Embark on a thrilling half-day tour in the Algarve Mountains with a jeep safari. Explore medieval monuments, traditional villages, fruit plantations, and natural water sources.
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Albufeira - Meeting point and departure for the tour.
From Albufeira we will leave for the tour, we will find the traditional Algarvian houses. On the way we will see irrigation systems used by the former farmers of the Algarve and many of them still from Roman times. - Paderne Castle - Visit the castle from medieval times, the castle of Paderne is one of the castles of the Portuguese national flag. Castle from the Moorish period, when the Arabs still ruled the Algarve. In this place we will enjoy the beauty around. (Interior of the castle it is only possible to visit when the municipality opens to the public)
- Paderne - View the village of Paderne, traditional Algarve village. In the village of Paderne we will also make a brief visit to the local commerce, we can see its Church and regional architecture.
- Fonte Grande - Stop at the Alte fountains where we can enjoy the wonderful space and dive into the crystal clear waters. Old place with water sources. (Place to dive in water when there is water)
- Alte - Visit the village of Alte where we can visit a traditional Algarvian village and its regional beauty. Local with local commerce, where we can see the Algarvian regional products.
- Pico Alto - Visit to the mountains of the Algarve interior, where we can enjoy the view of the Algarve mountains. Passing through large fruit plantations.
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- Visit to the Castle (exterior only, interior when open to the public)
- Convertible jeep
- Driver/Guide (French and Spanish guides may not always be available)
- Visit the water sources (bathing possible when there is water)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Albufeira area
- Visit to the traditional Algarve village
- Visit the store with traditional and regional products
- Offroad paths
- Lunch
- Entrance to the Castle (except when the municipality opens it)
We commence our adventure by picking you up from your accommodation in Albufeira, setting off on a safari journey through the natural beauty and hilly terrain of Algarve. Embark on a thrilling expedition in an open-top jeep (equipped with a roof in case it rains). The tour comprises offbeat tracks, breathtaking vistas, region-specific architectural brilliance, medieval structures, quaint villages, and natural springs inviting you to take a refreshing dip. The trip also incorporates visits to local artisans displaying regional yields like liqueurs, honey and preserves.Off-road exploration reveals vast fruit farms with tiny brooks and Roman-era water irrigation systems. Our guides will impart knowledge of our culture and surroundings, and once the tour wraps up, you can unwind back at your hotel.
Sites we’ll visit include:
- Medieval Castle
- Windmill
- Charming Villages
- Fruit farms
- Journey along rivers
- Local marketplace
- Natural Springs
- It is not accessible to babies up to 3 years of age.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.