Algarve White Villages

Join us and discover Algarve’s inland! We start by visiting Loulé. Between streets and alleys of the historic center, discover the impressive walls of a 13th century Castle (fee not included) and its famous market, with local produce. Get to know the impressive manual art of palm weaving leaf and how the “Cataplana Algarvia” is made. Hereafter, we head towards São Brás de Alportel, a village of secular traditions, with a visit to the regional museum and a walk in the historical center. Free time for lunch –not included. Onwards we go to Stª Catarina do Bispo to visit its famous tiles and head down to Moncarapacho to visit an olive grove and to do some olive oil tasting. We finish the tour at Palacio de Estoi, a 19th century Palace with a sample of a delicious Algarve liqueur.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo De Loule, Rua Goncalo de Loule, Loule 8100-626 Portugal

Between streets and alleys of the historic center, discover the impressive walls of a XIII century Castle. The manual art of palm weaving leaf and the result in decorative pieces of basketry. Get to know the impressive manual art of palm weaving leaf and how the “Cataplana Algarvia” is made

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Loule Gypsy Market, Rua de Nossa Senhora de la Piedade, Loule Portugal

Discover the famous market with local produce

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Museu do Traje, Rua Doutor Jose Dias Sancho 61, Sao Bras de Alportel 8150-141 Portugal

Located between the mountains and the sea, São Brás de Alportel is a village of secular traditions and important historical facts of which people are very proud. In the 19th century, the village was the largest cork center of the world. Visit to the historical center of the village

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Igreja Matriz De Sao Bras De Alportel, Largo da Igreja, Sao Bras de Alportel 8150-151 Portugal

Free time for lunch –not included.
Onwards we go to Stª Catarina do Bispo to visit its famous tiles

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Moncarapacho Museum, Rua de Santo Cristo, Moncarapacho, Olhao 8700-095 Portugal

Head down to Moncarapacho to visit an olive grove and to do some olive oil tasting.

Visit to the olive grove, oil mill and taste of 3 olive oils included

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palacio de Estoi, Rua de Sao Jose, Faro 8005-465 Portugal

We finish the tour at Palacio de Estoi, a 19th century Palace with a sample of a delicious Algarve liqueur.

Duration: 45 minutes