Life, Adventure and Tourism in Portugal!

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A guide to Fishing in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores

Planning your holidays? Find out more about sea fishing, big game fishing, beach casting and fresh water fishing in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores

Carp Fishing in Portugal: Supplies and Trips

Experts in angling and carp fishing in Portugal and suppliers of top quality fishing products and bait

Algarve Skydiving and Microlights

Try Algarve skydiving and microlight flights for a holiday experience of a life time! Beginners trips and courses available

Central Portugal Surf Camp

Our central Portugal surf camp offers you top class surfing tuition and days of fun and relaxation in a beautiful setting

Horse Riding Holidays in Portugal

Join us for horse riding holidays in Portugal and our trusty horses will help you discover a little piece of paradise in the heart of the Portuguese countryside.

Whale watching, Diving, Swimming with Dolphins in the Azores

Enjoy once in a lifetime experiences in a spectacular setting- whale watching, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins in the Azores.

Discover the Azores - a paradise in the mid-atlantic!

Explore the spectacular islands of the Azores by land or sea. With dolphins, whales, mountains, geysers, traditional villages, swathes of flowers and much more don't forget your camera!

Tours of Sao Miguel, Azores

Guided jeep and walking tours of Sao Miguel, discover this Azores island's most renowned beauty spots and best kept secrets!

Rent a lovely apartment near Vilamoura marina

This modern and stylish apartment is just two minutes' walk from Vilamoura Marina and is the ideal base for holidays in the Algarve

Walking in the Algarve and the Alentejo, Southern Portugal

Spend time walking in the Algarve and the Alentejo and discover a land of Medieval and Moorish towns, intriguing byways and breathtaking views, beautiful, rare wildlife, fine wine and food and more...

Surfing in the North of Portugal

Our watersports centre offers kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing in the North of Portugal, come and discover our uncrowded beaches and great waves

Places To Stay in Portugal

Search the Portugal directory for great places to stay in Portugal

Adventure Days Out in Northern Portugal

Take your pick of our fun and adventurous activities and plan some great days out in Northern Portugal. We offer surfing, paintball, canyoning, horse riding, climbing, rappell, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting and much more!

Algarve Bird Watching Holidays

Our specialist Algarve bird watching holiday is a great way to get to know the diverse and interesting birds of Southern Portugal

Walking and Hiking in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores

Come hiking in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores and discover spectacular and surprising landscapes, rare wildlife, friendly people, learn about its history and culture and much more

Canyoning in Madeira

Got a sense of adventure? Come canyoning in Madeira - abseil, climb, leap and swim your way down stream!

Rent a luxury villa in Vilamoura, Central Algarve, Portugal

Direct from the owner- rent a luxury villa in Vilamoura with a private pool and views over the sea and Laguna golf course.

Horse Riding and Adventure Holidays in Northern Portugal

Adventurous horse riding, mountain biking and walking holidays in Northern Portugal, we offer an unforgettable holiday experience

Holistic Horse Riding in Portugal

Learn how to really communicate and connect with your horse using our holistic horse riding techniques. Experienced, novice or nervous riders and children are all welcome.

Come Sailing in Madeira - sunset cruises, dolphins and whales, charters...

Sailing in Madeira is memorable for many reasons from the breath taking scenery to the wealth of marine life. Discover Madeira's wild beauty with us.

Algarve Holiday Cottages

Our Algarve holiday cottages offer character and home comforts in the heart of the Algarve. Set in mature gardens with a pool and jacuzzi they're the prefect place to relax after a day exploring the Algarve

Exploring Ilha do Faro

We explore Ilha do Faro, a hidden gem in the Algarve

Bargain adventure in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores

Are you looking for a fun, affordable holiday, a little adventure in Portugal? Check out our special offers and last minute deals.

My holiday in Lisbon

Why I think Lisbon is a great destination

Whale Watching in the Azores

If you're interested in whale watching in the Azores have a look at my photos and read my review

Find a Water Park in Portugal for Fun in the Sun

The coolest way to spend a hot summer way- what will be your favourite water park in Portugal?

Body board and Surf in Portugal: the coolest, most challenging fun in the sun!

Bodyboarders, surfers, if you want 530 miles of stunning coastline, bright sunshine, a great variety of waves and a chilled out lifestyle- surf in Portugal!

Flying High, Hot Air Balloons, Parachuting and Paragliding in Portugal

Take to the skies for breathtaking views! A guide to hot air balloons, helicopter and light plane tours, microlights, parachuting, hang-gliding and paragliding in Portugal

Lawn Bowling in Portugal

If you love bowling but the rain keeps spoiling play, come lawn bowling in Portugal where friendly clubs are waiting to challenge you to a game in the sun!

Play Golf in Portugal

A guide to golf in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores where golf lovers will discover challenging and championship courses in truly breathtaking settings. Pre-book your tee times at special prices.

Dolphins and whales in the Azores, Madeira and Portugal

Absolutely unforgettable boat trips spotting dolphins and whales in the Azores, Madeira and Portugal

Cycling in Portugal

Discover beautiful rural Portugal with our guide to cycling in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores

Surprise your Valentine..

..with an original gift this February 14th. A voucher for whale watching, sailing, paragliding, horse riding or many other experiences is bound to make you more popular than a box of chocolates or some skimpy underwear. What's more you get to enjoy it too!

Find out more about our vouchers for fun days out in Portugal here.

Get ready for Carnival!

Carnival comes to Portugal the first weekend in February. So it's time to shake off the winter blues and start practising your samba! Portuguese carnivals are usually a mix of samba dancers (sometimes semi-naked Brazilian girls), fancy dress, non stop partying and, often satirical, floats. The kids get a day off school and everything stops as towns celebrate.

So if you're in Portugal don't miss out on all the fun. There are carnivals in many towns across the country. Among the best are: Torres Vedras, Loule, Batalha, Nazare, Ovar, Figueira da Foz, Estarreja, Podence and Funchal (Madeira)

Have fun...

p.s. not sure where these towns are follow the link below to a map of Portugal

Lisbon named top destination for 2008

The New York Times has released its list of the 53 places to go in 2008 and Portugal's capital Lisbon is in at number two. The city offers travellers architectural charm, culture, great food and wine and a vibrant nightlife all in a sunny seaside location and at reasonable prices. How many other European capitals can promise as much?

How are the New Year's Resolutions going..?

Every year most of us can't resist making New Year's resolutions no matter how many we've failed to keep in the past! If your resolution was to keep fit why not do it in some good company- check out our list of clubs in Portugal. If you're planning your holidays why not get a bit adventurous this year there's lots of fun things to do in Portugal whatever your age and fitness level. After all if you're going to stick to those New Year's Resolutions you might as well have fun doing it!

Dakar cancelled

The decision to cancel the Lisbon-Dakar rally has disappointed many drivers and fans of the gruelling race. However after fears of terrorist attacks in Mauritania everyone would agree that the safety of the participants must be put first. We look forward to the 2009 rally!

On a more positive note 2008 promises to be a good year for fans and competitirs with lots of other great sporting events in Portugal this year.

Run for Charity

Chairy fundraisers will complete a gruelling 215km (130 miles)from the Spanish border to Sagres this May to raise money for an Algarve Children's charity and Jane's Appeal the cancer charity set up in memory of Jane Tomlinson. They'll run along the Ecovia way for seven days covering 30km a day. If you're interested in sponsoring them or even joining in the last 10km please go to www.2girls2run.com Good luck runners!

New Marinas for Portugal

Portugal has great conditions for sailing and this together with the quality of life and year round sunshine has drawn an ever growing number of sailors to its marinas. So much so that many are now full at peak times of the year.

In order to create more berths Vilamoura has dramatic plans to extend its marina and incorporate luxury houses, artificial lakes and stunning landscaping. A new marina is due to open in Troia near Lisbon in February and another in Ferragudo in the Algarve in 2010.

All this is great news not only for boat owners but also for people who just want to try their hand at sailing or enjoy a scenic boat trip.

Find out more about sailing in Portugal or go sailing in Lisbon

Christmas and New Year in Portugal

Another Christmas is almost here and families across Portugal are stocking up with turkey and bacalhau (dried cod), bolo de rei cake and sugary sonhos de natal ready for the feast.

If you're looking for a white Christmas in Portugal there's only one place to go- the Serra da Estrela mountains in central Portugal the sunny country's most popular winter sports destination.

If you can't make it that far some cities like Faro in the Algarve are working hard on creating that Christmas atmosphere. Not only do they have temporary ice rinks in shopping centres but they've even hired artificial snow machines to fill the high street with clouds of foamy flakes!

New Year sees big street parties all across Portugal with live music, dancing and fireworks. The biggest party though has to be on the island of Madeira which hosts what is officially the world's largest New Year's firework display- well worth the trip.

Portugal Sport and Adventure wishes you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Play with the England Under 20s

The English national under 20s rugby union team will be in the Algarve for a training camp from 9th to 14th December. The team will be warming up for their 2008 season at Browns Sports and Leisure club in Vilamoura a favourite with professional sports teams from across the world.

At an open day on the 13th young rugby players are invited to come and play with the team. So if you're between 16 and 18 and would like tips and feedback from the national coaches and player don't mis this opportunity. For more information email hugo@browns-club.com or call 289 322 740

Keep up to date with events in Portugal

Azores- officially the world's second greatest islands!

A recent National Geographic study has named the Azores as the second best islands in the world. The islands were judged on their environmental and cultural interest and integrity. Here are some of the judge's comments on the Azores:

"The islands' green volcanic mountains and picturesque black and white towns look set to remain unspoiled."

"Remote and temperate, the Azores remain lightly touristed. Main visitor type is the independent traveler staying in B&Bs. The ecosystem from the beautiful hydrangea-covered hills of Flores to the rock-bottomed bays of Terceira is in great shape. Whales still a frequent sight. Local culture strong and vibrant. Not uncommon to be invited to a person's house for dinner, or welcomed into a communal meal during a festival."

There's lots to do on the Azores including fishing, walking, swimming with dolphins, climbing, cycling, boat trips and more. We also offer Azores packages with accommodation car hire and fun days out.

Algarve International Motor Racing Circuit- coming soon!

Portimao Council has approved a plan to construct the Algarve International Motor Racing Circuit. So as long as the central government gives the go ahead there could be some high speed action in the Algarve before the end of 2008.

The project could cost as much as 200 million euros and will include a circuit suitable for hosting all kinds of international events such as Formula 1, seating for 140,000 fans and a karting track. The company are also looking into building a five-star hotel, 160 luxury apartments, a spa, tennis courts, riding arena, a congress centre, sports complex and a technology park nearby.

Follow this link if you'd like to know more about sporting events in Portugal.

First bio-diesel boat arrives in Vilamoura

The world's first boat to use only renewable fuels will be in Vilamoura this weekend as part of an 18 month promotional tour. The silver boat has a unusual space age design so you can't miss it. It has been designed to have no netcarbon footprint, is very efficient, uses non toxic paint and recycled materials and looks like its come out of a Bond movie!

A very striking new addition to centuries of sailing tradition and innovation! Read on to find out more about sailing in Portugal

Ice Skating in Sunny Portugal

It's that time of year again, the sun is still shining on bikini-clad beach lovers but the streets are twinkling with images of snow and sleighs. Christmas is officially in the offing. So if you're in the Algarve and feeling seasonal head to the artificial ice rink at Forum Algarve shopping centre in Faro for some slippery fun. Some of the kids are seriously good at it you wonder where they get the practice?

For actual snow your best bet is the mountains of the beautiful Serra da Estrela national park in central Portugal. A popular choice for Portuguese families wanting to experience the real deal.

Want to know what the weather's like here today? You can find out more about the climate in Portugal here.