The central Algarve location of Armacao de Pera makes day trips easy and accessible. Rent a car on your trip and really get a taste of all the different diverse cities that the Algarve is home to by traveling between them for these close day trips that won't break your wallet.

Albufeira Day Trip

Albufeira is located just one town over from Armacao de Pera and offers much to do, including water parks and other family fun. Aqualand Algarve is the area's best waterpark and perfect to break things up after a few days at the beach. Albufeira's Zoomarine is a big draw as well, offering the opportunity to swim with dolphins, explore numerous underwater ecosystems, and watch some great water shows featuring dolphins, sea lions and more.  

Pera and Porches is also close to Armacao de Pera. Here visitors can shop for a variety of cultural items such as crafts and pottery in the city's expansive arts centers. This is a great day trip for shopping and having a change of pace on your trip to Armacao.

Silves Day Trip

Silves, located to the north of Armacao, is a great cultural day trip, featuring many historical landmarks of the Algarve. Visit Silves Castle and other buildings here thought to be built in the early 8th century for a unique walk through history. The Cathedral of Silves is located just below the castle and is as equally impressive. Built in the 1200s, the cathedral served as the most important church in the Algarve from 1242 to 1577. Explore the city's myriad of historical buildings in a walking tour of the area and check out the Archaeological Museum for even more history and education. 

Additional Day Trips

If you love shopping in open markets, Loule, Alcantarhilla and Algoz are all great to visit and within a close distance from Armacao de Pera. While there, stop by the neighboring Guia directly to the east of Armacao de Pera, sample the wines at Vida Nova and enjoy a educational tour of the winery.

Armacao de Pera's central location makes it the perfect spot to explore the Algarve from. Enjoy the city's conveniences and atmosphere, while being in the center of all the action and close enough to travel between several cities during a short stay here.