FAMILY ACTIVITIES:
When you have tired of the pool and the beach there are many other exciting outings for all the family to take in and around Tavira.
WATERPARKS: there are lots to choose from driving ,along the A22 within 20-30 mins you can visit Slide and Splash, Aquashow or The Big One all guaranteeing a great day out for big and small kids!
ZOO MARINE: this is a great day out-dolphin,seal and parrot shows, lots of rides all included in the admission price and swimming pools to cool off in.
ISLA MAGICA: this theme park is in Seville and is definitely worth the 1hr 30min journey to get there. Eight different lands to explore with fantastic water rides and roller coasters-opens at 1100 in summer closing at 11pm after a spectacular show with fireworks.
RIVER GUADIANA: fabulous boat trips up the river with swimming stops.
SURF:Kite surf on Isla Canela beach 5 mins from Ayamonte in Spain.
STAR GAZING: there is an observatory 7km from Tavira which holds family nights for budding astronomers.
BIRD WATCHING:
Many people com to the Eastern Algarve to bird watch as the Ria Formosa is the most important birding site in the Algarve.
Covering 60km it comprises large areas of dunes,lagoons,channels and islands, salt pans pools and river mouths. The diversity of habitat in the area means that you can spot up to 50 species of bird in a morning from Greater Flamingoes to Eurasian spoonbills to Crested Coots. It is and area of great importance for a wide range of breeding,passage and wintering birds hence it is a haven for the ornithologist.
Families will enjoy visiting the Ria Formosa Park which has a visitors centre situated at Quinta da Marim close to Olhao.Here there is a 3km nature trail which takes you right through the heart of the Ria Formosa from the salt marshes and Roman ruins to a traditional villa built by local poet Joao Lucio. The park has a breeding program for the native Portuguese water dogs and visitors can stroke the dogs at the kennels and talk to the handlers.
GOLF:
With a round of golf costing 30% less in the Eastern Algarve, and with 7 courses to choose from within a 20km radius of the apartment you will be spoiled for choice.
BENAMOR 4km away(5495m par 71) ranked in the top 10 courses in Europe with great sea views.
QUINTA DE RIA 7km away (6110m par 72) an 18 hole golf course in the Ria Formosa natural park-it has been described by golfers as the most breathtaking in the region.
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