Buggy Tour around Algarve, Albufeira

Course of events

You will visit the following places in this excursion:

Paderne Village: Paderne is one of the oldest villages in the municipality of Albufeira, maintaining rural characteristics and traces of an inland village with its castle.

Paderne Castle: Paderne Castle is an old fortification located in the parish of Paderne, in the municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve. It was built in the late 12th century by the Berbers, in an area about 7.5 kilometers (4.7 mi) inland. The building is located just 8.2 km (5.1 miles) from the tourist town of Albufeira. It is believed to be one of the original castles that occupy the shield of the Portuguese national flag.

Orange Groves: Sun-ripened in a region with 300 days of sunshine per year, oranges from Algarve are incredibly sweet and juicy.

Activity requirements

In the spot you will need:

- The driver has to be over 18 years old and needs to bring a valid driving licence.

- Your ID card or Passport

- You need to pay a deposit of 200€ on spot.

- You will need to be in the meeting point 40 minutes before the starting of the activity.

Do not forget to bring

• Confortable clothes
• Closed shoes
• Sun cream

Course of events

You will visit the following places in this excursion:

Paderne Village: Paderne is one of the oldest villages in the municipality of Albufeira, maintaining rural characteristics and traces of an inland village with its castle.

Paderne Castle: Paderne Castle is an old fortification located in the parish of Paderne, in the municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve. It was built in the late 12th century by the Berbers, in an area about 7.5 kilometers (4.7 mi) inland. The building is located just 8.2 km (5.1 miles) from the tourist town of Albufeira. It is believed to be one of the original castles that occupy the shield of the Portuguese national flag.

Orange Groves: Sun-ripened in a region with 300 days of sunshine per year, oranges from Algarve are incredibly sweet and juicy.

Legends, Stories and Traditions
During the tour, there will be stops to share local legends, stories about the Algarve and also some traditions that remain alive from our ancestors.

Cork Oak Forest: The Cork Oak Forests are called “Montado de Sobro”. This is one of the richest ecosystems in the world and Portugal has the largest area in the world (concentrates 34% of the world's area, in a total of 736 thousand hectares which correspond to 23% of the national forest).

Panoramic views of the Algarve
Throughout the tour, there will be many stunning landscapes and panoramic views of the surrounding nature of the Algarve interior.

Activity requirements

In the spot you will need:

- Valid full car driving license B category (provisional or learner licenses not allowed)

- The driver has to be over 18 years old and needs to bring a valid driving licence.

- Your ID card or Passport

- You need to pay a deposit of 200€ on spot.

- You will need to be in the meeting point 40 minutes before the starting of the activity.

Do not forget to bring

• Confortable clothes
• Closed shoes
• Sun cream

Course of events

You will visit the following places in this excursion:

Alte Village: Alte is one of the most typical villages in the Algarve, this beautiful region of southern Portugal. Its white houses, inscribed in the Mediterranean green of nature, stand out against the intense blue of the southern sky.

Alte Natural Springs: Alte Natural Springs is one of the most pleasant places in the region, with its crystal clear waters of the Alte stream, surrounded by a wooded area of great beauty and peace of mind.

Paderne Village: Paderne is one of the oldest villages in the municipality of Albufeira, maintaining rural characteristics and traces of an inland village with its castle.

Paderne Castle: Paderne Castle is an old fortification located in the parish of Paderne, in the municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve. It was built in the late 12th century by the Berbers, in an area about 7.5 kilometers (4.7 mi) inland. The building is located just 8.2 km (5.1 miles) from the tourist town of Albufeira. It is believed to be one of the original castles that occupy the shield of the Portuguese national flag.

Orange Groves: Sun-ripened in a region with 300 days of sunshine per year, oranges from Algarve are incredibly sweet and juicy.

Cork Oak Forest: The Cork Oak Forests are called “Montado de Sobro”. This is one of the richest ecosystems in the world and Portugal has the largest area in the world (concentrates 34% of the world's area, in a total of 736 thousand hectares which correspond to 23% of the national forest).

The "Campaniça" sheep: typical of the region, is characterized by small animals but very well adapted to the rough conditions of the Algarve's Inland. Its wool is recognized to be water-repellent, used to make blankets and fisherman's clothing.

Fig Brandy Tasting: Fig firewater is, along with the "Medronho" firewater, the most typical distilled beverages in the Algarve.

Quinta do Freixo, lunch and jam testing: With an area of around 800Ha, Quinta do Freixo is located in the heart of the Algarve and is dedicated to activities ranging from Agriculture and Livestock to Transformation and Tourism in Rural Areas.

Rocha da Pena: Rocha da Pena is a prominent rocky outcrop of the Algarve’s Barrocal. Its particular orography gives rise to an impressive diversity of fauna and flora in a relatively small area.

Activity requirements

In the spot you will need:

- The driver has to be over 18 years old and needs to bring a valid driving licence.

- Your ID card or Passport

- You need to pay a deposit of 200€ on spot.

- You will need to be in the meeting point 40 minutes before the starting of the activity.

Special terms

Pick-up and drop-off service available between Armação de Pêra and Vilamoura. Price per person depending on the area.

Do not forget to bring

• Confortable clothes
• Closed shoes
• Sun cream