One of the least known areas in the Algarve is also one of the most beautiful. Imagine yourself standing on a hill, looking down on the turquoise river that meanders through the landscape. No houses, no people. Completely silent except for some birds that remind you about all the natural life that we so often forget to appreciate. You will experience moments like this many times during the trips!
The Barragems (dams) are, first of all, a vital water reserve for the whole of the Algarve. They meander through the wild landscape like blue dragons. The water is immaculate, and it’s hard to imagine that this silent paradise is only 30 minutes from the lively seafront areas.
We drive along small roads in the area, among Cork trees and Medronhos. There will be plenty of stops to take photos and to take in the view and clear air simply. This is definitely a road trip where the actual drive is as incredible as the stops.
Down by the crystal-clear water, a nice picnic with sandwiches, wine, and local products will be served. To sit in this environment and eat is an amazing experience!
You also have the opportunity to swim in the warm water before we continue through this hidden wilderness between the medieval town of Silves and São Bartolomeu de Messines.
You will have some time to walk around in the picturesque alleys of the cosy villages of Paderne and Alte. You can buy local products and feel the atmosphere of the typical Portuguese everyday life.
We will have a late lunch in a local restaurant.
We start around 9 am and you will be home again around 6-7 pm.
Duration: 9 hours
Included:
- Pickup and drop-off anywhere in the Algarve. The route will be tailored based on your accommodation to ensure you get the most wow.
- Many Wow views and locations that few people have the opportunity to see. A road trip that you will remember and that you couldn’t have found by yourself.
- A luxury picnic lunch surrounded by nature with sandwiches, traditional Portuguese cake/pastry, high-quality Portuguese wine, cheese, and other delicacies. Quality coffee from Al-Gharb Coffee Roastery, tea, water, and fresh juice.
- Short surprise experiences. For example, see and feel the cork trees and the raw material, picking fruit by season, make your own fresh eucalyptus tea, and much more, depending on the season and route.
- Comfortable car, fuel, and driving. In a 6-hour day, we drive around 250 km. The time in the car is a part of the whole experience – magic views, narrow, beautiful roads, and inspiring conversations.
- Personal and passionate guiding. Information about the locations, the nature, the Portuguese life and culture. Ask whatever you want during the road trip, and I promise to try to answer or find the answer for you.
- Snacks to keep the energy up all day.
- Pictures from the road trip will be sent to you shortly after your own Wow day.