They gave us a student discount for €20.00 per person to go to the kayak tour. We showed up at the…read moretime posted at 9:10 and ended up waiting twenty minutes anyway for ther people to show up and get a run down of the general rules and expectations. The staff was super nice and talkative. They seemed very genuine. Waves and winds were high that morning and we didn't end up going to any of the grottos despite that being the primary objective of the tour. The tour guide did try to keep us entertained and brought us to one of the beaches with snorkeling equipment, but I think most people were more interested in getting back at that point. We were promised a 2.5 hour tour and it was only 90 minutes at most. Can't really blame them for the weather conditions, but it would've been nice if they had offered an incentive for cutting the tour short and not being able to actually go into any of the grottos.

This is easily one of the most beautiful beaches I have seen in Europe and the best I saw in…read morePortugal. Underneath the cliffs, you can walk down a lengthy set of stairs to the beach. The shots from the cliffs themselves are the most ready for Instagram, but I'd suggest taking the stairs down and spend some time on the beach. It's a beautiful serene spot that is worth the climb up/down the stairs. As many have suggested, this is better for the young and limber given the amount of stairs necessary to make it down to the beach.

Beautiful beach and can get crowded especially with the rising tides decreasing the amount of space…read moreavailable for beach goers around the afternoon. Sand was clean. Views are incredible. Water was clear and blue but very cold at the time that I went. We came in the beginning of May, and our skin would turn red if we stayed in the water too long. There's a long staircase down to the beach. Probably not a good idea for very old and fragile, tired people. Otherwise, quite doable.

Huge beach! It's about 3 miles/6 km long. The west end is the family beach but the east end past…read morethe boardwalk is a clothing optional beach if that's your thing. The west end is also is good for finding seashells. There are multiple restaurants and umbrella rental services along the beach. The waves tend to be higher here that Pria Porto de Mos because it's more exposed (as are some of the patrons!).

Canico restaurant and Prainha beach, Alvor, Algarve, Portugal. Review by Suzie Killen…read more With its unbelievable rock formations, beautiful soft sands, amazingly yummy restaurant which includes a bar and café, and not forgetting the absolutely breathtaking sea views, this really is a location you have to see to believe. Having travelled all over the world in my 20s I can honestly say that this area is my all-time favourite. Throughout my childhood my family and I have had many unforgettable holidays here, so much so that my sister has chosen this place to celebrate the biggest day of her life in May 2011. Canico restaurant has very cleverly been built within the cliffs looking over Lagos Bay. To get to the bay below you can take an elevator down through the rocks, something I seem to want to do again and again and never tire of! The restaurant serves choices of Mediterranean cuisine as well as many traditional Portuguese dishes. There's a calming atmosphere during the day and a fantastic magical feel at night with the back-lit cliffs and local DJs or live music performing on the sands making you want to dance under the stars throughout the night! The beach itself is small but perfect, with crystal clear turquoise waters for bathing. Try taking a stroll and explore the many interconnecting quirky bays nearby. This really is such a memorable place that im somewhat reluctant to share it with others, but somehow I just can't keep it to myself either! I can guarantee you certainly won't be disappointed!

A huge stretch of soft-sand beach that's populated with beach bars & snack restaurants, life…read moreguards, lounge chairs and umbrellas for a fee, toilet and shower facilities. We parked at the northern most point of this beach which is where Maps.me took us, but I can't imagine where everyone parks when it's high season. We barely found a spot along this very narrow road and yet we were the only people actually on the beach because it was such a crazy windy day. So good luck with that part.

Seacret Tours is Magical! We were in the Algarve for the first time. We decided to enjoy a cave…read moreand dolphin experience with a small group on a vessel which was close to the water. The tour guides Axel and Daniel were AWESOME. These men are guardians of the ocean and knew intuitively where the dolphins would surface. They have respect for the sea creatures, the ocean and for their guests. They maneuvered their sea craft safely by the cliffs and in the caves. I felt exhilaration and the guides were just as excited when the dolphins emerged. These men are the BEST that the Algarve experience has to offer. I was Blessed!!! I would HIGHLY recommend Seacret-tours.com in the Algarve if you want to feel the joy of the Southern Coast along Algarve, Portugal! Bravo and Obrigada to Axel and Daniel!