Slide and Splash
Aqualand.
Both are a very short drive from holiday homes, or taxi, or use the Park Buses which run daily.
Slide and Splash
The largest water park in the Algarve. Easy to find in Logoa off the N125.
It is very near Armacao de Pera and Porches.
It has some of the largest rides available, and the best choice/variety to suit small/older children (and adults!).
The park does get busy in peak season, when it is quieter early / late in the day, before and after coach parties swell the numbers.
There is plenty of space to sit, especially if you move away from the main gate. Food is of reasonable quality, but does get busy at lunchtimes.
Slide and Splash has the longest opening season of any park, see website for full details.
Website: Slide and Splash
Aqualand
Located in Alcantarilha, the park is very close to Armacao de Pera, on the N125.
Not as big as Slide and Splash but still large, Aqualand has a good variety of attractions; flumes, wave pool, foam, lazy river as well as water slides including “The Big One” which you can see as you approach it.
It also offers a pleasant, large play area for small children.
One unique slide for the brave is Banzai Boggan. Try to surf on your board after descending a nearly vertical drop of 23 meters and gaining a dizzy speed.
The park caters fairly well for all ages and there is plenty of space to sit during the day. In our experience food is simple and mostly fried.
Website: Aqualand