Best Rated Gyms in the Algarve

We are well aware of the benefits of regular exercise. Especially after the COVID crisis, we could see how vital our health is. If you are heading to the Algarve, you will have a lot of options to keep active. Swimming on the beautiful and famous beaches of the area, hiking, surfing are some of the votes, among many others you can choose from. But for some people, a gym is really the place they need to work out. We have put together a list of the best gyms in the Algarve Region and how you can join them.

Lagos Lagos em Forma is a gym dedicated to people wanting to build muscles or enhance their cardio fitness. It offers three areas, including space for strength and weight training. You will find a spot for CrossFit workouts, step trainers and spinning bicycles.

There's also a relaxing space where you can complete your exercise with a relaxing spa session. Another great feature of this gym is a big swimming pool with eight lanes. Prices for a day pass starting at 2,50 on the low season—monthly fee for membership costs around 30 for residents.

They offer a couple of other options so, please visit their website (in Portuguese) or reach them over the phone on 282 780 210

Located in Portimão, the BETO Fitness Club offers a carefree environment with excellent equipment and facilities. The Club concentrates on Pilates; Cycling; Gymnastics; Weight Training; Body Pump; Step Training; Muscle Training, and Zumba. You can try it with a day pass that costs €7. You can also choose a weekly pass for €20 or monthly access for €46.

SER Mais Health Club in Albufeira has all the usual gym facilities we all look for, plus a swimming pool, a spa area, a sauna and even a Turkish hammam. On top of that, the Club offers excellent classes like body pump, step, cycling, body combat and yoga. You can take advantage of all these for around €21.60.

This is also a great gym option in the Algarve. Located in Albufeira, this fitness club offers excellent facilities for cardio and weight training. Unik Club also has a spa and beauty area.

Customers say the staff are friendly and helpful. For monthly prices, it is best to enquire directly with them as the website doesn't present membership information. UNiK Fitness can be reached on 289 589 546

Gymnasium group clubs can be found in Faro, Tavira and Olhão. The clubs offer large areas for individual training and separate spaces for classes, strength and weight training. In all gyms of the group, customers can also take advantage of a spa and beauty area. Prices start at €15 per month.