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Serra de Monchique: Our most recommended tours and activities

Algarve: Jeep Safari with Distillery Visit & Lunch

1. Algarve: Jeep Safari with Distillery Visit & Lunch

Get off the beaten track but straight into the heart of the Algarve on this Jeep safari adventure. Enjoy the fun and excitement of going up hills and down dales, crossing streams, and traversing meadows. Taste a local drink and savor a traditional lunch. After pickup, travel in a convoy of Jeeps through the spectacular scenery of an area almost untouched by time. Wind along earthen tracks to some of the most fascinating places in the Algarve. In tiny white-washed villages where time seems to stand still, you can see some of the old customs still in practice. Visit a small local distillery where the brave can taste “medronho” – a very potent local drink – and where you can see honey being produced in the old way. Afterward, enjoy lunch served in a typical restaurant before being dropped off at your original starting point.

Lagoa: 2.5-Hour Vineyard Dinner with Winetasting

2. Lagoa: 2.5-Hour Vineyard Dinner with Winetasting

Enjoy a vibrant evening of good food and delicious wine. Trade stories with family and friends over the table and admire the stunning views of the Algarvian countryside. Take a seat for a traditional dinner with sunset views of the Monchique mountains. Sample award-winning wines and experience the flavors of authentic Algarvian dishes. Throughout the evening, enjoy a delicious menu inspired by family recipes passed down through generations and hear the history of the estate and its unique terrain and vineyards.

From Albufeira: Historical Algarve Region Tour

3. From Albufeira: Historical Algarve Region Tour

Start the tour after getting picked up from your hotel or any meeting point in the Albufeira area, travel to the destination of Silves, the castle is a must-see, and the Silves Cathedral, a unique place full of historical pieces that tell the history of the region. Proceed onward to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve region, with 902 meters of height. Next stop it's to visit Cabo São Vicente in Sagres, this is the most southwesterly point in Continental Europe. Admire the Fortaleza de Sagres, an essential military monument in the time of the discoveries. You will have spare time to lunch here. We move to Lagos, where you will visit the city centre. Next we are heading to the Ponta da Piedade with an outstanding rock formation on top of the sea. After this, you will be returning to your hotel.

From Albufeira: Excursion to Silves Castle and Monchique

4. From Albufeira: Excursion to Silves Castle and Monchique

Learn the history of Silves and its Moorish castle on a half-day tour. Climb 902m to the Foia of Monchique, and take in views from the highest point in the Algarve. The day begins with pickup from a central meeting point. Drive in an air-conditioned van to Silves, which was the most important city in the Algarve during the period of Moorish rule. Travel back through history on a visit to the 11th-century castle and learn about its importance as a military fortification. Next, visit Caldas of Monchique, famous for its waters and wonderful landscapes. Climb to the highest point in the Algarve and snap pictures of the land and sea below. At the end of the tour, return to the meeting point with your guide.

Algarve: Serra de Monchique & Bravura Off-Road Day Trip

5. Algarve: Serra de Monchique & Bravura Off-Road Day Trip

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to escape the tourist masses and explore areas surrounded by nature, largely untouched by man. 80% of the route takes place off-road, deep in the St. Vincent Natural Park, the finest preserved stretch of coastline in Europe. Due to our adventurous nature and love of extreme sports, in this tour lets explore the 4x4 to its limit and see how it performs on the wildest off-road tracks. What can be better than to explore all this with the locals, who know the region like the back of their hand? To start lets make a visit to the picturesque lake of Bravura, bring shorts or bikini. If the weather is inviting...let's go swimming If the weather not good...lets make a short walk close to this beautiful lake, and touch the surround nature After the lake it's time to wake up......lets go play a very adventure off-rod drive claiming to the highest point. To realize the real beauty of this area, lets visit to the best look-out point in Algarve Portugal, featuring 960m high cliffs and breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. To fully relax and open the appetite lets visit a a ghost village, no one lives in this place, it's abandoned as if time freezes 100 years ago. The only one of this genre still existing in Algarve ( Very easy and pleasant, it is possible to be made by children and people in avance age )

Algarve: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

6. Algarve: Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

This is a day of discovery and history where you will visit some of the most interesting and scenic areas of the Algarve. Our route follows lesser travelled paths, giving you a discerning view of Portugal’s past and present. We travel to the town of Silves. Here there is time to visit the impressive cathedral and to wander the narrow streets and alleys (entrance fees not included). From here we continue our ascent into the Monchique Mountain. We will visit the charming little spa village of Caldas de Monchique, with springs of proven medicinal properties. Following the winding road, we reach the highest point in the Algarve – Fóia – standing at 902m above sea-level. The views here are dramatic and the air incredibly pure. Downhill then from Fóia, crossing the countryside and stopping in the small village of Marmelete where you have time to enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants (included). After lunch we go straight to Costa Vicentina, to visit some magnificent beaches where you can have some time to walk around, take some excellent pictures, relax and enjoy the view. Then it’s on to the ‘end of the world’ – Cape St. Vincent, the southwestern point of Europe, where you can feel the wilderness of the place! The lighthouse that rises in this place defies the elements and is one of the most important in Europe due to its strategic position. Passage through Sagres, a typical fishing village and its sheltered fishing port.

Algarve: Silves and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting

7. Algarve: Silves and Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting

Taste the finest wines while exploring the countryside and culture of the Algarve region on this guided day trip that includes hotel transfers. Stop in Silves, the former capital of the Algarve, and admire its Arabic architecture. After a hotel pickup, head to Silves, which was once the capital of the Moorish Kingdom of the Algarve. Get free time to visit Silves Castle and Silves Cathedral, both built with the red sandstone characteristic of the area. You will then have free time to purchase lunch at your expense. Continue to a family-run wine estate, set amid rolling vines, stylish villas, tennis courts, and outdoor pools. Take a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars. Taste the locally produced wines and enjoy the flavors of homemade bread along with olive oil.

Algarve: Silves, Mt Foia, Lagos, & Cape St. Vicente Day Trip

8. Algarve: Silves, Mt Foia, Lagos, & Cape St. Vicente Day Trip

Join a full-day tour to some of the most interesting and scenic locations in the Algarve. Explore the old town in Silves, climb Mount Foia, step back in time at Lagos, and visit Cape St. Vicente, the most southwestern point in Europe. Your first stop is Silves, the former Moorish capital. Visit the oldest part of the city where both the largest castle in the Algarve and the oldest cathedral are located.  Next, head to Mount Foia and take in the views. Climb the Serra de Monchique and make your way to the highest point of the Algarve. Take some spectacular photos and, on your way down, make an optional stop for lunch (cost not included).  In the afternoon, visit Lagos and discover the former slave market dating back to the 16th century. See the golden church of Santo António, the fortress, and the old town. Continue toward Cape St. Vicente, the most southwestern point of Europe. See landmarks including the lighthouse, the fishing port of Baleeira, and the fortress of Sagres.

Algarve: Full-Day Boat and Jeep Tour

9. Algarve: Full-Day Boat and Jeep Tour

An unbeatable combination! Spend the day exploring the unknown Algarve in our jeeps and enjoying a relaxing cruise along the river Arade! Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the river Arade. As you cruise along the river you can enjoy the lush scenery, the soothing sound of birdsong, the river wildlife and the hypnotic lapping of the water against the boat. Then it’s time to enjoy a fantastic Safari! Let us take you off the beaten track and into the heart of the Algarve! In a convoy of jeeps, we travel up hills and down dales, crossing streams and traversing meadows. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and pure air as we travel along earthen tracks. Learn about the different flora and fauna and see some of the old customs still in practice - the traditional way of making of honey and distilling of medronho - a very potent local drink which you will have the chance to sample. A tasty lunch is provided in a pleasant and typical restaurant. After lunch it’s time to Return to your hotel by jeep. Please note: depending on tidal conditions, the programme may be inverted.

Monchique and Fóia: Half Day Tour

10. Monchique and Fóia: Half Day Tour

A tour up the mountain to Monchique, rich with evergreen vegetation and allowing you to have fantastic views. Following hotel collection, you will be whisked up the mountain in an air-conditioned mini van. After navigating and exploring Monchique's small streets, you will continue on to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve and one of the largest in Portugal. With 902 meters of height, you will be able to have a 360º view of the entire region, including he ocean, the lakes and other cities around.

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What people are saying about Serra de Monchique

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 116 reviews

We had an amazing day trip, Carlos our guide was so knowledgable and so entertaining throughout the day! Fabulous lunch and fire water tasting! Would highly recommend this trip. Wonderful views at Cape St Vincente , lovely to see the countryside Silves and Monchique were highlights too. Thank you Carlos and Portitours! From Jane and Nick

We had a brilliant experience going to visit Silves and Monchique. Silves is a georgeous town and I would definately love to go back there again. The guide was informative and explained what we could see from the bus and about the surrounding nature and landscapes.

The tour was very well organized and interesting. I got to explore a bit in Silves and the castle, the tour guide shared information about each place. Then, we went to Monchique mountains to enjoy the beautiful views and hace a nice coffee and cake. Very good!

Maravilhoso. Quero ressaltar o papel da motorista e guia Vanda. Atenciosa, bom papo, bom humor e muito educada. Entregou mais que o esperado. Recomendação fortíssima.

Really enjoyable day. Learned a lot about the algarve. Danielle was a very knowledgeable guide