Get back to nature and travel back in time on a full-day trip into the mountains of the Algarve. Discover small villages, sample local liquors and swim in the crystal clear waters of a natural spring.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Driver: Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese
Pickup included: Pick-up possible from all areas between Armaçao de Pera and Vilamoura.

Highlights

Explore the real Algarve away from the tourist resorts
Swim in the crystal clear waters of a natural spring
Sample traditional liquors and the local fire water
Learn about the cork industry
Discover old villages influenced by the Moors
Enjoy a generous traditional lunch with drinks

Full description

Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation and drive into the mountains of the Algarve to discover the lovely landscapes and typical villages of a region settled by the Moors in the 8th century. Stop at the ancient fortifications of the Castle of Paderne and marvel at the fruit plantations and deep valleys as you pass through small villages frozen in time. See orange, lemon, fig, almond, watermelon, nut, apple and peach trees growing in the wild. Arrive in Alte and get some free time to explore the narrow streets and handicraft shops of the village on your own. Go for a swim in the crystal clear waters of a natural spring, and then continue higher into the mountains to discover where the best cork trees grow. Enjoy lunch with local wines at a rural restaurant, and admire the windmills where the essential wheat flour was produced. Get panoramic views from the Rocha da Pena viewpoint, and learn more about how the locals live as you sample some of their traditional fire water and local honey, depending on the season.

Includes

Pick-up and drop off from all areas between Armação de Pera and Vilamoura
Multilingual driver
Liquor tasting
Lunch with local wines
Swimming in natural springs

Beer and spirits
Pick-ups outside the above mentioned areas

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Pets

Know before you go

Please advise of any dietary requirements on booking or the restaurant may charge extra for your meal

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 38 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Fantastic activity with so much to see and appreciate.The overall variety of the experience was excellent. Our knowledgeale driver/tour guide Mario was exceptional and provided a fun and safe day. So many things to see and do with highlights including picturesque surroundings, witnessing 'traditional' Algarve and it's hidden locations as well as a superb lunch. Brilliant tour!

September 12, 2021

We enjoyed a pleasant day out with an excellent lunch. Fortunately too are traveling companions were fun and spoke English, like us, as their first language. The actual sites are fairly minor ones but it did give us the chance to see inland a bit so overall it was a nice change.

February 29, 2020

We both had a great time & Lluis was an excellent & educated guide and driving was fun also. I recommend this tour but we were also lucky as it was in Jan and a bit cold and windy so we were the only ones but we had a personal tour! may be a lot different in high summer so Winter or Spring may be next for couples & families. Meal was Ok but glass of wine and coffee were included favourite was the great views on the hill tops and the farm wish we could of lingered longer there.

January 22, 2020

Algarve Mountains Full-Day Tour

Algarve Mountains Full-Day Tour

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