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Algarve: Olive Oil, Market, and Ria Formosa Boat Tour

By Algarve Riders - Buggy & Quad Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £731 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Discover the secrets behind olive oil production at Lagar Monterosa
  • Explore the vibrant Olhão Municipal Markets
  • Sail through the calm waters of Ria Formosa Natural Park to Culatra Island
  • Learn about the extraction of sea salt at the traditional salt flats
  • Observe the diversity of birds that inhabit the region's mangroves
Activity location
    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal

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Algarve: Olive Oil, Market, and Ria Formosa Boat Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£730.67 x 1 Adult£730.67

Total
Price is £730.67
Until Thu, 12 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided olive oil tour and tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat trip through Ria Formosa
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to traditional salt flats
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sea salt production process tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bachelor & hen party groups, Pets, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People with food allergies, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Embark on an exclusive journey through the heart of the Algarve, mixing cultural heritage, natural beauty, and local experiences. This premium van tour offers an unforgettable mix of history and breathtaking scenery.

Start your day at Lagar Monterosa, discovering the secrets behind olive oil production. Visit the olive groves, learn about the history and olive cultivation techniques, and follow the artisanal extraction process up close. Finish with an olive oil tasting session where you can compare and choose your favourite olive oils.

Then, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Olhão Municipal Markets, a historic icon built in 1912. Explore the colourful stalls filled with fresh seafood, local produce, and regional specialities. Then, free time for lunch!

After lunch, embark on a relaxing boat trip through the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Sail through its calm waters, stopping at the charming Culatra Island. During the boat tour, you'll get to know some oyster beds and maybe even taste some oysters! Don't forget to observe the diversity of birds that inhabit the region's mangroves.

End the day with a visit to Salinas do Grelha and follow a 500-meter trail through the salt flats, while a guide explains the entire sea salt production process.

Location

Activity location
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    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Albufeira
    • Albufeira, Faro, Portugal