Casa Dos Choupos

Translation for 140 languages by ALS

http://www.portitours.pt/    

http://www.portugal-info.net/tourraid/

Fishing trips out to sea are offered by several companies down by the river in Portimao.  We have pamphlets giving details at Casa Dos Choupos.  Portimao is one of the main big game centres in the Algarve, offering the chance to catch fighting swordfish and other big fish. There are also facilities for sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, water-skiing and scuba diving.
 

Contact us with your exact requirements in advance.

http://www.kartingalgarve.com/karting/uk/default.asp

There are 31 golf courses located throughout the Algarve and this number is set to double within the next couple of years.  See page on this website which details the nearest courses to the property.

http://www.countryridingcenter.com

The above link takes you to the website of a well established horse riding centre in Silves.

The nearest horse riding centre is located a 3 to 5 minute drive away from the property, at the Sitio Encantado sports and leisure facility located in the village of Odelouca.  This very new establishment has not yet produced a price list.  Details will be added in the future.

 

Santo António Lawn Bowling & Country Club
santoantonio@portugal-info.net
Championship Green - Visitors Welcome - Comps. Wed. & Sun
Pools, Tennis, Squash, Turkish, Beauty Salon
Ask us for special quotes for next Bowling Season
Montes do Alvor - 8500 Portimão
282 495 652
282 495 713

Algarve Windsurfing & Sailing Centre
arno_windsurf@hotmail.com
Set on the calm beach of Ferragudo
Rentals, Private Lessons & Group Lessons
Offering Windsurfing, Water Skiing, Sailing & Peddle Boats
Praia Grande - Ferragudo
282 461 115

http://www.diverscove.de/dive_uk.htm

http://www.tivoli-diving.com/

The geographical historical background of the Algarve coast and its importance as a navigational corner point in Europe for many centuries makes it one of the best locations in Europe for scuba diving. The coastline provides many varieties of water in which to dive that it would be hard to complain.

For comfortable diving throughout the year the water temperature along the coastline tends to vary between 16 to 22 degrees. Besides the abundance of different fish species there are so several old wrecks and reefs to explore. A popular dive is at night especially in the many fascinating caves.

Experienced instructors are to be found at all licensed Diving Schools and modern equipment is for hire. These Schools are usually staffed by several nationalities so communication should not be difficult. Dives are made under the strict regulations as associated with the necessary safety aspect of the sport.

The Algarve coastal waters provide some acceptable surfing accompanied by the warm climate and reasonable temperature of the sea. It provides a good location for this sport in Europe. Depending upon the time of the year and the current the most attractive and challenging area is around Sagres. However, for the less experienced it is recommended that surfers use the many excellent beaches that are under Life Guard supervision.

Surf School Company - Tour & Camp - invites you to experience a surfing adventure on the South and West coast of the Algarve.  It is a surfing destination unrivalled anywhere in Europe and unique in the way of life that will give you a genuine taste of the surfing lifestyle.  The Surf breaks are surrounded by breathtaking scenery, which includes some of the most beautiful beaches of Portugal.  The Surf Tour Company will provide the complete adventure surf excursion for experienced surfers or the "never have" and novice surfer.  Help given with everything to get you started, including "Stand up instruction", riding waves, water safety and surf etiquette.  Email: surftourcompany@hotmail.com   Telephone:  (00351) 963 940 070 / 964 991 228 / 963 279 738

http://www.portugal-info.net/performance/

Due to the attractive climate water-skiing is a popular sport especially in the south of Portugal. The impressive size of the Atlantic Ocean would at first question the number of times that the sea conditions would be favourable for this sport. Surprisingly, throughout the year and even in the winter months, there are many days of each month when the conditions are very attractive. Naturally in the summer months the conditions are even more favourable, especially early and late in the day when it can present a mirror surface.  The Beach Sport Centres that can be found on the more popular beaches often have facilities for hire.  Inland, man-made Dams and rivers also present some good water-skiing areas.

The Portuguese coast provides some very acceptable windsurfing conditions accompanied by the tendency for the winds to be reasonably constant in force. These winds mostly average between Force 3 to 5.

In the Algarve there are many windsurfing centres on the beach that will rent equipment.