Top Portimao Wellness Classes

The best way to discover the caves and coves of the Algarve is by kayak, but you don’t want to exhaust yourself before you reach the coastal highlights. This tour offers an energy-saving solution with a round-trip catamaran ride from Marina de Portimão to the Benagil Cave zone, where your kayak awaits. You’ll then follow a guide right inside the famous cave, and have time to swim, too.

Add some wreck diving action to your Algarve vacation with this double-dive experience at Ocean Revival. Known as one of Europe's top diving sites, the Ocean Revival park is home to four sunken navy vessels, making it a fun playground for advanced divers. Just bring your advanced open water diver certificate, and dive into the deep on an experience organized by a team of Portuguese divers.

Book a beginner or intermediate surf lesson on the soft sands of Galé Beach in Albufeira. With a professional instructor, you'll spend two hours learning about the waves and improving your technique on the board. Nice touch: Groups are limited to 10 people to ensure you'll have close attention from an instructor through the experience.

The Algarve coast is wonderfully scenic, but most travelers end up only seeing it from land. Admire it from the sea for much of the day—without a costly private boat charter—and visit the famous Benagil caves on this cruise from Portimao. Board a spacious, 2-deck catamaran, gaze over cliffs and villages as you sail to Benagil, explore the caves by small boat, and relax with a light lunch and drinks from the open bar.

Benagil Cave is one of Portugal’s most frequented spots in the Algarve and can get quite crowded. Beat the hoards of tourists during this early morning tour from Benagil Beach and take a small-group kayaking tour into this stunning cave, which is only accessible by water. Enjoy plenty of time to explore and take photos, with a small group of 20 or fewer, all before the tourists arrive.

Wake up and move with this group beach yoga lesson in Portimao. Your 60 minute Hatha class will help to energize your body and your mind. Your yoga mat is provided, so don’t worry if you don’t have one. Just be ready to do some asana in a beautiful spot, on the beach, with the sun shining on you.

Guaranteeing fun on the water for time-pressured travelers, this express Jet Ski rental from Armação de Pêra lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. After hearing some operational tips and safety advice, you'll take to the water to hop over the waves at speed or go for a more relaxed ride, if you prefer. Each Jet Ski seats up to two people, and no license is needed.

Unwind after a day of exploring and sunbathing with a sunset yoga class right on Alemão Beach in the Algarve. Join a small group during the golden hour and watch the sun dip below the horizon while engaging in a Hatha yoga class. This is open to all levels, even first-timers, and also includes 15 minutes of meditation at the end of class.