Albufeira: Full Day Safari Excursion in Algarve Mountains
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Embark on a full-day adventure with lunch on a safari through the mountains of the Algarve in a convertible jeep. Visit orange plantations, explore traditional villages, and swim in mountain streams.
Highlights
- Go off road and see a different side of the Algarve
- Visit a medieval castle and a traditional windmill
- Cool off with a dip in a mountain stream along the way
- See fruit plantations and try some local liqueurs and jams
- See the intricate water irrigation system left by the Romans
Description
Full day Safari with lunch starts in Albufeira where the jeep will meet you to enjoy the tour accompanied by experienced guides who will share with you all their knowledge about the region, from traditions, history, culture and the beautiful landscapes of Algarve.
Along the tour we pass through rural paths between several fruit tree plantations, discovering some historical monuments such as Paderne Castle, one of those represented on the flag of Portugal, where you can be dazzled by the view over a Medieval bridge.
We visited a windmill 'Moinho do Leitão', with a brief explanation about its characteristic and function.
Crossing areas of cork oaks where cork is extracted for the manufacture of regional handicrafts and corks for wine, passing rural villages where we stop to taste local products such as honey and fire water, following the walk where you can dive into the water sources in the Alte stream (subject to conditions).
After lunch we will have two magnificent moments, we will visit the famous waterfall 'Queda do Vigário' and climb to the highest point of the walk to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the mountain and take photos on the Swing.
Includes
Pickup from a meeting point
Jeep shared with other clients
Convertible Jeep
Professional guide
Tasting of regional honey and local medronho brandy 'Firewater'
Visit to the Castle (its exterior. Interior only when it is open to the public)
Visit to the windmill (interior is only possible to visit in the morning tour)
Visit a local Farn (possible to buy products produced on the farm)
Visit to a traditional Algarve village
Visit the water sources (possible to take a shower when there is water)
Lunch
Visit the waterfall
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund