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TOP 5
ThingS To SEE & Do
1. Algar Seco
Santa marta lighthouse, Cascais
The Algarve is famous for its weird and wonderful rock formations, but at Algar Seco the scene is seriously bizarre. you'll find white limestone cliffs pocked with caves, blow holes and arches the result of thousands of years of hammering by the wind and sea. As the sun sets, expect to see the natural equivalent of a light show as it creates huge shadows and pools of light.
2. Waterparks
With four waterparks to its name, the Algarve can reel off an impressive list of corkscrews, kamikazes and black holes. For serious rides, give Aqualand, Slide and Splash or Aquashow a go. For something a little tamer, though, try Atlantic park. This place offers up gentle water rides, children's quad bikes and bouncy castles. There are daily high-diving shows, too.
3. Zoomarine, Albufeira
it's not every day you see a zoo, a funfair and a waterpark all rolled into one. So it's no surprise this theme park has an endless to-do list. high dive shows, performing parrots and swimming with dolphins all make the cut. The state-of-theart 4D cinema is a must, and you'll find all the usual suspects in the fairground area a pirate ship, a log flume, a rollercoaster and a big wheel.
São martinho Church, Estoi
WEAThEr rEporT
The Algarve can sizzle in the summer months, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30°C. if you don't like it too hot, choose one of the resorts further west where the breeze is a little stronger.
4. Cabo de Sao vicente
With sheer cliffs dropping 75 metres into the sea and waves pounding on the rocks below, it's easy to see how the most south-western point in Europe was once thought to be the edge of the world. glance up and you'll spot eagles, falcons and kites soaring overhead. This place gets fairly busy in the summer, but if you walk a bit further out you'll have the windswept beaches all to yourself.
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Portugal
Monchique Caves Silves Praia Algarve da Vau Alvor Loule Guia Praia Portimao Albufeira da Luz Carvoeiro Waterpark Vilamoura Balaia Olhos Praia da d'Agua Falesia Castro Marim Altura Tavira Islantilla Monte Gordo
Spain
5. Caldas de monchique
This little spa town has been welcoming visitors since roman times, and during the 19th century it was a favourite of the Spanish bourgeoisie. Set in the mountains among the pines, the town's pastel-painted buildings cluster around a small square. Try some of the spa water while you're here. rich in sodium and fluorides, it's rumoured to cure pretty much anything.
Faro
Olhao Atlantic Ocean
Nature Reserve
60km
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