Albufeira Attractions
Attractions in Albufeira
ZOOMARINE
This is one of the most popular theme parks in the Algarve, ZooMarine is located on the outskirts of Albufeira and is a mixture of a Marine centre, Zoo and amusement park.
The main attractions of the park are spectacular aquatic displays of dolphins and sea lions, and there is a fun fair for the kids.
For an additional cost you can SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS.
SLIDE AND SPLASH
You will find Slide and Splash well sign posted on the EN125 and it is situated just five minutes drive past Lagoa, about 30 minutes from Albufeira.
AQUALAND
Formely known as the ‘The Big One’ , Aqua Land is located near the town of Alcantarilha about 15km from Albufeira on the main EN125 road.This is a family water park with some exciting rides and a safer area from younger children.
AQUASHOW
Aquashow is a great park in Quarteira, near Villamoura. A family water park, it has some great white knuckle rides including a rollercoaster.There are some gentle rides for younger children.For a more sedate time, try the bird shows and the jacuzzi.
ATLANTIC PARK
Atlantic Park used to be called ‘Wet and Wild’. It is the smallest of the Algarve water parks and is aimed at younger children.There are a number of water rides, bouncing castles and childrens quad bikes, with a daily high-diving shows in the summer months.This park also has a good restaurant.
KRAZY WORLD AND ALGARVE ZOO
Krazy World is a children’s theme park and zoo near Algoz, just North of Albufeira.Apart from been a theme park there in mini golf , a petting farm, pony rides and a fair ground, it is also home to the Algarve Zoo which is home to reptiles, snakes etc..
A fun day out for the whole family.
LAGOS ZOO
The Lagos Zoo is a fifteen minute drive North West of Lagos, near Benasfrim. It is not huge but there are plenty of animals and birds to see.Best of all are the apes which live on their own island paradise.Children can pet the farm animals and there are educational things for the kids to get involved in, also there is a childrens playground.
DOLPHIN WATCHING.
Dolphin Watching is always a popular activity for holiday makers and there are dolphins and whales to be seen off the Algarve coast.Boat trips are available along the Algarve coast.
JEEP SAFARI
A Jeep Safari to get a guided tour of the Algarve countryside and interesting places off the beaten track.There are various pick up points throughout the Algarve and prices include lunch.
ALMANCIL KARTING
If you want the thrills and spills of Formula One Racing, the nearest you will get to it on the Algarve is Almancil Karting.There are a number of race tracks to suit different ages.There is a western style theme park with additional attractions.
