Lost Heritage of Silves & Monchique Shared Experience
About This Experience
Enjoy a full day in Monchique and Silves to explore not only the known highlights (the cork forest, the highest point of the Algarve and former capital), but everything of interest, such as the...
Enjoy a full day in Monchique and Silves to explore not only the known highlights (the cork forest, the highest point of the Algarve and former capital), but everything of interest, such as the cultural elements of the mountain life, the local food culture and historic roots.
What You'll See
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You will take an ethnocultural journey through the splendid biodiverse nature of Monchique, getting to know a variety of aspects of life in the mountains, enjoying numerous panoramas and including several visits: Cork forest: 30 minutes guided visit Foía, highest point: 10 minutes photo stop Local distillery: 30 minutes guided visit and tasting Main village: 15 minutes free time for photos Typical lunch in local restaurant: 1h15 minutes
Stop
You will drive from Monchique to Silves whilst enjoying beautiful views going down the mountain. In Silves your guide will tell you about the importance of Silves throughout history and you will have free time to visit what interests you most about the town (castle, cathedral, entrance gate, shops, ...) or relax and have a fresh orange juice in the sun.
What's Included
Included
- Full typical meal with drinks included
- Travel time is included on the total duration
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