Excursion Alvor village & quinta dos vales wine experience tour at Portimao

Discover the Old World village of Alvor and the award-winning wines of the Quinta dos Vales estate during this delightful, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Alvor

Depart the pier for the short drive past Praia da Rocha and on to Alvor, a delightful little fishing port with a history that extends back to the Classical Era. The Moors first occupied this area in 716 and there are ruins of a wealthy Roman villa located slightly inland from the present village. Although an earthquake destroyed most of the traditional Moorish village in 1755, you can still see remains of Alvor's history in places such as the 16th century Igreja Matriz with its beautiful Manueline arches and pillars. The charm of the old town with its narrow cobbled streets leading down to the harbour on the lagoon of the river estuary still remains.

Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of Alva. Afterward, some free time is made available to explore the village at your leisure.

Quinta Dos Vales

Next, re-board the coach and drive to Quinta dos Vales for a guided walking tour of the property, its sculpture garden and vineyards. From vine to bottle, the Quinta dos Vales wine philosophy is based on quality, as opposed to quantity. This may be the reason Quinta dos Vales have very quickly become one of the leading wine producers in the upcoming Algarvean wine market. Proof of their success is in the number of medals and awards, over 100 since 2008. Following your tour, proceed to the well-preserved Tasting Room of the Manor House for a tasting of the 2 award-winning, white and rose wines produced here, accompanied by a splendid selection of Portuguese specialties.

At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Praia da Rocha, Alvor Village, Igreja Matriz Church, River Estuary, Quinta dos Vales Estate, Sculpture Garden, Vineyard, Wine Tasting

Note

Please note: This tour involves from moderate to extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.25 miles (about 2 kilometers), over uneven, cobblestone, and unpaved surfaces, with 10–15 steps encountered at Alvor and Quinta dos Vales. Walking is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or wheelchair users. Flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in wine tastings.