Lose yourself in the activities, history, food and wine, and hospitality of the southernmost region of continental Portugal. Hike, bike, boat, and paddle your way through picturesque towns, undulating coastlines, dramatic sea caves, and up to the highest point in the region.
Relish well-earned summit picnic lunches, traditional Portuguese foods, honey tastings, traditional piri piri dishes, and samplings of the traditional fruit brandy medronho. Enjoy the flexibility and spontaneity of multiple free nights on your own and the chance to choose adventures such as a Jeep safari, horseback ride, or coastal walk. The wildlife: A sea kayaking excursion with a marine biologist is sure to enhance your knowledge of the sealife in the region.
The food: Be sure to try the piri piri chicken or the clams and cockles cooked in garlic and olive oil. The summit: You'll enjoy an unforgettable picnic lunch atop the peak of Foia, the highest point in the Monchique Range. Set within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the old fishermen houses, workshops and warehouses we converted into rooms with beautiful views of the Ria Formosa.
What was once the bakery is now a free small museum. There is a pool, playground, game room, spa, laundry service, gardens, and Wi-Fi. Vila Gale Albacora. Guided walk from hotel to Praia do Barril, with a support vehicle tailing the group with drinks, snacks and ready assistance.
Lunch at Beach Restaurant, a museum depicting the life of the tuna fishermen. Bicycle exploration of Tavira and surroundings. Dinner in Tavira center with guide. Ferry to Farol Island for lunch, then explore the island on foot, making our way to the island of Culatra. Private boat tour to the islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a prime birdwatching location and home of the biggest seahorse population in Europe.
