The Secrets of Sotavento

Today we offer you the opportunity to discover one of the lesser-known areas of the eastern Algarve!

Duration

7h00

About

Today we offer you the opportunity to discover one of the lesser-known areas: the eastern Algarve!

We start the day with a visit to a salt pan, where you can see how the finest salt in Portugal is produced. You will also be able to admire the beauty of the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Our next stop is Olhão. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Market, famous for its incredible variety and quality of fish.

Lunch at a typical restaurant, where you can delight in the freshness of the fish served here!

After lunch we will pass through one of the most typical fishing villages in this area, Santa Luzia, known especially for octopus fishing.

Finally we will visit the town of Tavira, where you can climb up to the castle walls, undoubtedly the best viewpoint in the town, cross the Roman footbridge dating from the 3rd century and visit at least one of the town’s 22 churches!

Highlights:

• Discover the secrets of salt production!
• Visit the vibrant Olhão Market!
• Enjoy a lunch with fresh fish!
• Get lost in the streets of Tavira!

Recommended to bring:

• Comfortable clothing and footwear, water, sun cream, sunglasses.

Please note:

• We only offer pick-ups for this excursion in the areas of Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Praia da Galé, Armação de Pêra, Carvoeiro, Praia da Rocha, Portimão and Alvor.