A wide variety of leisure interests are close by
or within easy reach of Casa Andorinha. We have tried to give a
variety of examples below.
There are leisure activities to suite everybody here in the Algarve,
from those wanting the more tranquil activities, such as golf, wine
tasting, walking, boat trips, sightseeing, visiting museums and
art exhibitions, to the more adventurous, such as quad biking, diving
and water sports, horse riding, Jeep Safaris, karting.
There are activities for families with young children and teenagers
for example zoo´s, a marine life park at Zoomarine where you
can even swim with dolphins if you book in advance, waterslide parks,
ten pin bowling, tennis etc
We have listed a number of useful website links to various leisure
facilities, but obviously we can´t list everything.
Silves Annual Medieval Festival - Usually during
the second week of August, Silves returns to the 12th, 13th and
14th centuries and this really is a festival not to be missed. The
cobbled streets and alleyways of Silves historic centre are the
perfect setting for this snapshot of medieval life with the colourful
market stalls, beggars, strolling minstrels, jugglers, jousting
competitions and lots more!
FIESA - International Sand Sculpture Festival,
now in its 8th year is a spectacular event which everyone of all
ages will enjoy.
FIESA is a mega exhibition of sand sculptures held by Prosandart
since 2003 in Pêra, Algarve, that in each new edition is dedicated
to a different theme. The festival is unique in the Iberian Peninsula
and is considered the largest sand sculpture festival in the world,
by the size of its sculptures and the area they occupy
Shopping - The Algarve has a great range of stores,
from global brands and large shopping malls to small local stores
packed with hand-made items, from gypsy markets to designer outlets.
Wine Tasting - One such opportunity is at Adega
do Cantor providing an unique opportunity to visit the winery that
produces Sir Cliff Richard's wine, Vida Nova. The winery
is situated at Quinta do Miradouro in Guia, a few kilometres northwest
of Albufeira.
Zoomarine - Discover the mysteries of the oceans.
Located in Guia, just a few kilometers from Albufeira, you can watch
presentations with dolphins, seals and sea lions, with tropical
birds and birds of prey.
Here you find also an amazing aquarium with sharks, various habitats,
Cinema4D, attractions, amusements and swimming pools, making your
visit to Zoomarine even more unforgettable.
Swim with dolphins - Dolphin Emotions Exclusive
package is a completely private experience, where 2 participants,
under the supervision of a trainer, can enjoy moments of pure emotion
with the fantastic dolphins. This has to be booked in advance.
Autodromo International Algarve - Designed to
be one of the best and most modern circuits in Europe and with the
approval of IMF (International Motorcycling Federation) and FIA
(International Automobile Federation), the new Autódromo
Internacional do Algarve (AIA) promises to make history. In different
packages and offers, a range of unique experiences and strong emotions
are being made available at this, one the most thrilling circuits
in existence.
With a rental car you have many opportunities to experience
and see much of what Algarve has to offer. How about a trip up the
Monchique-mountains with its almond-, orange- and
olive groves and fresh air filled with eucalyptus. With a car you
can also reach “the end of the world”, Cabo
sao Vicente, Europes most south-eastern point. Here once
laid the school of navigation of henry the navigator, and it is
easy to understand how the Portuguese acquired the desire to find
what was beyond the horizon. Many of the cities are worth a visit,
e.g. Faro, Portimão and Lagos. The proud culture of the Portuguese
can be found, and felt, in all of them.
Finally, we must mention food and drink. Locally, in Messines and
Silves, there are many restaurants offering traditional
Algarvean food and drink at reasonable prices. In the coastal resorts,
you will find any type of cuisine you fancy, but at a higher cost
of course.
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