Oásis Parque is located five minutes from Portimão, one of the main cities in the Algarve and where the River Arade flows from. Formerly navigated by Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs and Crusaders, it is said to be the Phonencians that gave the name to the river, “Arvad”, which in their language signifies safe refuge and hence the name Arade. Today you can navigate these in the various cruises that depart from Portimão to Silves and rediscover the shores that have remained untouched throughout time.

The Algarve is the most southerly region of Portugal, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and under the climatic influence of the Mediterranean sea, enjoying pleasant temperatures throughout the seasons with many days of blue skies and plenty of sunshine.

Beaches
The long coast line of around 200km offers clean, safe beaches, with golden sands and unequalled beauty. The unique charm of the grottos, caves, cliffs and the welcoming sands, are moulded by the seasons and altered by the weather.
The majority of beaches have the Blue Flag approval signifying they are of the highest quality, where clean water can be found all year round. The most popular beaches in Portimão are Praia da Rocha, Praia do Vau and Praia de Alvor.

Sports
Sport fanatics will find in the Algarve all year through a variety of activities for all ages having the ocean as a playground for: swimming, canoeing, windsurfing, paragliding, kite surfing, body boarding, jet bikes, jet skis, scuba-diving and fishing. For those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground you will also find available: tennis, squash, bowling, horse riding, good cycling routes, amongst many others.
The Algarve was elected as the best golf destination and out of the 20 best courses of the world, 8 are here in Portugal. There is a grand total of 35 courses along this coastal region.
The International Autodrome of the Algarve, has a track that is considered to be the best in Europe and also puts this region in the International motor sports circuit.

Culture
The Algarve offers a large diversity of culture and throughout the year you can visit and get to know: nature reserves, archaeological sites, picturesque villages, rivers and dams, museums and theaters. The castles and forts that have majestically stood the passing of time also await your visit to help you understand the historical origins and cultures of this region.
The city of Portimão has a varied weekly cultural agenda where you will find dance and music programs such as opera, jazz, fado and rock.

Cuisine
The choice of restaurants is vast: on the beaches, along the streets, in the country, up the mountains, and on the esplanades. Its Mediterranean cooking, known for its flavour and aromas, offers a vast menu of dishes that will not leave anyone dissatisfied. From the Sardine festival to the famous Medronha, there is still room for the fried squid, sweet potatoes, olives, the famous Algarvian orange, fish stew (cataplana), fresh seafood and still numerous sweet dishes with a fig base, eggs and almonds.
The meals are complemented with good Portuguese wines, famous throughout the world and holders of various prizes.
“Bom apetite”, let yourself be seduced by the Algarve, Portimão in particular and we look forward to welcoming you to Oásis Parque.