Full-Day Guided Tour to Algarve West Coast & Aljezur
- 8hDuration
- Max 12 peopleGroup Size
- EnglishSpeaking Guide
- Mobile ticketAccepted
About this experience
This full day tour explores the Algarve's west coast, known as the Costa Vicentina, departing from the Albufeira area. Travellers visit Aljezur, a village with a medieval Moorish castle, before continuing to coastal viewpoints at Monte Clerigo, Arrifana and Praia da Bordeira. A complete lunch of Cataplana, a traditional Portuguese seafood stew, is included at a cliffside restaurant overlooking the Atlantic. The day concludes at Cape Saint Vincent, the southwestern tip of mainland Europe, before the return to Albufeira.
Highlights
- A full day route along the Costa Vicentina linking Aljezur, Monte Clerigo, Arrifana, Praia da Bordeira and Cape Saint Vincent.
- A complete Cataplana seafood stew lunch included at a cliffside restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
- A visit to Aljezur's medieval Moorish castle area and its local market for typical Algarve products.
- A driver/guide accompanies the tour throughout, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Albufeira.
- Coastal viewpoints at Arrifana's 16th century fortification and the cliffs above Monte Clerigo and Praia da Bordeira.
Itinerary
- 1Albufeira This is where the tour starts, heading towards the town of Aljezur near the west coast.
- 2Aljezur A stop for coffee, a bathroom break and a visit to the market hall for local products or souvenirs, with a short visit to the castle area.
- 3Monte Clerigo A viewpoint overlooking beaches and coastline with beautiful cliffs.
- 4Arrifana A small fishing village popular among surfers, with a viewpoint overlooking beaches and coastline from a 16th century fortification.
- 5Praia da Bordeira A gigantic beach combining cliffs and dune landscapes, with surf breaking along the shore.
- 6Restaurant O Forno A lunch stop with a formidable location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and coastline. Lunch is included and complete.
- 7Cape Saint Vincent From the restaurant, the tour continues towards "The End of the World," the most southwestern tip of mainland Europe, near Sagres.
- 8Albufeira After visiting Cape Saint Vincent, the tour travels back to Albufeira and returns travellers to their accommodation.
What's included
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Albufeira
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Before you go
This tour runs for 8 hours and is suited to ages 1 to 99, with a group size of up to 40 travellers. It includes a driver/guide, a professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off in the Albufeira area, and a complete lunch. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of the experience, and plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Current pricing is available at checkout.
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