About this experience
Want to feel the adrenaline of the 4×4 and know nature Algarvia? Come stroll through the Algarve mountains in our fabulous 4×4 jeeps! A fun and different experience that will take you to explore rural Portugal.
Leaving for the adventure from Vila de Alvor, going through beautiful landscapes of our coast, we will explore the secrets of the interior of our mountain, cohabiting with the River Arade before we head to the rural interior of Silves.
You will have the best time of your vacation, with the company of a very knowledgeable driver, arriving to visit the hidden Algarve and see its spectacular landscape.
Certified Safe & Clean by Tourism of Portugal.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional local driver; hotel pickup in the areas of Alvor, Portimão and Carvoeiro
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Alvor a traditional fishing village where we will be given to know their usages and customs of this people who lived from the sea and to the sea since centuries ago with its beauty and natural charm; we will also visit the museum Salva Vidas de Alvor with its secrets that will be transmitted by our guide.
After we crossed the Portimonense coast with views over its beautiful beaches of clean sand we reached the Fortaleza built in 1621 to protect our marine ancestors from pirates who tried to loot us, this Fortaleza with its charms and secrets that were revealed to you by our guide.
Ferragudo is a beautiful fishing village with more than 500 years of existence settled on the estuary of the river Arade, time to make a visit to the lowlands as well as the church that dates back to the age of the village itself and its view over the entire river Arade as well as the castle of São João do Arade private since 200 years ago.
After the coastal views and time to head to the rural interior of Silves the oldest city in the whole Algarve, during which we will observe the saline of the Arade as well as the Harvad vineyard with its Phoenician production techniques, we will also be given to observe the immense orange crib of our sweet orange Algarvia,
Here, when we arrive at Castelo de Silves we will be able to observe this magnificent millennial construction as well as its architecture.
As not everything and history and culture we will go all over the terrain in our vehicles to discover the medronho and the coveted Portuguese cork as well as all its production and involvement.
Having finished this whole journey is going to be time to return to your homes.
Meeting and pickup information
- By the municipal pool of Alvor
- - Transfer is included in the price. - Pick Up in Alvor, Portimão and Carvoeiro. - For other locations request quote.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Frontera Off Road Tours & Trips
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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- Pick Up in Alvor, Portimão and Carvoeiro.
- For other locations request quote.
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