Entertainment

Waterparks

Aqualand Algarve (The Big One) is located in the central area of the Algarve, near the town of Alcantarilha (Armação de Pera), 15 Km from Albufeira. The park has water attractions for all tastes, some totally unique in the country, such as the Banzai, which give moments of joy, fun, adventure and relaxation. Web: http://www.aspro-ocio.es/algarve/index.php?

Slide & Splash waterpark (Lagoa, Algarve)

The aqua park is rated high in Algarve. There are a great variety of rides for all ages & a jacuzzi for mum, and large gtreen ground for rest, games and recreation. There can be queues for refreshments in the busy season, so maybe take your own picnic, and do watch out for sunburn and keep replacing the suncream.
Web: http://www.slidesplash.com

Golf

An opportunity to play on a Super Minigolf Park of the very latest design and comparable with the best in the USA. A choice between 2 rounds of 18 Holes - all in a special spacious Roman setting. Feel the emotions of golf players as you putt to beat the Course "Par" on each Hole.   Web: http://www.portugal-info.net/romagolf/

Parks

Zoo Marine

The main attraction are dolphins who give three shows a day in a large arena. The shows are roughly half an hour each, and there's enough of them to last you a day. The shows are very entertaining and original, which makes it good value. It is possible to join dolphins in the water for a "dolphin experience" but you must pre-book. There are seals & sea lions also giving three shows a day and you can also see the aquarium with numerous sea creatures and small tiger sharks. There are also parrot shows, a play area, theme rides and a swimming pool.

EN 125 KM 65 Guia
8200-864 Albufeira - Porutgal

Phone: +351-289 560 300
Fax: +351-289 560 308 

Web: www.zoomarine.com

Omega Parque is a zoo set in beautiful mountains of the Algarve. It is specialising in endangered animals such as limos, crowned sifakas, bamboo lemurs, cheetah, oryx etc. It offer a great day out both educational and entertaining. Web: http://www.omegaparque.com/

Krazy World is just an ideal family outing place. Some people like it so much that buy an unlimited pass. There is a huge mini golf, swimming pool, a petting farm where you can make friends with llamas, deer, wallabies, camels, and more. There are quad bikes, pony rides, a crocodile park and several other attractions which are addae regulary. In summer their are live shows showing different animals. Web: www.krazyworld.com

Top 10 Places to Visit in Algarve 

1. Lagos - Some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe; historical old town
2. Sagres - Prince Henry the Navigator's retreat; "the end of the world"; magical sunsets
3. Albufeira - Picturesque white fishermen's village; famous beaches; party town
4. Tavira - Lovely riverside town; excellent sandbar beach
5. Vilamoura - Europe's largest leisure complex; huge marina
6. Almancil - Tile extravagance; two of Europe's best resorts
7. Faro - Attractive cobbled old town; off-shore beaches
8. Portimão - The most famous Algarve beach; shopping town
9. Silves - Old Moorish capital
10. Odeceixe - Off the beaten path Algarve 

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