How to spend top weekend in Portimao - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Take Part in a Race and Take a Quad Bike Safari

The Algarve Indoor Kart Center was opened in 2008 in the city of Portimao. A sports complex, a technical park, a hotel, and a race track are located on its territory. The race track consists of 3 tracks with a length of 4.6 kilometers. The LMS track has 17 turns. The Grand Prix track has 18 turns. There are 15 turns on the Motorsport track. You can come here and take part in the race on the carts. If you decide to enjoy the beautiful nature of the southern part of the country, you can rent a quad bike in the city. You can make safari on the outskirts of Portimao. You will choose one of the many routes. For example, you can drive along forest trails and a steep river bank.

Tour of the Caves Estombar

One of the natural attractions of the Algarve province is located near the city. This is the Estombar cave complex. It appeared in the rocks under the influence of wind and water. Ancient tombs and the floor of a Roman-era Villa lined with mosaics were discovered during an archaeological expedition. You will have the opportunity to walk through the cave maze, admiring the beauty of the underground world.

Water Sports on the Beaches of Portimao

There are several beautiful beaches on the coast of Portimao. The way to them is an active holiday. For example, steps carved into the rock lead to Praia dos Três Castelos. You can reach Praia do Amado and Praia dos Careanos via steep wooden steps. There is a viewing platform behind Praia da Rocha. The city and the coast are perfectly visible from there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

You will have the opportunity to climb to the top of the Fort of Santa Catarina on the beach of Praia da Rocha. The fortress was built in 1691. You will be able to admire the view and watch the sunset. If you get to any of the city's beaches, you can swim, sunbathe, watch birds, and spend time playing sports. You can enjoy windsurfing, scuba diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and water skiing.

Visit the Aqualand Algarve Water Park

If you like to spend time on the water slides, you can visit the Aqualand Algarve Water Park during your vacation in Portimao. You can reach it by bus. It is open from 10 am to 6 pm from mid-June until the first of September. There are several pools on its territory. Various slides and rides work here, including extreme ones. For example, you can use the Anaconda attraction. It consists of 5 winding pipes ending in a pool. You can also use the Kamikaze ride. It is a 36-meter downhill course.

Water Park Slide & Splash

Slide & Splash Water Park is just a 15-minute bus ride from the city. It was opened in 1986. It is open from 10 am to 5 pm from Monday to Sunday in April, May, September, and October. You can visit it until 5:30 pm in June, until 6 pm in July, and until 6:30 pm in August. If you come here, you will be able to choose the right activity for you. For example, you will have the opportunity to splash in the large pool and relax in the Jacuzzi. You can also test the strength of your nerves by riding Kamikaze, Blackhole, and Tornado rides. You can also become a viewer of the daily show. Parrots, eagles, and reptiles take part in it.

Go Kayaking

You will probably be interested in the opportunity to diversify your vacation by taking up kayaking. First, you should go to the city of Faro. It is located 69 kilometers from the city of Portimao. Kayaking along the picturesque banks of the Formosa River will start from here. The National Park is located there. You will go to the uninhabited Islands. You will have the opportunity to overcome the swamp, swim past small Islands, and admire gray herons, flamingos, and white storks during the trip. You can also visit the farm. Oysters and shellfish are bred there.