Come
to Tipi Algarve - Go 'Glamping' in the sunny Algarve
in Portugal and stay in a luxury Tipi or Yurt - Venue
Hire - Group Discounts - Peaceful countryside valley
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Never
a dull moment!
There's
absolutely tons of 'things to do' in the Algarve if you
feel like getting active... there's Waterparks,
Theme Parks, Zoos, Karting, Water Sports, Boat Trips,
Excursions, Surfing, Horse Riding, Bike Hire, Walking
and Hiking, plus many of Europe's finest golf courses.
Whatever your favourite pastime or activity is, there's
something for everyone... and loads to keep the kids smiling
every day!
Below is just a selection of what's on offer - if you
need any further information or arrangements, pre-booking
etc. just get in touch and we'll do our best to help out...
Boat
Trips
We have such a magnificent coastline of golden sands,
beautiful cliffs and impressive rock formations, it is
hardly surprising there are so many boat trips on offer,
too many to mention but we are happy to investigate for
you - just contact us with your requirements and we will
do our best.
You can choose from sightseeing trips, onboard
BBQs, dolphin watching, fishing trips, ‘booze
cruises’ and so many more. Boat trips are an excellent
way to see the area and its coastline in all its glory
from a unique perspective.
If you get the chance you must take a Grotto
Tour by small boat to visit the enchanting sea
caves along the cliffs and spectacular rock formations
of the coast - one of the best we have been on was an
unforgettable trip along the Lagos coastline
Water
Sports
The Algarve is the perfect destination for anyone who
loves water sports. The most popular water sports in the
Algarve are windsurfing and surfing
so places for equipment rental and tuition can be found
right along our coastline and Calvin will welcome any
opportunity to show you around.
You will also find facilities for jet skiing,
inflatable rides and parascending
in all of the major resorts, with scuba diving
clubs dotted around as well. Sailing
is also very popular in the Algarve and sailing dinghies,
motor boats and yachts can be hired from ports and marinas
from Portimão and Lagos.
For serious surfers, a visit to the Algarve’s
west coast is a must as the Atlantic Ocean creates perfect
rolling waves for surfing. Praia da Arrifana,
Praia da Bordeira and Praia do
Amado are particularly popular beaches and Praia
do Amado has a surf school for tuition. If you haven’t
had much surfing experience, just be aware that the water
around the western coastline can be quite challenging,
so you might be best to go out with a surf school to start
off with.
The southern coastline is better suited to swimming,
snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing because
the waters are a bit calmer. You will find basic snorkelling
equipment in almost any beach shop, tourist gift shop
or sports shop.
Also please see our Beaches
page.
Excursions
The Algarve is a wonderful place to explore and the variety
of excursions on offer highlights the amount that there
is to see and do here. It isn’t just about golf
and beaches, there is so much more... you can go on
jeep safaris, guided tours, coach excursions, wine tasting
events, concerts... the list is endless. Please
feel free to email us with any requirements and we will
always do our best to find what you are looking for.
Each excursion you go on will bring you a little bit closer
to the real Algarve and will give you some fantastic memories
to take home, which we hope will encourage you to come
back and visit us time after time.
Horse
Riding
There is a good choice of riding centres
close by, so if you like horse riding at home, or you
just fancy giving it a go then you are in the right place.
Many of the riding centres offer lessons for beginners
so you don’t need to have ridden before and there’s
nothing nicer than getting out in the sun and the fresh
air on horse back to explore some of the Algarve landscape.
Many of the horses at the riding centres are the Portuguese
breed Lusitano, or at least part Lusitano,
so you should get a horse with a nice temperament and
you'll find them ideal for riding along the coastal roads
or through the forest. There are often smaller
ponies for little ones and different Lusitano's
for different levels of riding ability.
Bicycle
& Scooter Hire
Bicycle hire is extremely popular in the Algarve, with
residents and tourists, so there are lots of places to
hire bikes. The Algarve benefits from
consistently good weather, so it is easy to get out and
about on a bicycle all year round. The winter months are
better for exploring the towns and countryside by bike
as you get a nice breeze to keep you cool, compared to
the sweltering heat in summer.
Generally you will find the prices for bicycle hire in
the Algarve quite reasonable and you can usually expect
to pay around €10,00 per day for a bike. If you want
to hire bikes for longer periods, you will often find
that you get a discount so the longer you have the bike
the cheaper the daily rate becomes. Bicycle hire shops
will also provide helmets, locks and third party insurance.
If you are thinking of a scooter or moped*,
prices usually average around €25,00 per day but
you'll get better rates for a longer period.
*You need to be 18 years old to hire scooters and mopeds
and to have held a licence for at least a year - and importantly,
check that your holiday insurance provides cover for this
activity!
Surfing
We can also offer day Surf trips with a local Surf
school offering surfing lessons or general surfing to
the West Coast.
We also organise Yoga and Surf breaks as a combination
of wellness and fun.
Please contact
us as we are happy to assist in catering for your
individual needs.
Walking
& Hiking
We are situated in protected forestry so there are plenty
of walks right at your door step. We are still exploring
it all ourselves but are very happy to point you in the
right direction and wait to hear news of your adventures.
There are many people in the Algarve offering guided
walks around the area and we are happy to investigate
these for you if you would like to contact us with your
requirements.
We are in the perfect region for walking, whether to simply
stroll along the beach enjoying the fresh sea
air or to go further inland to explore
the smaller villages and rural landscapes. With our excellent
climate, some 300 days of sunshine, you’ll always
be tempted to get out and about in the Algarve.
February
to June is one of the best periods to appreciate
the Algarve because the entire region is alive with colour
as hundreds of species of wild flowers
come into bloom. The cliffs are covered in a mass of different
coastal plants; so for an afternoon walk why not head
to the coastline and follow the cliff top paths. A great
place to do this is Ponte da Piedade
in Lagos, in the Western end of the Algarve only 30 mins
away from Tipi Algarve. In spring this craggy headland
is beautiful and it has a great coastal path, which stretches
all the way to neighbouring Praia da Luz. You can stroll
as far as you like and take in some breathtaking views
from the top as you look out to sea.
For more serious hikers, there are endless
possibilities for walking in the two mountain ranges,
the Serra de Monchique and Serra
do Caldeirão, which border with Alentejo
region along the northern edge of the Algarve. These mountain
ranges take up approximately two thirds of the Algarve
and provide a fantastic contrast to the traditional Algarve
beach life. Serra de Monchique is the most accessible
and fertile range and close at hand as we are situated
in its foothills.
Please contact
us
for further information about the many activities
available in the Algarve or with any specific requests
you may have.
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