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From Albufeira: Algarve Sunset Jeep Tour with Tastings

1. From Albufeira: Algarve Sunset Jeep Tour with Tastings

Head off the beaten path to explore the most beautiful landscapes, regional architecture, and gastronomical tastes of the Algarve on this sunset Jeep tour starting in Albufeira. Stop for a swim, taste local products, and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine. Starting with pickup in Albufeira, visit the ancient villages, passing streams and the spectacular scenery of Algarve. Stop at a local river for a swim, then visit a small Moorish farm to taste the famous medronho, liqueurs, and honey. As you explore, discover local customs such as cork making and learn about the traditions of rustic villages from your expert guide who knows about the local history, nature, lifestyle, and landscape.

From Albufeira: Algarve Countryside Tour with Lunch

2. From Albufeira: Algarve Countryside Tour with Lunch

Discover a hidden Algarve aboard a comfortable, air conditioning van in the Algarve countryside. Visit the ancient villages, spectacular / stunning scenery, knowing the customs and traditions of rustic villages with a highly professional guide, who knows all about the local history, nature, lifestyle and landscape. The tour includes: Lunch to try local favorite local dishes, amazing views; Spectacular / stunning scenery; a friendly guide; visit a small Moorish farm to taste the famous firewater – medronho, liqueurs and honey; explanation about the cork process, pickup and drop off transportation

Albufeira: Full Day Off-Road Buggy Tour with Lunch & Guide

3. Albufeira: Full Day Off-Road Buggy Tour with Lunch & Guide

Ride a buggy off-road and discover the most wonderful hidden treasures of the Algarve region: picturesque traditional villages, orange groves, cork oak forests, visit to a Castle and much more. The panoramic views will amaze your expectations along hills and valleys, crossing challenges for all driving levels. Lunch will take place at Quinta do Freixo (a wonderful farm with an area of around 800Ha), located in the heart of the Algarve and is dedicated to activities ranging from Agriculture and Livestock to the Production of Traditional Products and Rural Tourism. The whole area is certified in organic production mode. Participants will have here the opportunity to try some delicious jams among the following flavors: pumpkin, fig, orange, pumpkin with almond, green tomato, apricot, tomato and then enjoy a fabulous lunch with traditional food (options for vegetarian too). If the participants want to buy any of these products (jams and liqueurs), they can do it directly on the farm during the stop which is always a great souvenir to surprise family and friends back home.

Albufeira: Off-road Quad Bike Adventure

4. Albufeira: Off-road Quad Bike Adventure

Do something unique, get off the beaten track, and trek over rocky laneways on this off-road quad biking adventure. Begin your tour with a safety briefing to ensure that you are entirely comfortable with your quad and ready for a great day out. Choose from a 1-person or 2-person ATV. Start the tour on top of the windmill hill in Paderne and drive over quiet country lanes and dirt tracks until you arrive at the 12th-century Paderne Castle and learn about the history of the area from your knowledgeable tour guide. Continue over non-paved roads and ride through the local orchards such as orange and lemon groves and down woodland paths surrounded by olive, fig, almond, and carob trees. Stop along the way for photo opportunities, a stretch, and refreshments (included). Twist and turn through the countryside on a diversity of back roads of the Algarve before heading up the mountain again back to Paderne, taking in the remarkable scenery surrounding you.

Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

5. Albufeira: Half-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

Embark on an all-terrain adventure through the stunning landscapes and rich culture of the Algarve with a jeep safari tour starting from Albufeira. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure and benefit from pickup from your accommodation in Albufeira. Navigate rural roads, and witness breathtaking vistas, traditional villages, and local wildlife. Your tour guides will provide insights into the region's history, culture, and geology. During the safari, visit some of the most beautiful and popular villages in the Algarve, including Paderne and Alte. These villages offer a glimpse into the traditional way of life in the Algarve and you'll learn about the local customs, culture, and products.

Algarve: Landscapes, Villages, and Traditional Products Tour

6. Algarve: Landscapes, Villages, and Traditional Products Tour

Go on an excursion by bus and get the chance to see the real Algarve. Take in the beautiful landscapes, visit remote villages, and observe the local people and their customs on a guided tour. Begin with hotel pickup from your address in the Algarve. Stop first in Loulé and walk through the historic old town where you'll have the opportunity to witness the traditional Algarvian art of basket weaving using palm leaves. Visit the market for fresh and traditional products, and take in views of the peaceful Algarvian countryside. Continue along the mountain range and visit the typical village of Querença, the Salir archaeological museum, and the Barranco do Velho distillery. This will be followed by a visit to the beautiful village of Alte, considered the most picturesque village in the Algarve. Take some time to enjoy a lovely meal (at your own expense) and wander a place full of charm and tradition.

from Albufeira: Algarve Sunset Jeep Safari with Wine

7. from Albufeira: Algarve Sunset Jeep Safari with Wine

Embark on a Jeep Safari starting in Albufeira heading towards the scenic Algarve countryside on a guided tour covering the region's history and charm. Celebrate the conclusion of the tour with a glass of sparkling wine as the sunsets. Travel across the off-road paths, with breathtaking landscapes, unique locations, and enchanting adventures in nature. Visit the village of Alte, one of the oldest and most famous villages in Portugal. Finally, go to the highest point where you will find a panoramic view, and savor the sunset with a glass of wine before returning to Albufeira.

From Albufeira: Full-Day Off-Road Quad Tour

8. From Albufeira: Full-Day Off-Road Quad Tour

Experience the adrenaline rush of driving a quad off-road in the countryside of the Algarve. After an all-important safety briefing at the base, you and your guide will head out into the countryside. Cover a variety of terrains with panoramic views, steep inclines where your skills will be proven, and cross streams and riverbeds (depending on the time of year).   As a special addition, you’ll also take a short drive through two typical towns of the interior of Algarve: Paderne and Alte. Enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant and see the historic Paderne Castle, an ancient fortification constructed in the 12th century by Berbers, or visit the famous Alte Natural Springs. Get a marvelous view of your surroundings from the Old Windmills at Rocha da Pena. You will return to your starting point in the afternoon.

Albufeira: Private Countryside Tour

9. Albufeira: Private Countryside Tour

Enjoy a hotel pick-up in Albufeira, sit back in the tuk-tuk, and relax on a sightseeing tour of the beautiful surrounding countryside. Visit the charming village of Paderne and visit its old Moorish castle. See the windmill and the old village church. Discover the village of Alte and its beautiful fields of olive, almond, carob, and orange trees. Discover the natural spring pool and have a swim. Stop for ice cream or a drink at one of the local cafes.

From Vilamoura: Traditional Algarve Full-Day Trip

10. From Vilamoura: Traditional Algarve Full-Day Trip

Immerse yourself in traditional Algarvian villages on this day trip from Vilamoura. Try local flavors as you taste regional brandy at a distillery in the village of Barranco do Velho. Be picked up from the meeting point in Vilamoura. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive to the ancient city of Loulé. Stop and walk through a colorful local market where you can find a diverse selection of regional products. Drive to the hilltop village of Querença. Take some photos of the picturesque white buildings in this town. Visit the Nossa Sra. Da Assunção church which and admire its Portuguese gilded work and 17th-century paintings and tiling.  Continue to the village of Salir to stop at the archaeological museum which has a glass floor above the 12th-century foundations of an old castle. Drive to the village of Barranco do Velho to taste Arbutus Brandy at a local distillery.  Have a delicious lunch in the well-preserved traditional village of Alte which is composed of whitewashed houses and a charming canal. Return to your starting point at the end of your tour. 

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What people are saying about Alte

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based on 232 reviews

For our 25th wedding anniversary we went to the Algarve for a week, our most beautiful day was the Sunset Jeep tour with George, his enthusiasm about the area, the food and the tastings were great! we really had a great day with a glass of rose as the highlight during a beautiful sunset, George thank you very much. Greetings Fam.de Kleijn

Very great experience. I have been called 1 day before and Tour Operator suggested to swap quad to buggy as they were getting customers feedback that riding quad for 6 hours is not really comfy for 2 people on it. We agreed to swap and this was really good decision as otherwise riding one quad with two people on it will be overkilling.

our guide was great. we were able to get to know the specialties of the country. on the way he explained the history of portugal to us. the absolute highlight was the ride in the old jeep with a sensational, fast, but absolutely safe ride to the vantage point.

Amazing experience! The guide was amazing! Id recommend doing the private one if theres a group of you as unfortunately the couple with us made it a bit uncomfortable for us. But it was good value! Amazing views

Our guide was lovely and full of local knowledge, we were very lucky as we had the jeep to ourselves. The sunset was beautiful.