Extreme excitement

Another option and just as thrilling is to enjoy the Algarve through motorised sport.  Be it on the land or in the air, each is an unforgettable experience.

If you are into driving, you can give free rein to your competitive spirit by going karting at the Kartódromo in Almancil.  Open all year round, the track, opened by Ayrton Senna, is a replica of the old Brazilian Formula 1 track in Jacarepaguá.  Built into the leisure complex in Almancil near Quinta do Lago and the Vale do Lobo beaches, this circuit was ratified by the Portuguese Automobile and Go Karting Federation.  Even if you don’t break any record, you are sure to have a great time with your friends.

If you have a head for heights, a first helicopter ride is an experience not to be missed.  Apart from the thrill of flying, you will be given a truly panoramic view of the region’s beauty spots, such as the Ria Formosa and the craggy cliffs of Barlovento.

On the land or in the air, bring the family together and take home a memory that will last forever.