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From Albufeira: Half-Day Off-Road Quad Tour

1. From Albufeira: Half-Day Off-Road Quad Tour

Discover inland locations not easily accessible on foot or by public transport on a half-day ATV tour of the Algarve countryside from Albufeira. Soak up sweeping views as you rumble along rural trails and benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide.  Spend more time riding as you rumble through off-road trails and observe the beauty of the untouched nature. As a special highlight, visit the historic Paderne Castle, an ancient fortification constructed in the 12th century by Berbers.  Along the way, stops are made for photography and time to relax time. The trails are sure to be challenging for all levels of experience.

From Albufeira: Half-Day Buggy Adventure Tour

2. From Albufeira: Half-Day Buggy Adventure Tour

From asphalt and gravel roads to mountain tracks and rocky paths, you'll get the thrill of driving a buggy on a range of terrains and always surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Soak up sweeping views as you rumble along rural trails and benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide. Want more? Spend more time buggy riding on the trail than on any other off-road guided adventure tour. Rumble through off-road trails and observe the beauty of our untouched nature. Stops are made for photography sights and relax time. A tour filled with adrenaline and fun riding a buggy in the Algarve countryside!

Albufeira: Off-road Quad Bike Adventure

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

4. 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.

From Albufeira: Algarve Countryside Tour with Lunch

5. 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

From Albufeira: Algarve Sunset Jeep Tour with Tastings

6. 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: Full-Day Off-Road Quad Tour

7. 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.

Full-Day Jeep Safari Algarve Moments

8. Full-Day Jeep Safari Algarve Moments

This is the best choice to visit the countryside of Algarve all year round. Enjoy a guided tour of the history and charms of the Algarve while visiting the emblematic castle of Paderne, which is one of the seven castles represented on the flag of Portugal. See old water systems and food production as well as all-terrain paths with breathtaking landscapes from Albufeira to Alte, unique locations in the hearth of Algarve. Enjoy stops in the villages with the opportunity to experiment and learn about varied Algarve products Enjoy a water spring where you can swim and refresh. In this tour you will also have a stop for lunch, in the village of Alte. You can not be on holiday in the Algarve without doing one of these jeeps safaris.

Algarve: Off-Road Jeep Safari with Lunch

9. Algarve: Off-Road Jeep Safari with Lunch

Explore the beauty of the Algarve on this guided off-road Jeep safari from Albufeira, lunch included. Enjoy panoramic views from the hilltops and plenty of photo opportunities. Find places lost in time and discover ancient local handicrafts. Leaving Albufeira, start your exciting off-road ride. Pass by the village of Paderne and its castle. After Paderne, travel down the backroads heading to Messines. Grab breakfast or use the restrooms during a quick stop at a local café (costs not included) Then, following some more off-roading, get the chance to try the local firewater and honey. Next, stop in Alte, another typical village for you to explore. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to explore and learn about the villages, people, and local life. Before the end of the trip, discover the secrets of the harvesting of the cork trees and much more.

Albufeira: Private Countryside Tour

10. 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.

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What people are saying about Paderne

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 566 reviews

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.

Just perfect! Clear recommendation! The guides are super nice and explain everything super simply. In case of problems, they help directly. One of our highlights!

Nice tour, 80% unpaved, a lot of height difference and also parts really fast. Definitely worth money.

It was very exciting and interesting also the tour guides was friendly.

Great trip, friendly staff, well worth the money. good fun