that is nothing short of breathtaking! |
| of England's airports! | | | | Scuba Diving |
| Skydiving | | | | With some of the cleanest waters in Europe, some |
| This is another one that's not for the faint of heart, | | | | interesting marine life, fascinating shipwrecks and |
| but those that do take on the sport in the Algarve | | | | atmospheric caves, an Algarve holiday is the perfect |
| will not be disappointed. The region's clear blue skies | | | | place to start a lifelong obsession with the magic of |
| combine with the stunning beaches, countryside and | | | | scuba diving. This isn't to say that Portugal is just for |
| waters to burn an incredible image of the beauty of | | | | those new to the sport, and there's certainly enough |
| the region into your memory, which will last for years | | | | here for experienced divers to take in and enjoy, but |
| after you're back on solid ground. | | | | the selection of local instructors and warm clear |
| Kayaking | | | | waters make this the perfect place to make a start... |
| Sea kayaking certainly isn't for everyone, but it's the | | | | if you can draw yourself away from the beach. |
| only Algarve activity that really allows you to explore | | | | All these options present a great introduction to |
| the region's stunning caves and inlets, provoking | | | | activities in the Algarve, but for some you just won't |
| many unique experiences for you to recount on | | | | be able to beat the peace and tranquility of lying on |
| return to Blighty. The best way to see the secluded | | | | those beautiful beaches: there's a reason they're so |
| sights of the cliff face is with an experienced | | | | closely associated with cheap holidays in the Algarve! |