Albufeira: Traditional Algarve & Food Tasting

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Escape to Rural Algarve: Charming Villages, Local Farms & Authentic Flavors in 4 Hours

About this activity

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund

Duration: 4 hours

Check the calendar for departure times

Pick Up included

Service included at any hotel or point in Albufeira City

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

The experience

Highlights

  • Quinta Goji farm visit – Meet animals, explore plantations, taste medronho
  • Alte Village – Natural springs, historic church, ceramic shop
  • Paderne Village – Orange groves, almond trees, authentic rural atmosphere
  • Traditional food tasting – Cheese, meats, olives, jams, wine & juice
  • Comfortable transport – 9-seat van with air conditioning

Description

Tired of crowded beaches and tourist restaurants? Discover the Algarve locals actually live in.

In 4 hours, escape into peaceful countryside where whitewashed villages haven’t changed in centuries, family farms still work the land, and traditional flavors tell stories of generations past.

Step into real rural life at Quinta Goji, a working farm where you’ll meet free-roaming donkeys, peacocks, goats, and chickens while exploring aromatic herb gardens and unique goji berry plantations. Taste locally-produced medronho, traditional Portuguese firewater you won’t find in tourist shops.

Then wander two enchanting villages where time stands still. Alte welcomes you with its famous natural springs, historic church, and traditional ceramic shop with handmade pieces. Paderne surrounds you with orange groves, almond trees, and authentic rural atmosphere beneath the Algarve sun. These aren’t tourist traps, these are living communities preserving Portuguese culture.

Your journey ends at a cozy local restaurant with an authentic spread: artisan cheeses and cured meats, local olives and homemade jams, Portuguese red wine, and fresh orange juice. Simple, honest, delicious, exactly how locals eat.

Travel in a comfortable 9-seat van with small groups, hotel pickup and drop-off included, and a guide who speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Itinerary

  • Departure from Albufeira
  • Traditional village of Paderne
  • Local Farm
  • Traditional Village of Alte
  • Stop with food tasting
  • Return to Albufeira

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Important information

  • Comfortable footwear and clothing
  • Sun protection appropriate to the season
  • Good disposition and adventurous spirit
  • Wheelchair users

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are non-refundable.

The experience is subject to favourable weather conditions.

Full refund or credit in the event of operator cancellation.

We reserve the right to refuse boarding to people under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Minimum 2 people per booking.

Please be at the agreed location 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

Technical and logistical issues may occasionally delay check-in time.

Please inform us before booking if you have any dietary restrictions.

Activity Provider:

4.9/5
294+ reviews in Tripadvisor

About this activity

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund

Duration: 4 hours

Check the calendar for departure times

Pick Up included

Service included at any hotel or point in Albufeira City

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Need more information about this experience? Talk to us.

Customer reviews

Denise C
Absolutely brilliant, Allison the driver/guide such a pleasure, informative, friendly and made the day well worth doing, he is a credit to the company and would definitely recommend to anyone. thanks for a brilliant day
Tonny C
We made a great trip in the Algarve with our driver Danial. He showed us special details and told us very enthusiastically about it which made this a great trip.
Seb W
Beautiful walk in the Algarve with a super Guide happy to make discover its region. Beautiful scenery. To do without hesitation.

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49 €

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