Premium gastronomic mountain tour: Wine, olive oil, spirits, food

Silves, PT
87% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (8 reviews)

Highlights

  • Private gastronomic tour in the Algarve
  • Local wine and produce tasting
  • Arbutus brandy and honeyed brandy tastings
  • Lunch or dinner with panoramic views
  • 360º panoramic views at Mount Foia

Meeting Point

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Meeting point

Portimão , Portugal

End point

End Point

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Portimão , Portugal

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What to expect

1

Quinta Do Frances Winery

Located north Portimão, on the base of the Monchique Mountain. It's a small, local and familiar producer of wine. Owned by a portuguese-french couple that met at Bordeaux, where he was born and grew up surroundend by the influence of wine. They moved in the region at the beginning of the century to start this project from zero. In the slopes of Odelouca River Vlley, they planted their vineyard and built their small but well equiped winery, that also hosts a tasting room, barrels room and laboratory. We will learn about the production from the cultivation in the vineyards to the winemaking process at the winery. Includes a tasting of 4 wines of different style.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Azeite de Monchique - Lagar dos Pardieiros

A traditional family mountain farm, where we'll see: - An olive oil mill of small scale, producing premium olive oils since 1953, still using ancient methods and equipments like millstones, it’s like visiting a museum with life. Includes visit of the olive oil mil and explanation of the methods of production. Includes a tasting of 2 different preparations of olive oil and a tasting of a preparation with a gourmet olive oil made for chefs and high cuisine restaurants, all accompanied with the local famous bread of the Monchique Mountain baked in wood oven in the same day. - A Traditional rustic distillery of Medronho Firewater, one of the most authentic and artisanal activities of this mountain area, a true hidden gem. Includes explanation of the growth and production method and taste of the spirits and liqueurs produced from this fruit, typical of this region. Tasting of a minimum of 3 different drinks (Some other seasonal liqueurs may be available in specific times)

Duration 60 minutes
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3

Restaurante A Charrete

ocated in the middle of the town of Monchique. This a great authentic mountain restaurant of high quality. Here we can taste an excellent selection of some of the best delicacies and cuisine specialities from the mountain with emphasis for the black iberian pork (local breed). The meal includes starters, main course and desert with free choice, plus house wine, water and coffee.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4

Monte Foia

he highest peak of Monchique Mountains and also the highest point of south Portugal. Here,we can have the most spectacular panoramic views of the region, where in total clear days we can see around 100Kms of the Algarve Coast. In this peak we can stay a few minutes enjoying the view and, if of interest, there is a shop where local artisans of Monchique expose their handmade works

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Availability for tours needs to be checked before confirmation of a booking
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What our experts say

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    Visit the local artisan shop at Monte Foia.
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    Don't miss tasting the black pork delicacies.
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    Bring a camera for breathtaking views.
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    Enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains.
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    Arrive hungry for a delicious full meal.

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