Portimao Trip Overview
This is a day of discovery and history where you visit some of the most interesting and scenic areas of the Algarve. Steeped in tradition, encompassing the mountains and the sea it’s the perfect way to acquaint yourself with the Algarve. Our route follows lesser travelled paths, giving you a discerning view of Portugal’s past and present.
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* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Portimao, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Portimao, Algarve, Portugal
This is a day of discovery and history where you visit some of the most interesting and scenic areas of the Algarve. Steeped in tradition, encompassing the mountains and the sea it’s the perfect way to acquaint yourself with the Algarve. Our route follows lesser travelled paths, giving you a discerning view of Portugal’s past and present.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo de Silves, Rua do Castelo, Silves 8300-144 Portugal
Visit the castle which dates from this period and affords magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Monchique, Monchique, Faro District, Algarve
We continue our ascent into the Monchique Mountains, a haven of green undulating hillsides, majestic cork trees and pungent eucalyptus groves.
Stop At: Mount Foia, Serra de Monchique, Monchique Portugal
Standing at 902m above sea-level. The views here are dramatic and the air incredibly pure.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Carrapateira, Carrapateira, Faro District, Algarve
Visit some magnificent beaches where you can have some time to walk around take some excellent pictures, relax and enjoy the view.
Stop At: Cape Saint Vincent, Cape Saint Vincent, Faro District, Algarve
Then it’s on to the ‘end of the world’ – the town of Sagres – famous home to Prince Henry’s School of Navigation. At Cape St. Vincent (Europe’s most south western point) a tiny lighthouse perches atop the cliffs and braves the elements. Breathe the invigorating sea air and marvel at the vastness of the landscape.
Duration: 30 minutes
