Dolphin shows, rides and even alligators await you at this animal and marine park near Albufeira. It’s the only one of its kind in Portugal and on this trip, we’ll take you there and back and pay your entrance fee. Once through the gates, most people make a beeline for the dolphin shows. Take a seat beside the show pool and watch spellbound as a group of these playful mammals perform amazing acrobatics and funny feats at the command of their trainers. The kids will love it to bits. Dolphins aside, you’ll find plenty more to grab your interest. Cue cheeky sealion shows, birds of prey exhibitions, an alligator park and an eye-popping 4D cinema. For thrill-seekers, meanwhile, there’s a waterpark complete with a big wheel, pirate boat, flume and mini rollercoaster. Not to mention a swimming pool, sunbathing lawns and shops and snack bars for when you fancy a breather.