Taste Medronho

Visit the countryside of the Algarve on this half-day trip! • Directed by a professional multilingual Tour Guide • Amazing Panoramic Guided Tour • Cultural and Historic experience of the region • Stops in Paderne, Messines and Alte • Includes free time exploration Enjoy this exciting off-road Jeep Safari tour, discover the Algarve's hidden beauties, the views from the hill tops and take that special photo. You will find the places lost in time and the ancient local handicraft. Your only opportunity to get a taste of Medronho (portuguese fire-water) and honey at it's place of origin. Learn about the villages, the local peoples way of life and secrets of the harvesting of the Cork trees.

Visit the countryside of the Algarve on this evening sunset tour! • Enjoy a beautiful sunset from an exclusive location • Directed by a professional multilingual Tour Guide • Amazing Panoramic Guided Tour • Cultural and Historic experience of the region • Stops in Paderne, Messines and Alte • Includes free time exploration Enjoy this exciting off-road Jeep Safari tour, discover the Algarve's hidden beauties, the views from the hill tops and take that special photo. You will find the places lost in time and the ancient local handicraft. Your only opportunity to get a taste of Medronho (portuguese fire-water) and honey at it's place of origin. Learn about the villages, the local peoples way of life and secrets of the harvesting of the Cork trees. End your day by experiencing a beautiful sunset from an exclusive location

Discover a hidden Algarve aboard a 4wd Jeep "off the beaten tracks" in the Algarve countryside. This tour highlights the most beautiful landscapes, swim in a local river admire the regional architecture and gastronomical tastes of Algarve. One of the can't-miss experiences of this tour is the gastronomical tasting of honey, and licours as well as the visit of an old firewater distillery and tasting of the famous Medronho drink.

Visit the countryside of the Algarve on this half-day trip! • Directed by a professional multilingual Tour Guide • Amazing Panoramic Guided Tour • Cultural and Historic experience of the region • Stops in Paderne, Messines and Alte • Includes free time exploration Enjoy this exciting off-road Jeep Safari tour, discover the Algarve's hidden beauties, the views from the hill tops and take that special photo. You will find the places lost in time and the ancient local handicraft. Your only opportunity to get a taste of Medronho (portuguese fire-water) and honey at it's place of origin. Learn about the villages, the local peoples way of life and secrets of the harvesting of the Cork trees.

Jeep Safari #1 in the Algarve If it’s fun, excitement and adventure you’re looking for…. then look no further! Let us take you off the beaten track… but straight into the heart of the Algarve! Traveling in a convoy of jeeps we go up hills and down dales, crossing streams and traversing meadows. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of an area almost untouched by time. Our journey will take us along winding earthen tracks to some of the most fascinating places in the Algarve. In tiny white-washed villages where time seems to stand still you can see some of the old customs still in practice. We will visit a small local distillery where the brave can taste “medronho” – a very potent local drink – and where you can see honey being produced in the old way. Lunch served in a typical restaurant.

Discover an off the beaten path version of the Algarve countryside aboard a 4WD Jeep. Visit the ancient villages, passing streams and spectacular scenery of Algarve.  You will get to stop at a local river for a swim, visit a small Moorish farm to taste the famous medronho, liqueurs and honey. Learn about the customs such as cork making, and traditions of the rustic villages from a highly knowledgeable guide, who knows all about the local history, nature, lifestyle and landscape you see.  Watch the sunset at one of the highest points in the area and enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant.

Join us for an exciting off-road Jeep Safari through picturesque mountain villages, where you'll taste regional specialties like organic marmalades and ‘medronho’ firewater. Relax at a beautiful winery with wine tasting and snacks before setting sail on a boat cruise to explore the stunning Benagil Caves. Enjoy the chance to swim in crystal-clear waters and maybe even spot some dolphins! Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

On this day tour we go to the mountains! Monchique is right up there. With evergreen vegetation, it allows us to have fantastic views. The first stop is at Caldas de Monchique, a 16th century SPA Resort. Let’s explore the ancient gardens that look like they came out of a fairy tale and drink the famous alkaline water! The small town of Monchique is quite warm and we can walk in its small streets. After that we go to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve and one of the largest in Portugal. With 902 meters of height, we were able to have a 360º view of breathtaking. Come with South Explorers to discover this paradise on earth!

Discover the deepest Algarve through off-road tracks, refreshing streams and old villages where time has stopped. This tour highlights the most beautiful landscapes, regional architecture and gastronomical tastes of Algarve. One of the can't-miss experiences of this tour is the gastronomical tasting of honey or jam, as well as the visit of an old firewater distillery and tasting of the famous Medronho drink.

Head off the beaten path to explore the most beautiful landscapes, regional architecture, and gastronomical tastes of the Algarve on this sunset Jeep tour starting in Albufeira and heading to the village of Paderne. Stop for a swim in a local river, then visit a small Moorish farm to taste the famous medronho, liqueurs, and honey. As you explore, discover local customs such as cork making and learn about the traditions of rustic villages from your expert guide who knows about the local history, nature, lifestyle, and landscape. Watch the sunset with a glass of sparkling wine.

Visit the countryside of the Algarve on this full-day trip with Lunch Included! • Directed by a professional multilingual Tour Guide • Lunch Included • Amazing Panoramic Guided Tour • Cultural and Historic experience of the region • Stops in Paderne, Messines and Alte • Includes free time exploration Enjoy this exciting off-road Jeep Safari tour, discover the Algarve's hidden beauties, the views from the hill tops and take that special photo. You will find the places lost in time and the ancient local handicraft. Your only opportunity to get a taste of Medronho (portuguese fire-water) and honey at it's place of origin. Learn about the villages, the local peoples way of life and secrets of the harvesting of the Cork trees. This trip includes Lunch.

– Spend a wonderfull morning in Monchique Mountains, which "sacred waters" have been used since Roman times. – Taste the local drink medronho with a local producer in his distillery. – Visit Fóia Viewpoint, the highest point of the Algarve – This is another Algarve wrapped in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. – Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off Included

In the heart of the Monchique mountains, for many centurys a Local Firewater is brewed, the Medronho made from the unique Medronho berry! Let us take you on a short drive into the hills to visit a local destillery and teach you how it´s all cooked up! Visit to a local Medronho distillery • Meet a local producer and learn how Medronho is made • Medronho tasting • Visit the Monchique Medronho shop ( where you will see a wide variety of our Medronho) • Transport to and from Monchique center

– Breathe the fresh mountain air as you explore lush forest trails with your guide – Visit a distillery and try Medronho, a local drink made from medronheiro fruit – Lose yourself in the winding alleys and picturesque streets of Monchique Village – Learn about native plants, birds, and geology from your guide as you walk – Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a round-trip transfer from your hotel

An unbeatable combination! Spend the day exploring the unknown Algarve in our jeeps and enjoying a relaxing cruise along the river Arade! Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the river Arade. As you cruise along the river you can enjoy the lush scenery, the soothing sound of birdsong, the river wildlife and the hypnotic lapping of the water against the boat. Then it’s time to enjoy a fantastic Safari! Let us take you off the beaten track and into the heart of the Algarve! In a convoy of jeeps, we travel up hills and down dales, crossing streams and traversing meadows. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and pure air as we travel along earthen tracks. Learn about the different flora and fauna and see some of the old customs still in practice – the traditional way of making of honey and distilling of medronho – a very potent local drink which you will have the chance to sample. Lunch is provided in a typical restaurant. Please note: depending on tidal conditions, the programme may be inverted.

Hop on a classic Portuguese 4×4 Jeep on this safari tour and visit Algarve's countryside. Go back in time as we show you ancient ruins, a castle, a roman bridge, an aquaduct, windmills and typical old villages. Experience the real Portugal, stopping to taste our local spirit "medronho" and honey, considered to be one of the best in Europe. Swim in natural fountains and a waterfall and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.

The best way to get to know the Algarve. All-terrain vehicle adventure driven by experienced and knowledgeable drivers from the region. Adventure, culture, fun and nature. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, the picturesque villages and hamlet. Visit Paderne Castle doom and typical small towns. Alte natural fountains. Nature, places with history, local shops. Visit to a biological farm to taste local products: jams, teas and the famous medronho brandy.

A journey trough the Mountain of Monchique, the highest mountain of the South of Portugal known for its green forest area, extense views to the Algarve coast and iconic mountain delicacies. Learn and taste wine, olive oil, Medronho Firewater (local mountain distilled spirit), liqueurs. Plus a full and free choice meal in great authentic mountain restaurant and a visit to thge highest peak of the mountain to enjoy the panoramic 360º views (here, option of visiting a shop of local artisans).

Discover the magic of the Algarve countryside with its traditions and outstanding views on a full-day jeep tour. Let yourself be driven northwards, off-road through the countryside as your driver/guide informs you all about the flora, fauna, and the history and culture of the area. Learn more about cork, visiting a cork oak tree at some of the country's finest cork harvesting. Pass by the interior villages of the Algarve. Visit the most typical village of the region – Alte. The little fountain, the narrow streets, the white houses and typical chimneys. Visit a distillery farm where you can taste the famous “medronho” (firewater) and honey. Travel through the farmlands of Picota. Set off on a Jeep adventure and experience the heart of Algarve through its timeless villages and stunning landscapes! Full-day tour with lunch included. Please Note: – French and German guides on request. – We find this tour is not suitable for pregnant women and children < 3 years old.

Walk through Monchique cork and medronho forest, delve into its gastronomy and learn how local farmers create the best cured meat in Algarve. Start early in the morning on a hike to the most panoramic point in Monchique, through cork and medronho trees. Visit a black pigs factory, where producing Portugal’s most flavoursome meat is done by methods that have been passed on from generations. Learn how the sausages and the famous chouriços are produced at the farm. Taste the best chouriço and raw hams in Monchique paired with a fine glass of red wine. Visit a Medronho distillery, where local producers will show you the process of distillation and explain step by step how it is made