Activities

Things to Do in the Algarve

Boat tours into the sea caves, clifftop hikes, surf, and the experiences worth your time on the coast.

The Algarve's coastline is the obvious draw, but the range of things to do here goes well beyond the beach. Boat tours into the Benagil Cave and along the Ponta da Piedade cliffs are the headline activities. The western coast has consistent surf and a growing number of surf schools. Kayaking through sea caves, dolphin watching off Lagos, hiking the Seven Hanging Valleys trail, and wine tasting at inland estates all compete for your time. The guides below cover what's worth doing, what it costs, and how to book.

Boat Tours in the Algarve

Boat tours are one of the best things to do in the Algarve. The coastal scenery from the water is completely different from land. Sea cave tours, dolphin watching, and sunset cruises operate from Lagos, Albufeira, Vilamoura, and most other coastal towns.

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Boat Benagil Cave boat tours

Water Kayaking Ponta da Piedade

Surf Surfing the west coast

Boat Dolphin watching from Lagos

Hiking Seven Hanging Valleys trail

Water Stand-up paddleboarding