DK Travel : The Algarve : Central Region : Outdoor

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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.
Penina Golf

The masterpiece 18-hole, par 73 Championship course was designed by golf guru Sir Henry Cotton and has hosted the Portuguese Open.
Pinheiros Altos

An independent 18-hole, par 72 course built on the Quinta do Lago estate, embracing part of the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
Pinta Course, Pestana Carvoeiro

An ancient olive tree spreads over one of the greens of the 18-hole Pinta course. The 18-hole Gramacho layout has some heavily bunkered greens.
Praia da Falésia, Olhos de Agua

A long, narrow beach that never gets too crowded in summer. It’s exposed to fresh south-wester-lies so draws the windsurfing set. A good option if peace and quiet are the order of the day.
Praia da Galé, Armação de Pêra

Two half-moons of smooth white sand make up this beach, interrupted by some weird outcrops of ochre-splashed sandstone.
Praia da Oura, Albufeira

Located at the bottom of “The Strip”, this is a hugely popular beach in summer and attractive with its patches of yellow sandstone rock.
Praia da Vilamoura

The beach at Vilamoura enjoys an enviable location right next to the resort. Its waters are calmed by the harbour breakwater, and the place is often used as a backdrop by fashion photographers.
Praia de Faro (Ilha de Faro)

One of the narrow barrier islands that shelter the Ria Formosa lagoon, this giant sand spit is a magnet for Faro residents and those visitors wishing to escape the city heat mid-season.
Praia de Marinha, Benagil

An almost vertical cliff face towers over Marinha’s two wonderfully secluded beaches, the waters of which are a favourite with snorkellers.