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2010-11-23T10:19:00.001Z

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Dolphin Seafaris Dolphin Watch Lagos Algarve

2010-11-08T20:16:00.002Z

Dolphin Watching is one of the most exhilirating experiences that any of us will have in our life time. Sadly, most people only ever get to see the dolphin in captivity but Dolphin Seafaris have been providing tourists to the Algarve, the opportunity to see the algarve dolphin in its natural environment, since the year 2000.

algarve kayak trips

2010-10-13T09:40:00.001+01:00

Algarve kayak trips on europe's most beautiful coastline.

Algarve watersports camps

2010-10-13T09:37:00.000+01:00

Algarve-Watersport Camps

If surfing, kiteboarding and wakeboarding have #1 priority on your vacation, you want to stay with nice people from all over the world who love watersport in an inexpensive hostel close to the surf or kite spot… stay at one of our algarve camps.

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2010-02-03T16:26:00.003Z

All boat trips lagos.
Algarve Quad Rent.
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Dolphin Seafaris.
Ultimate Sessions.

2010-01-29T13:34:00.001Z

The Mountainbike Adventure.

2010-01-26T19:01:00.001Z

The best way to discover the Algarve is off road on two weels.
Based in Lagos on the south coast of Portugal, they offer you a range of all year round holidays in the famous Algarve climate and beautiful scenery. Whether you want a day trip or a week of action packed riding and fun, join them and do what we they do everyday, enjoy life on a mountain bike.
The Mountain Bike Adventure has a fleet of Specialized mountain bikes and equipment for hire.

Atlantic Riders

2009-12-29T21:06:00.000Z

Surfing in Portugal with Atlantic Riders, experience the true surfing spirit in an action packed pure vacation. Make sure you get into the water with us this year!

Portugal and the Algarve offers a big variety of waves on reefs, beach breaks and point breaks. Stronger and bigger surf usually shows up outside the summer season, although summer has its classic periods that will leave a long lasting impression. The beginners safely surf in front of the beach, advanced surfers in the line-up.

Algarve Watersport, kitesurf, surf and wakeboard school

2009-12-16T13:23:00.003Z

The south west tip of Portugal offer unique conditions for all kinds of watersport and outdoor activities. No other place in Europe allows regularly surfing great waves in the morning and kiting steady wind in the afternoon. If it is flat and calm the water is perfect for wakeboarding.

The Algarve
¤ 300 days of sun per year
¤ few days with less than 15° water temperature in wintertime
¤ untapped nature
¤ beautiful towns with great party scene and rual villages

The Surf conditions
¤ consistent all year Atlantic swells
¤ lots of different beach and reef breaks
¤ huge swell window at south and westcoast
¤ wind protected surf spots

The Kite conditions
¤ steady thermal wind in the summer
¤ shallow lagoons perfect for learning and freestyle
¤ flat, warm water on the southcoast
¤ west coast waves with side shore wind for wave kiting
¤ no crowds

Algarve-Watersport School
We offer top quality courses, daytrips and rentals for Surfing, Kiteboarding and Wakeboarding. If you stay somewhere at the Algarve between Lagos and Albufeira and would like to be picked up for a surf-trip to the West-Coast, catch big-air with a wakeboard in front of meia praia or would like to get into kitesurfing, the fastest growing watersport of the millennium... we are specialized in boardsport on water and we will pick you up anywhere from Albufeira to Sagres.

Raposeira Kite Camp

2009-12-11T22:30:00.000Z

Raposeira Kite Camp is located in the tranquil village of Raposeira, between Algarve’s South and West Coast and the town resorts of Sagres and Lagos. It is the perfect location to get easy access to the best surf on any of the two coasts and enjoy the night life of Sagres and Lagos after a day at the beach. Nice Surfhouse with comfortable guestrooms, lounge and terrace with barbecue for parties!
The camp offers both surf and kitesurf packages including accommodation and courses for all levels.

Visit the caves in Lagos: Ponta da Piedade

2009-12-07T19:34:00.001Z

Ponta Da Piedade in Lagos is the name for the eroded into natural tunnels, arches and grottoes. The cliffs at Ponte da Piedade 3 km from Lagos offer a marine fantasy world for people visiting the region. Best visit with a kayak trip or boat tour.

Cape Saint Vincent: the most westerly point of Europe.

2009-12-02T12:10:00.001Z

This is the furthest west you can reach in the Algarve. The cliffs are spectacular and surmounted by a stark Red and White lighthouse. Entry is permitted to the grounds and sometimes into the lighthouse. Built in 1846, the Sao Vicente lighthouse is the most powerful in Portugal. The lighthouse keepers are part of the Portuguese Marine Corps and the Cape is busy with ships passing between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic which pass close to the shore

Zoo Marine

2009-11-29T10:55:00.001Z

Take your family to the Zoomarine and enjoy a day watching dolphins, seals, sharks, turtles, exotic birds, crocodiles and tropical fish. In a tranquil setting offset by lakes and gardens Zoomarine has created the right environment to reveal the 'secrets of the sea'.
The park has all the amenities you need: restaurants, shops, amusements and swimming pools.
Zoomarine is based in Guia, near Albufeira

Lagos Surf Safari

2009-11-26T14:37:00.000Z

LSS (Lagos Surf Safari) was established in 2006.
Based in Lagos, Algarve, it operates along the South and West coast beaches, of the Costa Vicentina nature reserve park.
LSS offer a safe and high quality environment for their clients to learn to surf, whilst enjoying the spectacular landscape and beautiful flora & fauna of the south western Algarve.
All the guides/instructors are acredited with the Portuguese Surf Federation and have vast experience in this wonderful sport.
LSS is committed to making the great sport of surfing and the fantastic beaches a safer and more fun place for everyone.

Extreme Algarve

2009-11-24T14:41:00.005Z

Extreme sports and surfing holidays in the Algarve, portugal... where your holiday can be from extreme to serene!
Come on surf trips that intimately explore southwest Portugal's beaches, or opt for surf lessons with our surf school, or simply surf, sunbathe and chill.
Learn to kitesurf, wakeboard,scuba dive, skydive, sail, or fly a microlight, go mountain biking and relax with yoga on the beach. Whatever it is you want it's all here. Come to the Algarve and live a little or chill a lot!

Algarve Dolphins Dolphin watching.

2009-11-23T14:21:00.000Z

Seeing the Algarve dolphins in their natural inveronment.
A spectacular tour in the magical world of the dolphins.
Their fully trained captains and marine biologists using new, specially designed RIBS's speed across the ocean in search of adventure.
They know just where to look for dolphins and by maintaining radio contact with colleagues out at sea the chance of locating the dolphin pods becomes a probability.

ProRent Algarve Quad Tours and Rental.

2009-11-17T20:30:00.004Z

Guided tour on a quad bike through the Algarve countryside.
A fun-filled and exhilarating quad bike experience, alone or with friends and family, everybody just keeps coming back for more.
No Quad experience needed! Quad bikes also available for rent.

Bom Dia Boat Trips

2009-11-13T11:29:00.001Z

Bom Dia Sailing Cruises has been operating in Lagos, Algarve, for over 20 years. They offer 2 hour trips to the caves, 4 hour BBQ-cruises and family fishing trips in the Bay of Lagos. Also visit their bookings office in the Marina de Lagos for other activities, like surf trips, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, waterparks and much much more

Kayak Centre Lagos

2009-11-12T20:51:00.005Z

This kayak trip takes you to the famous grottos and caves of Ponta da Piedade in Lagos, the Alvor laguna or to freshwater reservoirs in the Algarve! Visit the fabulous caves of Ponta da Piedade and go for a swim on this beautifull spot.
Please bring snorkelgear, sun-crème, drinking water, hat and bikini or shorts! They can also arrange full day trips. All trips are guided by experienced kayakers.

Blue Ocean Divers

2009-11-12T20:22:00.003Z

The diving school was founded 15 years ago by, Elmar Vees, German PADS/CMAS diving instructor and John Giddings, English PADI/IAHD instructor. For over 10 years they have been organizing all year round, excursions to the most beautiful diving areas at the Algarve coast.
The diving school is located in Lagos and is equiped with a 50 m long pool, which they use for instruction

Airboost Wakeboard

2009-11-12T18:03:00.003Z

Wakeboarding doesn't get better than this. They have the awesome 2009 Mastercraft X-Star - the best wake around. Pay as you ride or even get a group together and charter a boat for the day! Years of experience in the Lagos area enables them to find the flattest water in the most picturesque of locations. You won't be disappointed.

Algarve Watersport

2009-11-12T17:32:00.006Z

You want to glide over the water, feel the waves under your feet and the wind on your skin. Enjoy the freedom on the sea and the sun. Algarve Watersport offers top quality courses, daytrips and rentals for Surfing, Kiteboarding and Wakeboarding. If you stay somewhere between Lagos and Albufeira and would like to go on a daily surf-trip to the West-Coast, catch big-air with a wakeboard in front of Praia da Rocha or would like to get into kite-surfing, the fastest growing watersport of the millennium... they are the right company to talk to.