Portimao Trip Overview
Hop aboard a Volkswagen T2 van for a 4-hour tour of the beautiful Algarve region. Discover the palates of the Algarve, the region’s history and traditions. Visit a biological agriculture farm, a local market and a winery.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Portimao, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Portimao, Algarve, Portugal
Hop aboard a Volkswagen T2 van for a 4-hour tour of the beautiful Algarve region. Discover the palates of the Algarve, the region’s history and traditions. Visit a biological agriculture farm, a local market and a winery.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Convent`bio, Convento do Carmo Sítio do Carmo, EN125, 8400-405 Lagoa, Portugal
After pickup from your accommodation, board a classic Volkswagen T2 for a 4-hour flavours tour and get ready to see and taste the Algarve in a unique way. Punctuated with fascinating history and local knowledge, you’ll begin to discover the rich palates of Portugal’s southern coast.
Begin with a stop at the Convent’Bio. This space belonged to the Carmelitas Calçados d ‘Alagoa Convent, founded in 1551 under the influence of Queen D. Catarina, and was abandoned until recently was recovered and transformed into a local store, café, and biological market. Drink orange juice or tea and try a slice of cake, or pie from its local production.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Municipal de Silves, Silves 8300-110 Portugal
Then, visit the pittoresque Market of Silves and discover and taste new Algarve products.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Quinta Do Frances Winery, Odelouca River Valley Sitio da Dobra, Cx Postal 862H, Silves 8300-037 Portugal
Proceed to Quinta do Francês, with it´s unique views, and one of the most famous wine producers of the Algarve. After a guided tour to this beautiful place, you will learn about its unique wines and the way they are produced in the Demarcated Region of the Algarve.
After, you will have the opportunity to have a wine tasting of three wines, red, white, and rosé, with strong character and aromas of very ripe fruits and velvety and warm flavor. For sure you will be tempted to buy some of these wines and have also a good time back home.
Duration: 1 hour
