Watersports and boat tours in Albufeira

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Albufeira is one of the most liveliest cities in the Algarve. In fact, this coastal city has fantastic beaches, beautiful turquoise waters, and a unique rocky coastline that makes the Algarve so special.
Therefore, boat tours are very popular. The fishing village has become a major holiday destination.
The perfect destination for the ones looking for the best boat tours and watersports in the Algarve and also for a busy nightlife

Albufeira has a modern marina, where you can find some of the best watersports and boat tours in the Algarve, such as diving, dolphin watching, and other boat trips. Boat tours run all year round.
The Marina is surrounded by candy-colored apartments and on its waterfront promenade, you can have a nice lunch and drinks.
  • Our favorite beach: Praia de Santa Eulália - Olhos de Água
  • Our favorite restaurant: Vila Joia, Galé
  • Our favorite boat tours: Caves & dolphin watching 
  • Our favorite watersport: First dive Albufeira

Best things to do during your holidays 

Albufeira is a coastal city located in the Algarve, South Portugal. The old fisherman town, transformed into a highly demanded destination for tourism in the last years. The beaches, the boat tours, and the exciting nightlife have been attracting many holidaymakers.
Albufeira’s old town, is a traditional Portuguese city, with narrow streets, small shops, and a beautiful central square. Praça dos Pescadores is a square that connects the city with Praia dos Pescadores. 
Praia do Túnel and Praia dos Pescadores, are basically beaches located within the urban area, city beaches. With white sand and turquoise water, this is the perfect beach destination.

Until a few years back, Praia dos Pescadores was known as a beach full of small and colorful fisher boats. Nowadays, the fishermen depart from the modern marina.
The Albufeira marina, surrounded by colorful buildings, is the place for some fun. Many boat tours and watersports depart from the Marina. Visit “Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira” for a great view of the city and beaches.

Wine lovers should search for Adega do Cantor, for a guided tour to know the process of wine production from the Portuguese vineyard to the bottle. The wine locally produced can be tasted and bought. 
Regarding nightlife, Avenida Dr. Sá Carneiro is known as the main road of the Strip area. This area is surrounded by clubs, pubs, and bars, with many neon lights. There is entertainment until late hours.

If you are coming for some golf, there are many options nearby to go golfing with friends or family. If you want to do some golf with your family, the best option is the “Family Golf park”.

There are many theme parks in the surroundings, such as Aqualand, where you can have great water fun; Fiesa, “Festival Internacional de Escultura em Areia”, an exhibition of sand sculptures; “Parque Aventura”, for great family fun; or Zoomarine, a dolphinarium, which we honestly don’t recommend, as we believe dolphins should swim in the Ocean. Especially, as there are many boat tours, to see wild dolphins.

Castelo de Paderne, is a rural fortress built in the late 12th century and first decades of the 13th century, known for its Moorish architecture and military construction in “taipa”.
In the inside of the ruins of “Castelo de Paderne”, you can find the “Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Assunção”.
The Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Assunção is a religious monument, it is a ruin of an old church.
Castelo de Paderne is located nearby, in a city called Paderne. The Museum of Archeology unfolds the historical process of the city and in the bordering cities.

The best Albufeira boat tours 

The best boat tours are most definitely the caves and dolphin-watching tours. These boat tours allow you to see both the impressive caves and wild dolphins.
The majority of the cave boat tours do visit many caves, including the Benagil cave and Praia da Marinha. Also beautiful spots, less talked about, but as impressive, Praia da Senhora da Rocha. The BBQ boat tours are also very popular, most of them are provided on comfortable catamarans.
There are many fishing tours available. From speed boats to sailing yachts, we can help you find the best option.

The Albufeira boat tours depart from the Albufeira marina and are available almost all year long available. There are many boat tours, but don’t forget to book in advance, as they get sold out very quickly.

The best watersports

The best watersport? Definitely, the SUP tours to visit the caves and amazing surrounding beaches of the area. Rent a jet ski for some more adrenaline and speed. The jetskis can only be used in a restricted area. Even though, it’s great fun. 

Where and what to eat

For some fish or meat, o have dinner we would recommend the Louisiana Restaurant, “O Farnel” & “Rusty'co Bar e Restaurante”. For fish lovers, sardines are fatter and fresher in the summer months. Sargos, Douradas, and Robalos (sea bass) should be eaten during winter months for the best taste. 
The Mercado Municipal dos Caliços is a typical market where you can find a variety of fresh and delicious local food. You will find fresh fish, fresh meat, fresh vegetables, fresh bread, local bakeries, cafés, and some nice authentic restaurants. 

Enjoy the beautiful beaches 

There are a lot of beautiful beaches along the Algarve coast. The white sand, turquoise waters, sea caves, and colorful cliffs and caves make this city, one of the best beach destinations in Portugal.
The most popular beaches around are Praia da Falésia (and its neighboring Praia do Barranco das Belharucas), Praia da Rocha Baixinha, Praia de São Rafael and Praia da Oura
Praia do Peneco is the urban beach, right next to the city center, just like Praia do Inatel. In the Eastern direction, a little further from town, you'll find Praia dos Alemães. Around Sesmarias, you'll find Praia da Coelha, Praia dos Arrifes and Praia do Castelo.
About 2,7 miles East of the city you'll find Praia de Santa Eulália and Praia da Balaia, some of our favorites! Praia dos Aveiros is also worth a visit as it's rather cute, being enclosed in a small cove and flanked at either end by impressive rock formations.
In the area of Olhos De Água, Praia Maria Luísa is a must-visit with its lovely cliffs. Food lovers have probably heard of Praia do Evaristo, which was baptized after the famous restaurant it's home to.

Whatever you decide to do during your holiday, we promise you will love the watersports and boat tours. Sunshine and a lot of fun are guaranteed! For any further tips or requests, feel free to contact us anytime.

Our boat tours and watersports in Albufeira

Cover for SUP tour in Albufeira - Galé

Albufeira SUP tour - Galé

2h
6 max
Coastline Albufeira

BBQ cruise from Albufeira

6h
66 max
Benagil cave tour from Albufeira

Benagil cave tour from Albufeira

3h
43 max
Closed

Captain Hook cruise in Albufeira

2h
20 max
Dolfijnen en grotten boottocht in Albufeira

Caves & dolphin watching from Albufeira - Dreamer

3h
35 max
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First dive Albufeira

3h
8 max
boat charter in Albufeira
Closed

Full day private sailing in Albufeira

6h
12 max
sailing tour in Albufeira
Closed

Half Day Sailing Charter in Albufeira

3h
12 max
Dolphins Albufeira

Caves & dolphin watching from Albufeira - RIB

2h
36 max
jetboat dreamwave

Albufeira Jet Boat - 1 hour

1h
8 max
Jetboat in Albufeira

Jet Boat Albufeira - 30 min

30m
12 max
Jetski from Albufeira Algarve

Jet ski from Albufeira

30m
2 max
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Scuba Diving in Albufeira

3h
8 max
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Private snorkeling from Albufeira

2h
12 max
SUP tour in Albufeira - Coelha

SUP in Albufeira - Praia da Coelha

2h
10 max
Jet ski in Vilamoura

Jet ski in Vilamoura

15m
2 max
Benagil boat tour from Albufeira with Kayak or SUP Cover

Benagil boat tour from Albufeira with Kayak or SUP

4h
30 max
Enjoy the coastline

Coastal tour from Albufeira with Kayak or SUP

3h
30 max

Benagil Boat Tour in Albufeira

3h
62 max
Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Albufeira Cover

Stand-up Paddleboarding in Albufeira

3h
16 max
Explore the Algarve coastline

Full day Private Cruise in Albufeira with Sunset

10h
10 max
Private Boat Charter in Albufeira

Private Boat Charter in Albufeira

7h
10 max
Half day surfing in Albufeira Cover

Surf Class in Albufeira

2h
20 max
Albufeira Yacht Hire

Albufeira Yacht Hire

3h
12 max
Private sunset boat cruise Albufeira

Private sunset boat cruise Albufeira

3h
10 max
Charter a boat in Albufeira

Charter a boat in Albufeira

3h
10 max
Surf in Albufeira Cover

Surf in Albufeira

2h
5 max
Surf Albufeira

Surf Lesson in Albufeira

2h
12 max
Parasailing in Albufeira

Parasailing in Albufeira

10m
6 max
Dolphin and Benagil Tour from Albufeira Cover
Best seller

Dolphin and Benagil tour from Albufeira

3h
18 max
Albufeira Kayaking

Albufeira Kayak Tour

2h
24 max

Dolphin watching in Albufeira

3h
Dolphins and Caves cruise in Albufeira

Dolphins and Caves Cruise in Albufeira

3h
40 max
Benagil cave cruise in Albufeira

Benagil cave cruise in Albufeira

3h
45 max
Private cave tour in Albufeira

Private dolphin and cave tour in Albufeira

3h
19 max
Morning Albufeira yacht charter

Morning Albufeira yacht charter

3h
10 max
Private yacht in Albufeira - afternoon

Private yacht in Albufeira - afternoon

3h
10 max
Enjoy your stay in Albufeira

Private sunset yacht cruise in Albufeira

6h
10 max
Enjoy your holidays in Albufeira

Private Albufeira sunset cruise

3h
10 max
Private dolphin watching cruise in Albufeira

Private dolphin watching cruise in Albufeira

3h
10 max
Full-day yacht charter in Albufeira

Full-day yacht charter in Albufeira

7h
10 max

Dolphins and Benagil cave

3h
18 max
Charter from Albufeira to Ria Formosa

Charter from Albufeira to Ria Formosa

8h
10 max
Charter from Albufeira to Ponta da Piedade

Charter from Albufeira to Ponta da Piedade

8h
10 max
Private Boat Party in Albufeira & Vilamoura

Private Boat Party in Vilamoura

2h
12 max
Benagil Cruise with Beach BBQ
Closed

Benagil Cruise with Beach BBQ

7h
42 max
Sunset on a Boat in the Algarve
Closed

Sunset on a Boat in the Algarve

3h
42 max
Sunset BBQ Cruise in the Algarve
Closed

Sunset BBQ Cruise in the Algarve

4h
42 max
Catamaran and Kayak Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

Catamaran and Kayak Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

4h
18 max
Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

3h
12 max
Private Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

Private Caves and Dolphins Boat Tour in Albufeira

2h
12 max
Kayak Tour Around Albufeira Coastline

Kayak Tour Around Albufeira Coastline

3h
18 max
Catamaran BBQ Tour to Benagil From Albufeira

Catamaran BBQ Tour to Benagil From Albufeira

7h
42 max
Romantic Sunset Boat tour in Albufeira
Closed

Romantic Sunset Boat tour in Albufeira

3h
42 max
Sunset Boat Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

Sunset Boat Tour to Benagil from Albufeira

3h
62 max
Cover for Half day Sailing tour Albufeira

Half-day Sailing tour Albufeira

3h
14 max
Cover for Full day sailing from Albufeira

Full-day sailing from Albufeira

6h
14 max
Albufeira Boat Party

Albufeira Boat Party

3h
80 max
Algar de Benagil Boat Tour

Algar de Benagil Boat Tour

3h
75 max
Sunset BBQ Cruise in Albufeira

Sunset BBQ Cruise in Albufeira

6h
90 max
Dolphins and Benagil Cave Catamaran Tour

Dolphins and Benagil Cave Catamaran Tour

3h
62 max
benagil boat tour

Beach BBQ Cruise in Albufeira

7h
75 max
Albufeira Parasailing

Albufeira Parasailing

2h
12 max
Benagil & Dolphin on a RIB Boat from Albufeira

Benagil & Dolphin on a RIB Boat from Albufeira

3h
12 max
Albufeira Boat & BBQ Beach Party
Closed

Albufeira Boat & BBQ Beach Party

9h
200 max
Albufeira Sunset Cruise

Albufeira Sunset Cruise

2h
40 max
Surf Lesson in Armação de Pêra

Surf Lesson in Armação de Pêra

3h
3 max
Albufeira Sunset Cruise to Benagil

Albufeira Sunset Cruise to Benagil

2h
12 max
stag do albufeira

Private Boat Party in Albufeira - up to 18 pax

2h
18 max
Private Party on a Yacht in Albufeira

Private Party on a Yacht in Albufeira - up to 12 pax

3h
12 max
BBQ boat trip from Albufeira to Benagil

BBQ boat trip from Albufeira to Benagil

6h
50 max