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Some things simply are not on the maps in Portugal. I remember struggling when we arrived to Algarve. I was searching maps for playgrounds and activities, but they were not there - nobody needs it here, everybody knows. And if they don’t know, they ask… a little Italy here. I have added couple of new points on the maps, but giving a complete overview on a single page may be more useful. Here are my recommendations:

Playgrounds in Albufeira

Best for Winter or Evenings

Best for Hot Summer

A Quiet Place

Whole Family Playground

Shopping Centre Playground

Another Playground

Playground in Vilamoura

Let me know which one was your favourite! Have I missed any?

I’ll share more tip for other adventures, shopping and healthcare in next chapters.