Boating – take a boat trip along the coast visiting the caves from Carvoeiro or Benagil beach.

Cruise – half day or full day cruises along the Algarve’s spectacular coast. Boats operate from Portimao.

Fishing – with light tackle for Bass and Sea Bream for an inexpensive day out.

River Cruise – from Portimao to Silves and back.

Horse Riding – through soft, sandy, coastal pinewoods or along stony trails in the hills on part Lusitano horses – hardy, medium sized horses of good temperament.

Tennis - can be booked by the hour on any of the many private courts. Local tennis and bowls competitions are almost all open to visitors.

Watersports – Scuba diving facilities in Carvoeiro (P.A.D.I.). Windsurfing, skiing & sailing facilities in Ferragudo.

Waterparks – Family fun days out at Slide & Splash and Aqualand.
Zoomarine – a superb ocean theme park. Great entertainment and education for children and adults. Near Guia.

Shopping – Algarve Shopping between Albufeira and Guia on the N125 is a modern centre – air conditioned with a food court and shops to suit all tastes and pockets. Pottery shops dot the N125. Portimao has a good selection of high quality shops.

Markets – A flea market is held in Ferragudo once a month. Many villages and towns have markets or flea markets between March and December each year. Call at the tourist information for directions and dates.

It is possible to book coach excursions to all the above – call in at the tourist information in Ferragudo village.