Lynn Carratt

Portugese cities like Lisbon and Porto are bright and vibrant, but true sun-worshippers flock to the southern region of Algarve. There's fantastic food, natural wonders, ancient ruins, golden beaches and some of the most quaint fishing villages anyone could hope to discover under Portugal's glowing sun. Base yourself in Albufeira, a stunning mixture of the above and the perfect base for discovering everything the region offers. The best things to do in the Algarve run a marvellous gauntlet, with the serenity of the sea nestled up to some of the most exciting nights out in Portugal. No matter your desires, they will be sated here. Here are the best things to do in Algarve.  Algarve’s top things to do, at a glance 👽 Most unusual: Cerro da Vila💶 Best free activity: Queda do Vigário👪 Best with kids: Vilamoura Environmental Park👯 Best for adults: Cabrita 🎊 Best for young people: Benagil Sea Caves RECOMMENDED: Nine things to know about Madeira Cláudia Lima Carvalho is an editor at Time Out Lisbon. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.