Book book a tuk-tuk
Sightseeing on foot is so last year - in Albufeira it's all about the tuk-tuks! These nippy little vehicles are the best way to tuck into narrow streets and back roads that you wouldn't be able to see in a car or bus. Just hop on the back and a guide will whizz you around town - most likely rounding off a load of facts as you go, meaning you can take it all in without feeling like your legs might drop off, and you can learn a thing or two along the way.
Live out all your Total Wipeout fantasies
The sea at Praia de Pescadores and Praia dos Alemães totally levels up during the summer season with huge inflatable waterparks and obstacle courses. We're talking everything from sloping slides and diving boards to climbing walls and tunnels - all made from inflatables. It's like a bouncy castle but EVEN better - trust us, the kiddos will be all over it (literally). As for you? You can join 'em, or just watch from the sand (someone's gotta keep the sun loungers warm!).
Admire the view from Miradouro Do Pau Da Bandeira
It might sound like a bit of a mouthful, but all you need to know is that this viewpoint is the best in Albufeira. By day, you'll be greeted by gorg views of Praia do Tunel beach, with its sweeping sands and the Atlantic stretching out in the background, while come night-time it's *the* spot to catch the sunset. And when you've finally had your fill and snapped a million pics for Insta, the snazzy outdoor lift will carry you back down to the beach.
Spot birds at Salgados Lagoon
Twitchers, this one's for you. Tucked behind Praia dos Salgados is Salgados Lagoon, a whopper of a lake that's home to around 200 different species of birds. It's a no swimming allowed kind of zone, but don't worry - the beach is just a hop away, and there are loads of wooden boarded walkways so you can still stroll right past the water and take it all in from dry land.
Sample the local vino
Slurping wine in the beaut Algarve countryside? Sign us up! There are a handful of different wine tours you can do in Albufeira, but the most common one is a 4x4 trip where you'll cruise through rural landscapes and pretty orange groves, before stepping out into the vineyards and getting whisked on a tour of the winery. Here you'll be able to taste some of the region's finest wines paired with fresh bread and cheese. Heaven, is that you?!
Make a splash at Aquashow Waterpark
Just a half-hour drive from Albufeira, you'll find this whopper of a waterpark that's all kinds of epic. It's got an outdoor section decked out with jaw-dropping slides, rapid rides and even a few rollercoasters thrown into the mix. It's the definition of fun for the whole fam, with a separate indoor park kitted out with even more waterslides, waterfall pools and relaxing spa experiences for when you need to dial down the adrenaline and dial up the pampering.
