Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Hello. Take a moment from your vacation and go on an open jeep tour, a fun way to get around. A feeling of freedom. And discover hidden corners of this beautiful Algarve region.
Countryside tour: a half-day tour. Departing from the city of Albufeira to the Algarve countryside. We will travel along roads to discover the rural area, passing through orange groves and visiting small typical villages. Paderne and its Moorish castle. Alte with its springs and waterfall. Visit to a small farm. Opportunity to meet and taste some local products. As well as the birds and other animals on the farm.
This in the company of a friendly driver. A safe and peaceful drive. Welcome. We have many stories to tell.
NOTE: Shared vehicle. Or private option available (Please inquire).
Local driver with good communication skills: Portuguese++, English+, French+-.
What's included
Local products tasting: jams, honey and tradictional drink "fire water"
Pick up and return from albufeira (hotel or picking up points)
Coffee and/or Tea
Soda/Pop
What to expect
Albufeira
40m
After collecting all the customers, we will continue our journey. leave the urban area heading north towards the Algarve rural area.
Paderne Castle
30m
The Castle of Paderne (Portuguese: Castelo de Paderne) is an ancient fortification located in the civil parish of Paderne, municipality of Albufeira, in the Portuguese Algarve. It was constructed in the later 12th century by Berbers, in an area around 7.5 kilometres inland.
The edifice is located just 8.2 kilometres from the resort town of Albufeira, along a bend in the Quarteira River. It is believed to be one of the original castles that occupy the shield of the Portuguese national flag.
Paderne
30m
After visiting the castle we headed to the typical village of Paderne.
Here the guests had the opportunity to explore the small village. Use the toilet or possibly drink or eat something in local establishments (not included).
With more than seven centuries of history, Paderne is situated inland of the municipality of Albufeira.
The old village was located within the walls of its castle. Having been ruined after the 1755 earthquake, it has gradually been moved northwards, about 2 km away from the castle, where it is currently located.
Paderne is a typical village of the Algarve Barrocal, which despite being only 12 km from the coast, strongly maintains its traditions and customs. With traces of an inland village, Worth visiting, the wealth produced in the village in its heydays, has left architectural marks that time insists/refuses on erasing, as witnessed by the large farmhouses, located both in the village's urban area, and in the hills that surround it.
Paderne
30m
Leaving Paderne, we followed rural paths towards a small property to taste local products. The well-known honey, jams and the famous fire water, "Medronho".
Also experience a typical self-sufficiency production farm. Agriculture and animals.
Alte
50m
After traveling along rural paths with stunning views, we arrive at another of the most beautiful and typical villages in Portugal, Alte.
When the weather allows a great opportunity for a refreshing swim. Or just relax by the pool and waterfall.
The fountains are important points of attraction for locals and tourists, due to being easily accessible and to their abundance of water. In the past, they served as a meeting point for women who washed their clothes at the fountains or carried water home.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Front shop Seaside - Car Park
Meeting point
Car park
End point
Front shop Seaside - Car Park
End point
Car park
Pickup details
You will see a 4x4 vehicle with the logo Aventura21.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
