Things to do across the Algarve

Pick a town to see what runs there and what each seller charges for it.

Lagos

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Lagos has the busiest boat scene on the coast and the most listings to compare.

61 activities compared

Albufeira is the biggest resort town in the Algarve and the easiest base for day trips.

47 activities compared

Faro is where almost everyone lands, and the Ria Formosa lagoon starts at the edge of town.

27 activities compared

Lagoa covers Benagil, Carvoeiro and the stretch of cliffs most people come to see.

12 activities compared

Portimão has the deep harbour, so the bigger boats and the longer trips leave from here.

33 activities compared

Sagres is the far south west corner, colder water, bigger swell and far fewer crowds.

21 activities compared

Vilamoura is built around its marina, and the boat listings reflect that.

39 activities compared

Tavira is the quiet eastern Algarve, a river town with islands off the coast.

19 activities compared

Alvor is a small estuary village between Portimão and Lagos with an outsized boat scene.

18 activities compared

Carvoeiro is the closest launch point to the Benagil cave, which is why it is busy.

12 activities compared

Silves is inland, red sandstone and a Moorish castle above an orange growing valley.

12 activities compared

Monchique is the hill country behind the coast, cooler air and long views.

1 activities compared

Quarteira sits next to Vilamoura with a long beach and a working fishing harbour.