Monchique Hills & Flavors

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
A glass of wine and a liquor tasting session
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

We will meet at Intermarché Parking Area in Monchique

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Enjoy a superb view of the region from the highest point in Algarve

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Monchique

    Visit a Black Pork Production, where pigs are reared wild, free to run and enjoying their short but happy life. Lear how the best cured meat in Algarve is made since three generations

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Taste delicious liquors and spirits made from Medronho fuits (Strawberry Trees)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children over 10 are welcome
Supplied by Algarve Food Experience

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Classic Car Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Food & Drink
Zombie
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Cancellation Policy

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