In the area there is: swimming, tennis, horse riding, bird watching, fishing, hunting, karting and ballooning.
Swimming
A few kilometers away in Ranginha, there is a medium sized swimming pool and bar.
Portagem has a large outdoor pool with a separate infants’ pool. The facilities include a restaurant, snack bar and tennis court.
Castelo de Vide has an outdoor pool with small water slides also with a separate infants’ pool, restaurant and snack bar.
Portalegre has a small outdoor pool with a café.
For river and lake bathing there are two dams in the region, Apartadura and Póvoa, and the river Sever at Portagem.
They are also a great place for a picnic.
Fishing
There is fishing at the Apartadura and Póvoa dams and carp fishing at Alfarofia Lake (Lagoa da Alfarofia) near Elvas.
Horse riding farm and museum
Coudelaria de Alter is a big farm where racehorses are bred and is the home of the famous Lusitania breed. It is situated nearby the lovely Alter do Chão village. There is a guided tour available, contact: Tapada do Arneiro, Apartado 80( 7441-909 Alter do Chão) Tel. (+351) 245610060 / 74.
Ballooning
Hot air balloon rides are available in Alter do Chão and at other locations in the Alentejo.
Karting available in Portalegre
Outdoor activities including rock climbing, canoeing, BTT cycling, archery and others.
