OceanBlue Active

We stayed at Ocean Blue Active at the beginning of November, we were truly blessed with the weather being a lovely 22 degrees. We were also blessed with our apartment, light airy and inviting equipped with everything you need for a fuss free holiday. Beds were very comfortable and a lovely lounging set on the patio, perfect! Around the villa there is a salt water pool which was amazing for early morning dips, communal bbq and mini bar area, the whole place was spotlessly clean. As well as a very warm welcome from Lucy and Sean we were always greeted on arrival by Bono and Foxy the lovely family dogs, we loved them! There are lots of activities available from mountain biking, yoga, snorkelling, paddle boarding and boat trips. We went out on Sean’s Catamaran and explored the caves, paddle boarding in the sea from the boat and a highlight for the children they got to jump off the roof of the boat!! If you’re looking for an active holiday or a relaxing one Ocean Blue is truly an unique place and can cater for all, would highly recommend this place in beautiful Portugal and we will 100% return! Thank you to Lucy & Sean for making our stay a memorable one.

Ocean Blue Active is an amazing place to stay. We had an incredible week for half term and left feeling totally rejuvenated. The accommodation is really lovely with a great kitchen and outdoor seating area (as well as indoor). The apartment is lovely and fresh and light. The outdoor Pool is wonderful as is the communal bbq and bar area.
We were a family of 4 and it was perfect for us.
Lucy and Sean offer some amazing activities which we loved. We did the half day mountain bike trail, as well as the boat trip with snorkelling and paddle boarding. I also did some runs through the hills with Lucy which were pretty breath taking. I also did some Pilates by the pool in the morning which was such a bonus.
We thought Ocean Blue provided the perfect balance for the family - I got to do some great activities and my hubbie got to relax by the pool with our younger daughter.
All in all an awesome week and we will return as we all loved it so much.
If you are thinking of booking it then DO IT!!

Just spent a long weekend with Lucy and Shaun guiding us over miles and miles of magnificent terrain on their mountain bikes. We stopped at some lovely cafes and restaurants for some local seafood and enjoyed some stunning views.
Lucy can tailor the route to suit your goals and fitness levels and is so familiar with the local trails, she will always have a plan B in mind if you run out of steam.
Lovely people, great bikes, beautiful views and if course, plenty of sun :-)
Would highly recommend.

A wonderful week spent with Lucy and Sean and Sophia at Ocean Blue back in December 2019. Perfect accommodation, warm and comfy, and lots to do in the local area. A boat trip to see the dolphins off the edge of Europe, a walk through weird and wonderful artwork in the hills, a hike along the coast to the sound of crashing waves below, a visit to the fish market in Bispo and a tour of some of the most perfect beaches we’ve ever seen out to the west. Great hosts, knowledgable and friendly, and great location for some winter sun and adventure.

Fantastic guided off road rides in very small groups which took us to places we'd never find on our own. Great routes, great bikes, great fun. Definitely be in touch to try more activities in future. Accomodation looks awesome too.

We just spent a week at Ocean Blue Active and had a great time. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip out on the boat, getting the opportunity to try our hand at paddle boarding and swimming in the ocean. I enjoyed morning yoga and pilates with Lucy. We were a bit disappointed that we were unable to go bike riding partially due to the high winds that week. Our accommodation was excellent and Lucy went out of her way to make us comfortable. We would definitely return for another vacation!

We started at their villa on the top of the hill and cycled over to the 'avocado farm' and back on a circular route via fields, woodlands and (much-needed) coffee and lunch. It was about 30km in all, which is more than I've done before. And even though I'm a fan of pancake flat cycle-ways, the hills were achievable (apparently this route has easy hills), the bikes brilliant and Lucy & Sean were really helpful in helping me figure out cycling up these "easy hills" rather than walking up them... I ended the day having seen more of the area than i would normally have done on my stay and with a sense of achievement!

Just come back from a week at OceanBlue and had a brilliant time - highly recommended. We particularly enjoyed the boat trip with Lucy and her family.

Absolutely brilliant!!!!
Mountain biking, paddle boarding and all round amazing experience! A must if you want to see Portugal in a wicked way

Just spent a fab, fun-filled, action packed week with Sean and Lucy mountain biking hills, forests and coastal paths. They are great guides that know all the best trails. If you are into running they can take you on some great running trails too, or you can start your day with Pilates and Boot Camp by the pool. Plenty of winter sun and glorious days - what's not to love?!

Just had an amazing 10 days at Lucy and Sean’s gorgeous villa. The location is beautiful and peaceful and the apartments are stylish, comfortable and kitted out with everything you could possibly need. You can simply relax by the dazzling salt water pool or take part in guided activities including mountain biking, paddle-boarding, Lucy’s beach boot camp or the real highlight, a trip around the coast on their fabulous 11m catamaran. Lovely hosts, amazing location, a truly unique holiday experience!

We have now experienced Ocean Blue Active in both summer and winter. Both have their charm, because the sun shines here in the Algarve for many hours a day all year round.
Lucy and Sean are wonderful hosts. They are very welcoming and always happy to help. Our appartment was very clean and was equipped with everything we needed. And when you sit on the sofa in the morning, look out over the pool and enjoy the sunrise over the sea, you know you've come to the right place.
The area around the appartments can be explored very well by bike. Great routes with varying degrees of difficulty start right on the doorstep. And Lucy and Sean know the area and are excellent guides at all times.
We also really enjoyed the excursion with Sean's catamaran. It's great to explore the gorgeous beaches and hidden caves that you can't reach from the mainland.
All in all, we feel really comfortable here in Ocean Blue Active and will definitely come back again and again. :)

Great half day cruise with Lucy and Sean on their spacious boat with stand-up paddle boards. We started with some close up encounters with the caves beneath the lighthouse near Lagos, great photos of our group of 8 taken and shared by Lucy while Sean skilfully steered the boat into the smallest spaces. We then headed for the inlet at Alvor where the sea is warmer and flatter, and 4 of us had our first taste of SUP under the tuition of Lucy. That was really good fun and all of our party then had time for a good swim. It was a very relaxing friendly morning and we will be back next year for sure. Thanks to Lucy and Sean for creating a lovely atmosphere such that one of our party who has a fear of water actually had a short swim, and another with a fear of heights joined all of us on the top sundeck. We highly recommend OceanBlue Active.

Went on a fabulous boat trip with Lucy and Sean. Amazing trip, really enjoyed it. You can try paddle boarding, snorkelling or just swim in the ocean. They also do coastal walks and run a boot camp which we will try next time.
Thank you guys.

The various mountain bike trails from Sean and Lucy's place have something for everyone. We blasted out through the cork tree trails, then made our way up and down the cliff tops above those glorious sandy beaches you keep seeing in the piccies, and there's always a decent coffee to be had along the way. Loved it.

We had a great stay at Ocean Blue Portugal with our (young) family. The location is great and the setting is really beautiful. The apartments are in top shape and the pool is so nice! Burgau is a lovely town with plenty of nice restaurants and the beaches nearby are awesome.

But best of all are the people at Ocean Blue. Lucy took us on great bike tours in the beautiful countryside. Sean taught us how to surf in the clear blue waves of Burgau and Zaviar beach. We had the best time.

Cannot wait to get back there to enjoy this beautiful spot. Highly recommended

We loved Ocean Blue Active! The appartments are very nice with all shades of white and blue, the pool is amazing for both play and actually swim laps and the view over the village and the sea is beautiful.
Lucy, Sean and Sophia are great hosts who took us for a boat trip from Lagos to a beautiful beach behind the rocks, where we did paddleboarding and snorkeling. We also went on a mountainbike tour through the inlands, Lucy went out of her way to help our youngest get over her fear and cycle along.
And she convinced us of early morning bootcamp and yoga at the pool, what a great start of the day!
Burgau is a very charming small village with a beautiful beach, streets like on postcards and great little restaurants. And delicious take away coffees, smoothies and sandwiches right next to the small supermarket that make for a perfect strand picknick. We had difficulties to leave and already are planning for returning.
Thank you Lucy, Sean and Sophia for the great time!

We had an amazing holiday at Ocean Blue. The apartment was beautiful, really modern & super relaxing. The beach was a short walk away, the restaurants were fantastic, gorgeous fresh fish locally caught, even the little cafes served great food. We’re quite an adventurous family & so loved all of the activities on offer, Lucy was great & inspired us to see lots of the beautiful surrounding countryside on bikes & SUP boards. A thoroughly enjoyable break away 10/10 ⭐ a special thank you to Sophia who inspired our little boy to stand up on a surfboard for the first time :)

We have had an incredible stay at Ocean Blue. Lucy and family are lovely and welcoming and took us on some amazing activities in the area. Recommend mountain biking and SUP! The apartments and pool are beautiful and very clean with an incredible view of the sea. Lucy is taking great precaution during covid-19 and was very accommodating for our last minute trip. We felt very safe during our entire stay, and had some lovely meals out in local Burgau and Salema on her recommendation. Highly recommend for couples or families, we’ll be back!

We stayed in one of Lucy and Sean's apartments and were lucky enough to join Lucy on paddle boarding, boat trip and snorkelling, mountain biking and surfing trips. She is a wonderful host, instructor and just is an infectious life enthusiast, ensuring we came back from every activity covered in smiles. Everything was provided and Lucy was particularly brilliant at tailoring activities to ability and ages I.e our teens could paddle board long before the 49 year old with a dodgy back. Cannot recommend highly enough. We will be back.