Enjoy a full day in Monchique and Silves to explore not only the known highlights (the cork forest, the highest point of the Algarve and former capital), but everything of interest, such as the cultural elements of the mountain life, the local food culture and historic roots.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Santa Catarina Algarve
2. Carvoeiro Garden Hotel
3. Prainha Clube
4. Vila Senhora da Rocha
5. Pestana Carvoeiro Golfe - Al
6. Mirachoro Portimao
7. Cascade Wellness Resort
8. Jardim da Meia Praia
9. Hotel Capela Das Artes
10. Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve
11. Hotel Luar
12. Pestana Alvor Atlantic Apart
13. Plaza Real Atlantichotels
14. Torre Verde 3 Castelos
15. Vitor's Village
16. Residencial Sao Roque
17. Aldeamento Turistico DA Prainha
18. Cheerfulway Clube Brisamar
19. Ancora Park
20. Casa Marques
Additional Info: We can pick you up at your accommodation (hotel or rental home) in the areas of Praia da Luz, Lagos, Alvor, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Ferragudo, Lagoa, Carvoeiro, Armação de Pêra, Galé, Guia, Albufeira, Olhos d'Água, Praia da Falésia. Depending on bookings and traffic, your driver can be 10 minutes early or late. Pick up times are as follows:
PRAIA DA FALÉSIA – 08:40
OLHOS D’ÁGUA – 08:45
FERREIRAS – 08:45
ALBUFEIRA – 08:45
GALÉ – 09:00
SALGADOS – 09:00
ARMAÇÃO DE PÊRA – 09:10
PORCHES – 09:10
CARVOEIRO – 09:15
LAGOA – 09:15
FERRAGUDO – 09:15
PORTIMÃO – 09:15
PRAIA DA ROCHA – 09:15
PRAIA DO VAU – 09:15
ALVOR – 09:15
MEIA PRAIA – 09:10
LAGOS – 09:00
PRAIA DA LUZ – 08:45
Itinerary
1
You will take an ethnocultural journey through the splendid biodiverse nature of Monchique, getting to know a variety of aspects of life in the mountains, enjoying numerous panoramas and including several visits:
Cork forest: 30 minutes guided visit
Foía, highest point: 10 minutes photo stop
Local distillery: 30 minutes guided visit and tasting
Main village: 15 minutes free time for photos
Typical lunch in local restaurant: 1h15 minutes
Duration: 4 hours
2
Silves
You will drive from Monchique to Silves whilst enjoying beautiful views going down the mountain.
In Silves your guide will tell you about the importance of Silves throughout history and you will have free time to visit what interests you most about the town (castle, cathedral, entrance gate, shops, ...) or relax and have a fresh orange juice in the sun.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travel time is included on the total duration
