Things to do in the Algarve
Every bookable trip on this coast, with what each seller charges for it shown side by side.
411 things to do compared across 13 towns. Cheapest starts at 4.80. Biggest gap between two sellers on the same trip: 1993.65.
The Algarve splits into three. The west around Lagos and Sagres has the cliffs and the best boats. The centre around Albufeira, Portimão and Carvoeiro has the caves and the resorts. The east around Faro and Tavira has the lagoon and the quiet towns.
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The same trip, sold by more than one platform, with the widest difference in price.
Xclusive Luxury Yacht Albufeira
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 5.0 (5)
Save up to €1993.65 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Luxury Catamaran Cruise Along Algarve Coast
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 5.0 (2)
Save up to €1771.60 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Luxury Yacht Charter Algarve Coast & Benagil
Local operator
3 hr 25 min total · 5.0 (14)
Save up to €1676.60 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Private Sailing Boat Tour with Swim and Wine
Local operator
3 hr 10 min total · 4.8 (26)
Save up to €961.06 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
8-Hour Private Tour on a Luxury Catamaran
Local operator
3 hr 40 min total · 4.6 (0)
Save up to €929.27 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Cascais/Portimao: Private Yacht Cruise with Drinks
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
Save up to €925.20 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Explore Benagil, Ponta da Piedade & Dolphins in Algarve
Local operator
3 hr 35 min total · 5.0 (3)
Save up to €761.95 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Algarve Half-Day Private Catamaran Charter
Local operator
3 hr 5 min total · 5.0 (90)
Save up to €710.35 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Private Boat & Kayak Tour with Snorkeling (Alvor)
Local operator
3 hr 10 min total · 5.0 (2)
Save up to €707.60 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Lagos: Private Boat Charter
Local operator
2 hr 5 min total · 5.0 (52)
Save up to €649.50 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Lagos: Luxury Private Yacht Charter w/ Drinks & Snacks
Local operator
2 hr 5 min total · 5.0 (16)
Save up to €649.50 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Portimao Private Tour
Local operator
3 hr 40 min total · 4.6 (0)
Save up to €500.60 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 3 sellers
Common questions
- What are the best things to do in the Algarve?
- Boat trips to the Benagil cave and Ponta da Piedade top almost every list, followed by dolphin watching, kayaking and the Ria Formosa lagoon near Faro. Inland, Silves castle and the Monchique hills are the two day trips worth the drive.
- Which Algarve town is the best base?
- Lagos has the most listings and the best boat scene. Albufeira is the easiest base for families and day trips. Faro suits anyone flying in for a short stay, and Tavira is the quietest of the four.
- How far in advance should you book?
- A week is enough outside July and August. In peak summer the small boat trips sell out several days ahead, and those are the ones worth booking early because the big boats are always available.
- Why do prices differ between websites?
- The same operator lists on GetYourGuide, Viator and Civitatis, and each platform sets its own margin. The trip is identical. That gap is what this site exists to show.
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