Nearby Attractions
Golfland is next door to Solrio, providing an 18 hole miniature course, drinks, dining and computer analysis of your technique along with live evening entertainment. There is another Adventure Golf centre just the other side of the village.
Slide and Splash waterpark is a perfect idea for a day trip if you are looking for a little bit of adventure. Ideal for children of all ages and adults too. This water park is located about a 20 min drive away from the Solrio complex. There is also Aqualand a little further towards Faro and a marine park with dolphin and seal shows and water rides, ZooMarine. All three attractions can be booked in Alvor.
In addition Zoo Lagos is located in nearby Lagos.
If your looking for an adrenaline rush, you can try your hand at sky diving at the aerodrome.
A variety of boat trips are available from Alvor harbour or from Lagos or Portimao marinas. You can take a water taxi to Lagos, explore the nearby caves, go snorkelling and watch dolphins.
If you want to shop there is the Aqua shopping centre in Portimao, and several Retail Parks. Portimao can be reached by taxi or bus.
Other places to explore include Lagos, Ferragudo, Silves and Loule and there are tours to the Monchique Mountains and jeep safaris to the surrounding area.
Golf
For golf enthusiasts the Penina Championship Golf Course is approximately 10 minutes away by car, the Palmares about 20 minutes by car and Boa Vista about 40 minutes.
Other golf courses (Alto, Gramacho and Quinta de Morgado) are all about a 15 minute drive away.
If you don't have your own transport we can put you in touch with a local transfer company who will transport you and your clubs to the many local courses.