DK Travel : The Algarve : Outdoor

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Alto Golf

With its sweeping views of the ocean, this splendid course was the last work of eminent designer Sir Henry Cotton. Over 10,000 trees were planted on the par 72 layout, attracting a wealth of colourful birdlife. Aside from the 604-m (nearly 2,000-ft) 16th, the course is not overly difficult and can be enjoyed by golfers of all standards.
Ancient Archaeology Tour

Dating back at least 5,000 years,menhirs stud the area around the village of Vila do Bispo. See Western Region.
Arade Mar

This ancient waterway allows for an absorbing journey to Silves (Silves), where you can explore for an hour before the return.

Arade Mar cruise
Balaia

Popular with beginners as well as the more adroit, this layout, completed in 2001, is recommended for the holiday golfer who prefers a fairly relaxed game. It requires concentration, however, especially for club selection, as the holes vary in length more than one might expect of a 9-hole course.
Balaia Golf

Built on pleasant undulating terrain punctuated with umbrella pine, cork oak and carob trees, this executive 9-hole, par 27 course opened in 2001.
Benagil-Senhora da Rocha Clifftop Trek

Coastal erosion has eaten into the cliff face to produce some fantastic natural sculpture washed with a beautiful russet and mustard hue. The footpath, which is quite steep in places, looks over a series of delightful half-moon coves packed with golden sand. And there are ample spots to picnic in along the way.
Benamor

A beautiful, rolling par 71 course, with widely varying holes and a mix of coastal and mountain views. The outward nine are relatively easy, but the trickiness factor picks up in the back nine, particularly on the 15th and 18th, the latter having out of bounds areas on either side close to the green.
Big Game Fishing

Warm coastal waters (Jun–Sep) attract marlin and sharks. Sports fishermen usually return triumphant from the “fighting chair”.
Bird Watching

The Cabo de São Vicente headland offers a superb vantage from which to observe birds in spring and autumn, when the skies are dotted with eagles, storks, sparrowhawks, griffon and Egyptian vultures.
Bom Dia

This colourful schooner sets sail for the Ponte de Piedade grottoes, where dinghies allow closer inspection of this natural wonder. The all-day cruise sails on to Sagres and the “end of the world”.

Schooner Bom Dia