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This unique seaside experience begins with pick-up from your hotel for a 6–7 hour journey along the maritime Algarve.
First stop is Ponta do Altar: Dramatic cliffs offering stunning Atlantic views. The tour continues to Ferragudo, a charming fishing village with narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and a traditional harbour.
At Rocha Delicada - Ria de Alvor, observe a natural sanctuary and oyster estuary, home to diverse birdlife. The cultural aspect is highlighted at the Portimão Museum, a former fish-canning factory preserving local heritage.
The tour concludes at the Algarve Gourmet tasting room overlooking the vineyard. A private lunch features two options:
Menu 1 – Regional Tapas: Seafood, regional cheese, artisan bread, local products, and a signature dessert.
Menu 2 – Traditional Algarve Meal: Starter: Algarve salad with tiborna; Main: Fish and Seafood Cataplana; Dessert: Signature dessert.
Meals are paired with Algarve wines. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup from the following locations is only available on specific days and times. Please check the pickup availability before booking. We will not be responsible for incorrect pickup selections.
Wednesday to Sunday
Pick-Up:
- Carvoeiro, Ferragudo, and Lagoa: 7:35am
- Portimão and Alvor: 7:25am
- Porches, Armação de Pêra, Galé, and Salgados: 7:25am
- Albufeira and Olhos D’Água: 7:15am
- Lagos and Praia da Luz: 7:15am
- Vilamoura, Quarteira, Vale de Lobo, and Quinta do Lago: 7am
Drop-off:
- Carvoeiro, Ferragudo and Lagoa: 1:30pm
- Portimão and Alvor: 1:45pm
- Porches, Armação de Pêra, Galé and Salgados: 1:40pm
- Albufeira and Olhos D’Água: 1:55pm
- Lagos and Praia da Luz: 1:55pm
- Vilamoura, Quarteira, Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago: 2pm
Vehicle Types: Car / Minivan
Vehicle Capacities: Up to 12 passengers
The vehicle and guide will be identified with Algarve Gourmet signage or clothing.
Itinerary
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1
The first stop reveals the natural grandeur of Ponta do Altar, where cliffs shaped by wind and sea offer breathtaking panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Algarve coastline.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ferragudo
The journey continues to Ferragudo, one of the most charming fishing villages in the region. Among narrow streets, whitewashed houses and the historic fishing harbour, you will feel the authenticity of an Algarve deeply connected to the sea and its traditions.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
At the Ria de Alvor, the landscape transforms into a true natural sanctuary. This saltwater estuary, famous for oyster cultivation, is also home to numerous bird species throughout the year. With a little luck, you may even spot flamingos feeding in the lagoon.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Museu de Portimao
The historical dimension of the experience comes alive with a visit to the Portimão Museum, a former fish-canning factory that preserves the memory of the fishing and canning industry — once one of the Algarve’s most important economic engines.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Algarve Gourmet - Wine, Food and Nature Tours & Events
The tour concludes at the Algarve Gourmet tasting room, overlooking the vineyard, where the peaceful rural landscape contrasts beautifully with the energy of the sea. Here you will enjoy a private lunch inspired by the maritime flavours of the Algarve, with two menu options: Menu 1 – Regional Tapas (6 tapas + signature dessert) A selection of flavours that may include fresh or traditional preserved seafood, regional cheese, artisan bread, products from the Barrocal Algarve, and Algarve Gourmet signature specialities. Menu 2 – Traditional Algarve Meal Starter: Traditional Algarve salad with tiborna (artisan bread with olive oil and herbs) Main Course: Fish and Seafood Cataplana Dessert: Regional signature dessert The meal is paired with carefully selected Algarve wines, chosen to enhance the aromas and textures of the sea-inspired cuisine.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour menu option: When booking, please tell us your choice between Menu 1 – Tapas or Menu 2 – Traditional Meal.
- Alternative menus for dietary restrictions or allergies: When booking, please inform us of any dietary requirements in your group. You may contact us to view the fixed menu. Alternative menu 1: additional €15 per person per tapa changed. Alternative menu 2: additional €50 per 2 participants. Payable on site.
- Optional drinks: When booking, please let us know how many guests do not drink wine and choose one alternative for those: fresh lemonade, juice of the day, sparkling water, or still water.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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