Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
fering jaunts to the grottoes by motorboat trawl for customers along the promenade and by
the Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandeira.
Bom Dia
( 282 087 587;
www.bomdia-boattrips.com
)
The oldest operator and based at the marina, Bom
Dia runs trips on traditional schooners, including a five-hour barbecue cruise (adult/child
€49/25), with a chance to swim; a two-hour grotto trip (adult/child €22.50/12.50; four
daily) or family fishing (adult/child €35/25).
BOAT TOUR
Axessextreme
( 919 114 649;
www.axessextreme.com
;
3hr tour per person €25)
One of the first companies in the area
to offer kayaking trips in the Algarve. Also offers mountain biking and wave surfing.
KAYAKING
lgarve Dolphins
( 282 798 727; adult/child from €35/25)
Offers dolphin-spotting trips and also supports the re-
search and protection of dolphins.
DOLPHIN WATCHING
Other Activities
Tiffany's
( 282 697 395;
www.teamtiffanys.com
;
Vale Grifo, Almádena; 9am-dusk)
About 10km west of Lagos
this outfit charges €33 an hour for horse riding and has other options, including a three-/
five-hour trip (€85/140); the latter includes a champagne picnic.
HORSE RIDING
CYCLING
Mountain Bike Adventure
( 918 502 663;
www.themountainbikeadventure.com
;
Porta da Vila; rides from €25)
Bike geeks will have
some fun with this company, which offers a range of trips for all standards, from shorter
scenic trips, to full-on technical rides with shoots, drops and jumps. Also offers accom-
modation packages.
Sleeping
Accommodation options are extensive in Lagos, with more places out on Meia Praia and
on Praia da Dona Ana. Rooms are pricier and scarcer from July to mid-September. Locals
often meet the buses to tout their private homes; head to the tourist office for a list of offi-
cially approved individuals.
