I will be visiting the Algarve for the first time along with my wife and 12 yeay old daughter, staying in a villa at Carvoeiro (6 - 11 April). Can anyone give me any info on 'MUST SEE'or 'MUST DO' things in the area.
I will have a rented car so can travel.
My wife and daughter like horse riding so details of good stables would help.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Kim.

Zoo marine is a must so too the BIG ONE.

Big One in April? No sure a waterslide would be all that comfortable at this time of the year

Horse riding: there are stables near Lagoa just opposite international school.

Must see:
Monchique/Foia - the high ground of the Algarve
Sagres/West coast
Silves castle - I think you can combine this with a riverboat ride from Portimão up the Arade river to Silves.

Must eat:
Seafood in Marisqueira Rui in Silves
Chicken piri-piri (the best being the take-away just after the entrance to Carvoeiro)

Good reference points for "where I would not like to end up when I go on family holiday" - Albufeira, Quarteira or Praia da Rocha - great night life though

Many thanks for the info, it is a great help to get some ideas from people who know the area.
We are looking forward to our visit, just hope the weather is good to us.