Golf:
The Algarve is one of the top golfing destination of the world, and close to the villa there are some of the best courses in Western Europe. The famous Henry Cotton designed Penina Championship course is just a drive and a short iron away. Within 20 mins drive time, there are several other outstanding courses including the stunning new Amendoeiras
Golf Resort featuring two championship courses designed by Nick Faldo and Christy O'Connor Jnr plus Morgado Golf which is set in a beautiful countryside location and offers two lovely courses perfect for all levels of play. Other courses close by include Boavista Golf in Lagos and Alto Golf close to Alvor.
World Superbikes & A1 Formula One Grand Prix :
Vila Penina is 15 mins drive from the new circuit 'Autodromo International do Algarve ' which will be one of three new venues on the schedule for the new season and will play host to the tenth round of the season in April 2009. It’s a fantastic facility and offers additional tourism facilities for visitors to the Algarve including a brilliant Go karting track, various motor racing driving schools, a technology park and sports complex
Construction was finished in October 2008. A1GP will be the circuit’s first international car race meeting, occurring on April 12, 2009.
Waterpark - Slide and Splash:
The Entertainment Water Park Slide & Splash was inaugurated on 10 Junes, 1986. It currently occupies an area of 16,000acres and is considered the biggest of its kind in the country and alsa one of the biggest and best in Europa. ()located in Lagoa)
The Park specially aims at featuring a full-day of fun for visitors, always ensuring safety, hygiene and comfort, according to the regulations of Decree Nº 5/97, of 31 March, on the activity of Water Parks in Portugal.
Other Activities:
A1 Formula 1 Racing - 5 kilometres. Zoo Marine. Safari