Portimao

14 min drive or a 2 hrs walk alongside the coastline

Lagos

30 min drive

Carvoeiro

30 min drive

One of the most popular activities in the Algarve is kayaking from Carvoeiro to the famous Benagil Cave. It’s a great way to explore the coastline up close, with access to small caves and rock formations that you can’t reach by boat.

Viewpoint of Foia

45 min drive

Fóia, the Algarve’s highest peak at 902 metres, rises above the Serra de Monchique offering panoramic views across mountains and sea. Easily reached by car or trail, it’s a refreshing escape from the coast, with cool air, wild landscapes, and a taste of the Algarve’s quieter, more natural side.

Shopping

45 min drive

The Designer Outlet Algarve is a shopping outlet in the Algarve making up a part of the Algarve’s biggest out-of-town shopping complex along with IKEA Loulé and Mar Shopping Algarve.

Sagres

49 min drive

Best known for being home to the most southwestern tip of mainland Europe. It’s an easy and worthwhile day trip if you want to see a very different side of the Algarve.

Seville in Spain

2hr 40 min drive

Or you can just stay at home like this guy