Top Algarve Day Trips - page 3

Man.. I don’t even know where to start. It’s my first time in Portugal and as a young (20) solo female traveler, it can get scary and kind of hard to navigate through it all but thanks to the structure providing this activity (I forgot the name sorry), I had one of the best days ever! The meeting spot is in Faro Marina, close to the old town, easy to get there. The guide arrived on time, no issue. 👍🏽 Then, we basically hopped on a van (group of 6 people) and went on a proper hike which lasted for about 2 hours, then we had a break at the Marinha Beach (≈1.5 too) where we could eat, shop some souvenirs and jewellery, and relax on the sand. Finally, we headed to our last stop for the cliff jumping -there was also a bar and I believe they were serving tapas- and the guide was nice enough to jump with me hehe. Btw that’s not important but I did fall in love with him, love Arthur, he knowwwwws what he’s talking about, interestingly knowledgeable and tries to make everyone comfortable by sneaking some jokes here and there. I highly recommend booking this exact circuit or you’ll regret it. HAVE A NICE STAY IN THE ALGARVE!💖

An amazing trip in the beautiful countryside. A beautiful break from the noise and buzz of the busy touristic places. Breath taking views. Personally, I think I would have preferred more off road driving. But a trip still worth taking. A lovely sample of simpler life and panoramic views not to be missed.

The tour guide and captain made our tour interesting and fun. The inflatable was smaller than other boats which allowed most of us to have unobstructed views of the caves and sites. There were 17 on our tour and only two people had middle seats. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the trip fun and informative. The captain did an excellent job of getting us very close to the caves while ensuring our safety. I would highly recommend this tour company.

From beginning to end this trip ticks every box for those who want to discover new places and learn historical information about the Algarve and its creation. Mario was amazing with his knowledge and overblown personality. The experience was incredible. This was my 3rd time on this trip and every time I see new places and learn more. My daughter was with me - I usually solo travel. She was as amazed and delighted as I was. This is the first time I have seen the Algarve in cooler temperatures and recovering from the storms, so it was a completely different experience, but just as interesting. I highly recommend this tour and the company Alsafari. I will most definitely return again.

Just incredible place to visit while you are in Portugal. Well organized tour. Not recommended for those who have a hard time walking on uneven surfaces and there is a little climbing and trekking along the coast but very much worth it. The water was a bit chilly at the beach. I recommend going in late May or June if you want to swim. Guides and Driver was great.

This was a wonderful tour that showed us different ways of life on the barrier islands of the Ria Formosa.. Barreta Island (formerly a leprosy colony) has only one restaurant and one fisherman's shack. It is beautiful and feels very remote. It is where the Ria Formosa and the ocean meet, with lots of turbulence and large waves. Ilha de Farol (Lighthouse Island) has a very chill, laid back beach vibe, pretty little cottages. Culatra Island, which is actually the same island, but a small fishing village on the other side of the island, shows you the real workings of the fishing industry and lifestyle. Our guide, Joac, was very informative, friendly, humorous and made you feel safe with his navigation. The boat was very comfortable. The only unfortunate part was unfortunate that we were not able to meet the oyster farmers or watch the process, but Joac did his best to explain the process to us. I would highly recommend this tour.

This wine tour and visit to Silves was honestly one of the best days of our trip to Albufeira! It was a small group, which made it feel really personal and relaxed — everyone got along so well, and the company made it even more enjoyable. By the end of the tour it felt like we’d all known each other for ages. Our guide, João, was amazing, super knowledgeable, funny, and full of great stories about the area, the wines, and local life. You can tell he really loves what he does, and that energy made the whole day even better. The winery was beautiful, the wine tasting was spot on, and Silves is such a lovely little town to explore full of history and charm. If you’re in Albufeira and want a relaxed day with great wine, great company, and a fantastic guide, definitely book this tour

Super cool! Very charismatic, funny, and knowledgeable guide Pedro, got to paddle through caves and see several caves alongside the spectacular Benagil cave with the circular hole at the top. Wear a bathing suit and quick dry clothes as you will get wet. Totally amazing!