Algarve Natural Parks & Relax
This trip is for you if:
- you are looking for a perfect mix between discovering and relaxing
- you enjoy tasting local products and getting to know the local culture
- you adore all types of natural settings and have an interest in the historic roots of the region
- you want to relax after intensive citytripping in Lisbon, Porto or Seville
Choose between a 100% smoke free 4 star comfort hotel near Alvor for some relaxing beach days or a 3 star no frills hotel near the centre of Lagos for some cozy evenings.
Accommodation
Wyndham Residences Alvor ****
A contemporary, 100% smoke free hotel steps away from the golden sands of magnificent Alvor Beach and the charming cobblestone streets of this captivating resort town—full of restaurants, shops, and bars. Breakfast buffet.
OR
WOT Lagos Montemar ***
A no frills hotel near the historic centre of Lagos and some of the most iconic beaches of the Algarve - with refurbished rooms providing a relaxing comfort after you finish exploring for the day. Continental breakfast buffet.
Minimum number of participants: 1 at single room rate or 2 at shared room rate
Possible arrival dates:
02 May 2026 - GUARANTEED
11 July 2026 - GUARANTEED
10 October 2026 - GUARANTEED
9 days / 8 nights
Route
A Alvor / Lagos - HotelB Benagil, LagoaC LagosD Vila do BispoE Cape St. VincentF SagresG Alvor / Lagos - HotelH LouléI EstóiJ FaroK Alvor / Lagos - HotelL MonchiqueM FóiaN SilvesO Alvor / Lagos - HotelP Ria Formosa Natural ParkQ Alvor / Lagos - Hotel
Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from one of the pick up points below to the hotel in Alvor or Lagos
Faro airport (FAO) (if you fly to Faro)
Tunes train station (if you travel from Lisbon by high-speed train)
Portimão or Lagos bus station (if you travel from Lisbon by express bus)
Other pick up points in the Algarve can possibly be accommodated depending on the location, please contact us for any request.
Day 2: Welcome meeting & free time
Today you will meet your guide! You are invited to a small welcome meeting in your hotel to get to know the guide and the other participants. The program of the entire trip will be shortly presented, you will be able to book optional extra's and your guide will have time to answer any questions or resolve any queries. The rest of the day, you have free time to explore the surroundings.
Day 3: Ravishing rocky coast at Benagil, Lagos & Costa Vicentina
Let's get the most known highlight out of our way: Benagil. This sea cave is only one of many, but has become the most famous one after an Instagram photo has gone viral. We admit, this sounds very touristy, but the truth is, that admiring the coastline from the sea is an absolute must in the Algarve. Each rock formation, each secluded beach is different and wonderful on their own. You will without a doubt enjoy the small boat trip from beginning to end, before we drive you to Lagos, the city of the discoveries, for a guided visit and free time to stroll through the cobbled streets and grab some lunch (not included). In the afternoon, we show you some amazing spots in the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina, including Cape St. Vincent, the End of the World.
Day 4: Free time
Free day to spend at your leisure.
Day 5: Discovering heritage in the Monchique Mountains & Silves
Time to go up to the mountains of Monchique, also known as the Garden of the Algarve. An extremely biodiverse region and a close-knit community, where many still live off the land and regional produce is the standard. You will learn about the importance of the cork tree, visit a local distillery where the spirit 'medronho' is still made in the ancient ways, taste the honey of a thousand flowers and enjoy the wide views over the Algarve. At lunch time you will have free time in the main village (lunch not included). In the afternoon, you will drive to the former capital Silves, where you are free to visit the Moorish castle, the cathedral or to simply enjoy a fresh orange juice in the sun.
Day 6: Free time
Free day to spend at your leisure.
Day 7: Cruising in the blue lagoon of Ria Formosa
The Natural Park of Ria Formosa is a maritime lagoon protected to safeguard migratory birds and seahorses. A wonderful ecosystem consisting of sandy islands, sea canals, salines and clam fields. The two-hour boat trip will show you around in the widest part of the lagoon, with a stop on one of the islands for a short walkaround. Afterwards you have free time to visit the traditional market of the town Olhão, the biggest fishing port of the Algarve, and to have lunch (not included). In the afternoon, you visit an olive oil producer with a tasting of this 'liquid gold' before heading to the city of Loulé. Located in the hinterland, away from the busy touristic coastline, Loulé has a lot of small cultural gems to discover. As you walk from artisan to chapel to city walls and old ruins, you get to learn the roots of the people in this lesser known part of the Algarve.
Day 8: Free time
Free day to spend at your leisure.
Day 9: Departure
Transfer from the hotel in Alvor or Lagos to one of the drop off points below:
Faro airport (FAO) (if you fly from Faro)
Tunes train station (if you travel to Lisbon by high-speed train)
Portimão or Lagos bus Station (if you travel to Lisbon by express bus)
Other drop off points in the Algarve can possibly be accommodated depending on the location, please contact us for any request.
