The villa is within walking distance of local riding stables. Vale de Lobo, some six kilometres distant, is easily accessible and boasts the Roger Taylor Tennis Centre. There are many first class golf courses in the surrounding area. The beautiful beaches of the Algarve have an abundance of water sports to suit all tastes. There are waterside parks within easy reach by car. For the more adventurous the mountain spa of Monchique and the ancient cathedral town Silvres make fascinating excursions.   Useful Links http://portugal-info.net/algarve/albufeira.htm Portugal Travel site - lots of information about Albufeira. http://portugal-info.net/algarve/faro.htm Same site - this time information about Faro. http://portugal-info.net/algarve/index.htm Information about all parts of the Algarve. http://www.algarvegolf.net/ Site dedicated to algarve golf courses. http://www.cm-albufeira.pt/pt/out.php?url=http://www.museu-albufeira.org The Albufeira museum site. http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/html/AlgarvePortugal.html Check the weather in the Algarve. http://www.algarve-info.com/ Site with lots of info about the Algarve.