Local Attractions - Alvor
• Slide and Splash (large pool complex)
• Zoo Marine
- Click for web site
• Krazy World
- Click for web site
• The
Big One water park - Click for web site
• Tennis nearby.
• Horse riding nearby.
• Market (second Tuesday in every month)
Golf Courses
• Alto
Golf Course - Click for more information
• Pennina
Championship course - Click for more information
Rounds can be prearranged by contacting the relevant course - please
note that some courses require a handicap certificate.
Further Afield
• Praia da Rocha - for nightclubs an abundance of bars and discotheques
• Cape ST. Vincent - the "end of the world" the most
westerly point in europe.
• Guadiana Nature Reserve - wildlife in its natural environment.
• Silves - Moorish Fortress
• Monchique - Spa town and highest point in the Algarve.
• Tavira Island - Area of natural beauty with terrific beach.
• Praia de Dona Ana - caves and tunnels.
Events
• Algarve Music Festival - early summer, various locations.
• Sardine Festival - August, Portimao (various local produce).
• Silves - July, beer festival.
• National Folklore Festival - late summer, various locations.
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