The former infamous Algarvian nightlife club Kadok, was transformed into a hip, urban nightclub in the summer of 2017. Lick is the perfect place to dance into the early morning hours. Top DJs and musical acts, along with themed nights, will keep the party going through to the end of each summer. Stop by for dinner too! Popular Portuguese Chef Olivier has opened an Algarve branch of his fun and delicious Lisbon restaurant Guilty! By Olivier.

Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of international golf since its creation. Today the resort’s three courses are among Europe’s best and are joined by world-class golf facilities such as the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and Southern Europe’s only TaylorMade Performance Centre.

These exceptional golfing credentials, including being named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Destination’ at the World Golf Awards in 2015 and 2016, and being given the ‘Editors’ Choice Award for Best International Resorts’ in 2016 and 2017, by Golf Digest, ensure Quinta do Lago’s place among the world’s golfing elite.

Spending a day at one of the Algarve’s water parks is certainly a fun day out both for children and adults. There are plenty of slides, tunnels, free falls (almost), inflatable mattresses, giant buoys, wave pools and fountains. Everything is a reason to refresh the body and liven up the day.

The Algarve offers an array of boating experiences, from enjoying an entire day cruise to, half a day basking in sunset charters. Experiences also include tailor-made boat trips to suit your requirements. Enjoy a glass of champagne as you depart from Vilamoura Marina on a fantastic cruise along the southern coast of Portugal.

The Algarve Jeep Safari is guaranteed to be one of your best days out. It's fun, informative and takes you to parts of the Algarve that you would never find on your own. This comes highly recommended.

Algarve Tennis and Fitness Club, Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis, Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy, Vilamoura Tennis Academy, Academia de Ténis Annabel Croft and the Associação de Ténis do Algarve.

If you were asked to name three things you associate with the Algarve what would they be? Golf, sunshine and beaches perhaps? While Portugal’s popular southern spot is world-renowned for its beautiful beaches, almost year-round sunshine and being a haven for golfers, its penchant to cater for the tennis player is considerably less well documented. If you consider yourself a bit of a tennis player, regardless of your ability or age, then you might want to head to the sunny Algarve, which is home to a number of fantastic tennis courts and facilities.

Ilha da Tavira, Cabanas, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Oura Beach, Gale Beach, Salgados, Praia da Rocha beach amongst many others.

With miles of gorgeous, golden, sandy beaches, calm clear waters and bays interspersed with rugged cliffs and enchanting grottos, the Algarve is amongst the top European holiday destinations. The main beaches that serve a collection of high-end resorts are known as the 'Golden Triangle'.

Vilamoura Marina in the Algarve was awarded the title o, “Best Portuguese Marina 2018”, by Publituris, at the Portugal Trade Awards. Taking its own place of reference within international yacht and sail, Vilamoura Marina offers 825 berths and can accommodate vessels up to 60 metres long. It is the largest marina in Portugal and the one that offers the best quality services to sailors and vessels.

Praia de Benagil is an excellent location to explore the sea caves near Lagoa by boat. Near Praia de Benagil is an impressive cave, known as Algar de Benagil. From inside this cave you will see the blue sky through an opening in the ceiling, also known as the eye. Visiting this cave by boat is highly recommended.

Ponta da Piedade is an idyllic setting of brown shaded rock formations that meet the greenish blue waters of the Atlantic below and is one of the main attractions of Lagos. Around Ponta da Piedade there are lots of caves, grottoes and arches to duck into as you enjoy one of the Ponta da Piedade boat trips, paddle in your kayak or on your stand up paddle surfboard over the crystal-clear water. The combination of the light brown mysterious cliffs and several shades of green and blue from the ocean and the sky truly enchant the eyes.

Castelo de Loulé, Castelo de Tavira, Castelo de Aljezur, Castelo de Lagos, Castelo de Alcoutim and Castelo de Silves: The Castle of Silves is a castle in the municipality of Silves in the Algarve. It is believed that the first fortifications were built by the Romans or Visigoths upon a possible Lusitanian castro. Between the 8th and 12th or 13th centuries the castle was occupied by the Moors and expanded. It is one of the best preserved Moorish fortifications in Portugal which resulted in its classification as a National Monument in 1910.

Opened in 1988, the T Club has become the nightlife meeting point for Portuguese and international society in the Algarve.

Although Vale do Lobo is a fabulous holiday location for families, as well as couples and singletons, the resort has a glittering array of nightlife for visitors to enjoy. From fine dining to cocktail bars, to venues where you can shake your funky thing on the dance floor until dawn, Vale do Lobo caters for everyone. A classy and tasteful resort, the beachfront square area is lively and colourful, offering a great variety of food, drink and entertainment.

When a pool and beach live in harmony, this is synonym for a “Puro (Pure) Oasis”. Located in the Algarve at the best marina of southern Portugal, Purobeach Vilamoura, offers two different environments at the same beach club: a beach with Atlantic waters and a sophisticated pool with the best atmosphere. The beachfront of Vilamoura provides a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy the Puro services and live music with resident DJs. The Poolside area, in the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura gardens, is the perfect place to stop, relax, have fun and let day turn into night.

Bliss was born in 2011 as a summer club, providing outstanding and engaging experiences, with the aim of making each summer unforgettable. A young and sophisticated space.

It is the beauty and location of Gigi, which makes it one of the most famous restaurants in the Algarve. Accessible only by crossing a picturesque wooden bridge this restaurant is situated on an impressive stretch of white sand and enjoys stunning views over the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

The Casavostra pizzeria is an authentic Italian restaurant in Almancil, with a cosy atmosphere where you can savour some of the best pizzas in the Algarve.

The decor, elegant, sober and comfortable was conceived to render this restaurant a place of sharing and fun. With plenty natural light, the room merges with the property’s garden, proving two distinct environments, each with its own charm. The menu was designed for moments of sharing, with snacks and tapas that use endogenous products, treated also with devotion and contemporaneity.

Ruina has been open since 1971 and serves traditional Portuguese dishes. It is located at the top of a hill and has an array of delicious fish and seafood options (you pick your own and they prepare it to your liking). It can get very busy so we recommend you arrive early, at about 7:30pm or late, at around 10:00pm!

Two new restaurants were awarded Michelin Stars in Portugal in 2018 and they are both in the Algarve! The São Gabriel and the infamous and stunning Vila Joya Hotel’s restaurant. The alchemy which fused the traditional Portuguese with Moorish architectural elements is also present in its kitchen, where Dieter Koschina's culinary creativity has won Vila Joya's restaurant that fabled second Michelin star. If your Algarve ideal is all about 5-star sumptuousness, cosseted relaxation and outstanding food, Vila Joya should be right at the top of your list.