The Top Six Fun Theme Parks in the Algarve

Algarve Best Fun Activity Parks For Ultimate Day Out

Living in the Algarve brings so many advantages, none more than an enjoyable day out in the sunshine with family or friends.

If you are here looking for your dream Algarve property why not take a day off to relax in one of the great fun theme parks in the Algarve has to be one of the best pastimes for residents.

With a wide choice of theme parks open from May until October, we should mention Aquashow Indoor Park is also open through the winter, your options are enviable.

Most of the parks offer free transport to and from the park depending on the park and your location. This is something you could check out with the individual park for more details.

And so to our countdown of the top eight fun theme parks in the Algarve in descending order. Why not try one per month over the coming year, we guarantee you will have a great time!

Aquashow Outdoor Waterpark

The best theme park in the Algarve and has been for some time. It just has so much to offer and is great fun for both young and old.

Open from May to October this waterpark really is a must-place to visit. With off-peak discounts for residents making it is even more enticing.

Once inside the park you will find 2 kids’ pools to keep the little ones busy, medium and huge water slides that will thrill the older ones, a wave pool and a lazy river for those who want to relax.

Several crazy roundabout-type rides and an amazing roller coaster ride. Loads of grass areas to take some rest and catch some rays.

Eat at the well-placed bars, cafes and restaurants dotted around and even grab a massage or some fish to suck the dead skin off your feet! Then take time out to see the live bird of prey and parrot shows.

The Aquashow Water Park will keep everyone exhilarated, relaxed, exasperated, wet and exhausted all in one day! 

An experience not to be missed.

Aquashow Indoor Waterpark

The newest of all the Algarves theme parks comes straight in at number two on our list.

The great thing about this place is it is open through the winter. As it is newly opened the official opening dates are not yet available.

Ok, so this is part of Aquashow Park but all indoors. With its great new feel, it’s very clean and well laid out.

The place is compact so you can quite easily keep an eye on the kids without having to run after them.

With relaxing pools for the grown-ups, including an adults-only spa, there is plenty of room for some alone time. 

There is a younger kid’s indoor soft play area which has a separate entrance and only costs around 10 euros per hour. 

For the older kids, there are 4 great slides and a fun pool to keep them busy. With two cafes for snacks and lunch to keep you all fed.

Although a little on the expensive side, all in all, the Indoor Aquashow Park it’s a really great place to keep the family and kids entertained in the winter months.

Krazy World Animal & Pool Park

Off the beaten track in Algoz this unique place is half park half zoo but worth the trek out for a day’s visit.

The entrance fee is reasonable compared to the other parks and once you are in you are rewarded with some interesting shows and animals to see.

With two eighteen-hole crazy golf courses that are good fun and a restaurant/bar to feed the hungry ones.

Horse or donkey rides and a walk through a zoo park where kids can experience feeding the animals first-hand. 

A huge swimming pool is the centre attraction of Krazyworld when the weather is hot, having a couple of slides gives the younger ones a splashing good time!

ZooMarine Seaworld Shows & Rides

The best sea life-themed park in the Algarve without a doubt. A great day out for Algarve residents and tourists alike.

Providing free transport from various locations in the Algarve, check the Zoomarine website for more details.

Once in the park, you can enjoy a brilliant dolphin show and a hilarious sea lion show. Both are run twice daily so you are always guaranteed to catch one.

With events from both parrots and birds of prey to watch and lots of interesting animals to see in natural surroundings.

 There are also several park rides to keep all ages happy, including a rapid ride through the dinosaur park. Zoomarine Seaworld Park really does have everything to keep the whole family entertained.

When the rides and shows get too much and you need some relaxing time there are a couple of restaurants and a huge pool with a man-made beach to boot.

Lagos Zoo Wildlife Experience

A bit out of the way, past Lagos in between Bensafrim and Barro de Sao Joao, but still a great place to visit with the kids. 

Stroll through the zoo to see exotic birds and animals in their natural, although man-made, habitat.

Check the feeding times which can be spectacular, especially on the monkey islands but be warned it can get noisy!

Relaxed by the pool where the kids can swim whilst peering through the glass at the penguins swimming in the adjacent pool. Grab a bite to eat at one of the two cafes on site.  

Although there are no rides Lagos Zoo is an interesting learning curve for children, who will hopefully begin to understand the value and beauty of the wildlife on show.

Karting Almancil Thrills & Adrenaline

If you want to pump some real adrenaline through your veins try the Karting Almancil. Which offers some proper kart racing.

There are 4 different tracks to suit all ages the main one being a replica of the Brazilian Formula 1 circuit de Jacarepaguá. The karts are pretty fast so it makes for some serious thrills.

Apart from the karting, there is a nice cafe bar serving food at very reasonable prices. Entry to the park is free, you only pay for what you use.

With trampoline bungee jumping, a boating ride for the kids and the Go Buggy experience. Take a buggy off-roading through the wild terrain, part of which forms the World Rally Circuit.

Karting Almancil caters for parties which is great fun, starting with the fastest lap to decide pole position then a true racing experience around the fantastic track.

Our Top Five Fun Parks Conclusion

For residents in the Algarve, there are so many day trips and excursions to be experienced. Above are just a few of our favourites with many more to be found.

Year-round entertainment and long hot summers are just one of the benefits of moving to the Algarve. For the rest of the experience why not join the many foreigners who have already relocated and are finding all the hidden gems the Algarve has to offer?