Active Holiday
the algarve

With its vast coastline Portugal offers excellent beach holidays. The Algarve is especially popular for its crystal clear waters, which makes it ideal for adrenaline-pumping activities like Kitesurfing, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Micro-lighting, Sailing and Rock Climbing. The Algarve has Europe’s best all year round climate with the temperatures averaging between 30 degrees C during the summer months. So whether you come for the summer party atmosphere or a chilled winter sun getaway, Lagos and the other unspoiled surrounding towns and villages all the way up through the natural park to the dramatic west coast has something to offer everyone.
Extreme Sports Café can now offer active holidays and trips in the Algarve, Portugal including Kitesurfing, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Sailing and Climbing. There is also the opportunity to experience The Algarve as you have never seen it before, with a Microlight flight experience.

The Algarve is situated at the extreme west of Europe in the South of Portugal, bordering on Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. The Algarve is one of the most visited regions in the country with its spectacular golden beaches, dramatic coastline (200km of coastline) and rugged cliff faces. There are scattered remains of Roman palaces and also many Moorish influences as well as little whitewashed fishing villages, which are dotted along the coastline.
The Algarve has a generally mild climate throughout the year. In the summer months the temperature often reaches 30 degrees with a seawater temperature of around 21-22 degrees. The winter months sometimes experience a little rainfall but the temperature in general doesn’t often fall below 15 degrees.
Extreme Sports Café’ new Algarve partner is a successful business purely through the magic of the climate, people, food, and of-course the many activities they have on offer. But most importantly is their approach and how they do it.....

“We know what makes your trip that bit more special. We know the best surf spots in any conditions better than anyone else, after all that's what you're paying for. With us you can be guaranteed optimum service in EVERYTHING from your transport to your accommodation. When we take you surfing or anywhere for that matter we'll spice it up by taking you off-road in our Land rovers so you can get to see a bit of the countryside as well. We offer something different to other tour operators in that you have complete control over your entire trip, it can be tailor made to suit your budget, time frame and mood. We are also the ONLY tour operator in the Algarve that combines so many activities for you to enjoy. And the best thing about it is a price nobody else can touch. So basically you know when you book with us you get looked after PERSONALLY.”

Whether you’re a complete novice or an advanced kite surfer looking to learn or perfect advanced manoeuvres, our team of experienced IKO trained instructors can get you flying.
Year round wind and great scenery make kite surfing in the Algarve an absolute must. An awesome 5km long beach and a beautiful estuary are the settings for this kitesurfing experience. You’ll be kitted out in the latest gear, fully fitted with innovative safety equipment, instructed on everything from setting up, flight theory and water starting to finally riding upwind and catching some airtime.


Kitesurfing Baptism Flight €40
For those who aren’t too sure about Kitesurfing, we offer a baptism flight just to offer a little sensation of what kiting feels like. If you do decide to go the whole hog you would only need to pay the difference.

Beginner Kitesurfing Course €250
You’ll be kitted out in the latest gear, fully fitted with innovative safety equipment, instructed on everything from setting up, flight theory and water starting to finally riding upwind and catching some airtime. All this is done safely but with the ultimate extreme experience.
This Beginner Kitesurfing course includes 10 hours of tuition including:

• Safety Aspects - Kitesurfing
• Theory - Kitesurfing
• Self-Rescue - Kitesurfing
• Re-launching kites
• Water work- board skills
• And a lot more to get you up and riding…



Kitesurfing Refresher Course 1-Day €70
If you have had a break from Kitesurfing for a while, let our team of experienced IKO trained instructors get you flying safely again.

Hourly Kitesurfing Tuition €40per/hour
Whether you’re a complete novice or an advanced kite surfer looking to learn or perfect advanced manoeuvres, our team of experienced IKO trained instructors can get you flying.

• All kitesurfing equipment needed for lessons is supplied - Bowkites / helmet / impact vest.
•All Kitesurfing lessons include Safety Boat cover.
• All kitesurfing instructors are certificated by IKO.

Wakeboarding Sets.
In and around Lagos there are some awesome wakeboarding conditions countered with the gorgeous scenery. Whether you’re a beginner to Wakeboarding or advanced or want to water ski, you’re guaranteed a fun time on the water with us….. we crank up the tunes, load up the tanks and wakeboard along our beautiful coastline, ending your session with a few sundowners at the Marina.
There are 2 boats available for towing, the legendary MASTERCRAFT X-STAR or the MAXUM 200SR3, both can also be hired out. (Maxum 200SR3)

Wakeboarding Sets are 15min
Wakeboarding - 1 set: €36
Wakeboarding Book of 10 sets: €330
Wakeboarding Book of 20 sets: €600

Boat hire per day / half day
• X - Star - €600 / €320
• Maxum - €450 / €280

There are endless opportunities for beginners and experts alike in the Southwest Algarve, home to Europe's last unspoiled coastline. With its pristine beaches, clean water, point breaks, beach breaks and even a couple of big wave spots offering solid year round surf. The water’s never cold and you're almost always guaranteed somewhere to surf, as the western Algarve has 2 coastlines. The West coast picks up year round swell and the South coast generally fairs better from autumn to spring.
For the complete novice we also offer a surf school and for those who want to improve their techniques we supply advanced surf coaching.
Our Surf School has both BSA and FPS qualified staff and are fully trained lifeguards.
The school has been running for 10 years now and the staff are qualified to teach both beginners and intermediates. You will be kitted out in the latest O'Neil wetsuits with a board that is suited to your level.

For the beginners you will have one of our new soft-top boards to prevent any possible injuries. Your lesson will include beach and ocean awareness and safety. You will be taken through the timing of the waves to catching a wave paddling. You will be shown a technique in which to stand on the board that works for you. Beginners will also be shown how to turn left and right, weight adjustment on the board and finally catching 'green waves' (what the good guys catch)

For the intermediates we do have long boards, mini mals, short boards and fishes. So whatever you like we got, even if you want to take a couple of boards it is possible. Intermediates will be taken out back catching waves that suits their level. Any past bad habits will be corrected and focus will be on basic manoeuvres such as bottom turn, gaining speed and hitting the lip.

Our Surfing trips include transport by 4X4 to where the waves are, as some spots are only accessible this way. You will be supplied with a board, wetsuit and a lesson by qualified staff and lunch is also supplied.

See the Algarve as you have never seen it before, a birds eye view from a Microlight. Experience this thrilling experience in year round conditions that make the Algarve one of the best flying environments in the world.
Looking down from high above, to the beautiful Algarve coastline, the big blue ocean shimmering into the distance. Below you all manor of boat and yacht making their way along the rocky shores whilst in the distance Monchique majestically watches over the ancient towns and villages of the Algarve.

You have a choice of a trial flight, a few lessons or even a whole course (NPPL) instructed by a British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) examiner.
So come take to the sky and get an eagle's view of the world.

Flight 1: 15- 20min €60
Trip over Lagos - Ponta de Piedade - Grotto's & Luz
Flight 2: 30-35min €110
Trip over Lagos - Ponta de Piedade - Grotto's, Luz & Burgau
Flight 3: 1hr-1hr10mins €150
Lagos - Ponta de Piedade - Grotto's, Luz, Salema, Zavial & Sagres

Why not try the whole course (NPPL) instructed by a British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) examiner. Please contact us for details.

Learn to sail in the perfect environment, consistent winds, sunny weather and a breathtaking coastline dotted with modern marinas, all this capped with spacious, high performance sail boats which you learn, making sailing an exhilarating and most enjoyable experience in the Algarve.
Learn to tie those bowlines, haul in the fenders, raise the main sheet and man the helm…..
For the person who has not sailed before and would like a gentle introduction into Sailing, we provide the Start Sailing course which lasts two days and teaches the beginner, cruising, personal safety, Seamanship and Helmsmanship.
Developing your skills in a fun and enjoyable environment, ensuring you are a useful member of the crew on a cruising yacht.
Other RYA courses are run through the year.

Please do send us an enquiry for availability and dates for Sailing courses.

Rock climbing’s special combination of mental and physical challenges make it an unforgettable experience. Far from the thronging crowds, emerge yourself into the magnificent tranquillity of deserted beach crags and hidden forests. Rock climbing also offers the unique opportunity to explore the hidden and picturesque Portugal.
At the end you are rewarded with a view no one else can give you and a buzz that will last for days.
With knowledge of all the ´secret spots’ in the Algarve and the experience and specialist training to ensure your safety, we are able offer a once in a lifetime experience. We are proud and excited to be the only company providing this exciting and exhilarating sport for the first time in the Algarve.

For beginners and young people we have the introduction and development course, which includes: all equipment, rope control, climbing techniques and abseiling.
The Intro day includes the opportunity to do 50m abseil, full training on belaying techniques, (controlling the rope for a climber) climbing techniques and loads of fun climbing.

For the experienced climber we can adapt our climbing course and location to suit your level. Courses can include progression in climbing grades and leading.... (putting your own equipment in the wall and taking the rope with you rather than it being from above.)

Beginners – 1-Day €40
Intermediates/Advanced using our Gear - 1-Day €40
Intermediates/Advanced with own Gear - 1-Day €30

All climbs include lunch on the crag, transport and instructor/Guide.

All of our courses & experiences in Portugal can be booked online.
All prices are in Euro.

Extreme Sports Cafes' partner active holiday center in The Algarve is located in the best locations for sun, surf, kitesurfing, sailing and extreme sports and experiences of all kinds.

We also have Drop Zones for skydiving, Windsurfing locations, Wakeboarding and Paragliding / Paramotoring available at some of our other locations..

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