The region’s climate is particularly favourable for sports such as hang-gliding or para-sailing.

Fly the Algarve skies and let your dream holidays grow wings. If you have not brought your own equipment, it can easily be rented locally. If you have never experienced the silent thrill of unpowered flight, find out how from accredited professionals.

Make sure your holidays are memory packed. Jump off a cliff and glide down to the shores around Albufeira-Vilamoura.

There are also other excellent points of launch near Serra de Monchique or at various other loftily located sites further inland, ideal for taking to the winds.

Alternatively, get up over the calm and warm, emerald green waters of this coast. Para-sailing requires a little physical and mental effort for manoeuvring but ensures a gull’s eye view of the overwhelming beauty of the natural surroundings.