Alvor Trip Overview
Small-group tour with a local guide for a genuine experience
Focus on culture and heritage rather than other ordinary tours
Brand new minivans with A/C and Wi-Fi
English, Spanish and Portuguese always available
Vast area for pick-up (Albufeira to Faro) – must be confirmed
Discover a hidden Algarve for a off-beaten track experience
Explore Loulé’s historical center with its moorish influences and it’s magnificent market
See a cork factory in a guided visit and learn about the manufacturing process and new uses of this material
Discover the best secret in the Algarve: Alte is considered the quaintest village in all the Algarve
Additional Info
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Alvor, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Alvor, Faro, Portugal
Small-group tour with a local guide for a genuine experience
Focus on culture and heritage rather than other ordinary tours
Brand new minivans with A/C and Wi-Fi
English, Spanish and Portuguese always available
Vast area for pick-up (Albufeira to Faro) – must be confirmed
Discover a hidden Algarve for a off-beaten track experience
Explore Loulé’s historical center with its moorish influences and it’s magnificent market
See a cork factory in a guided visit and learn about the manufacturing process and new uses of this material
Discover the best secret in the Algarve: Alte is considered the quaintest village in all the Algarve
Itinerary
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Stop At: Loule, Loule, Faro District, Algarve
We start this magnificent full-day tour towards Loulé, a city that breathes history, with a past linked to the Arab civilization, something that is visible in the historical city center, the monuments and the traditional houses. Loulé has even more charm during the almond trees blooming season, from February to March, marking the end of winter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mercado de Loule, Praca da Republica, Loule 8104-001 Portugal
Visit the market with its quality products coming from local producers or fresh fish. Also get to know the reasons that led Loulé to be one of the most important commercial centers in the country during the Discoveries period.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sao Bras de Alportel, Sao Bras de Alportel, Faro District, Algarve
Next we will visit a cork producer with a guided tour at the factory to learn the production process. Be surprised to learn that cork is used today for countless purposes, not just for bottle stoppers. Have you ever seen a hat or surfboard made of cork? Well these are just a few examples of what it can be done!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alte, Alte, Faro District, Algarve
Alte is considered the most picturesque village in the Algarve, located between Barrocal and Serra do Caldeirão, surrounded by fields and tiled houses.
Duration: 45 minutes
