DK Travel : The Algarve : Outdoor

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Esteveira Dune Walk

The fragile habitat of the dunes contains a wealth of flora, including the beautiful large yellow restharrow which blankets the sand with a bright mantle of delicate petals.
Freshwater Kayaking

Barragem de Bravura is a huge, tree-fringed reservoir, and a kayak safari is the best way to observe its diverse wildlife.
Game Fishing

Fishing expeditions depart from resorts and marinas throughout the summer in search of marlin and shark.
Gramacho Course, Pestana Carvoeiro

Gramacho has recently gained another 9-hole layout to add to the original double nine, and the combination allows for a variety of options in pin settings and length to suit both high and low handicappers.
Hiking

Serra da Monchique provides the most demanding walking. Wooded foothills give way to a treeless summit speckled with rhododendron blooms. The views fully justify the long hike.
Horse Riding

With its almond and cork oak trees, the area around Bensafrim, northwest of Lagos, is idyllic riding territory.
Horse Riding

Through the countryside or over a bracing coastal path, riding a Lusitano horse is a joyful way to explore the land.
Ilha da Armona

Popular with independent travellers, the beaches facing inland are served by bars and restaurants. A ferry from Olhão takes 15 minutes.
Ilha da Barreta

Boat departures from Faro’s Porta Nova wharf shuttle visitors to this “deserted island,” where wildlife can be observed. A bar-restaurant, O Estaminé, provides sustenance.
Ilha da Culatra

The beaches here enjoy splendid isolation, and nude sunbathing in the dunes is not uncommon. The ferry takes 45 minutes from Olhão.