Farm Tours, Wine Tastings & Cooking Classes in the Algarve

Taste the world-famous Algarve orange straight from the tree at a family farm in Silves — pick and sample citrus with a knowledgeable local guide, then enjoy fresh orange juice, homemade lemonade, orange cake and seasonal jam.

Step into the fascinating world of cork at a working factory in São Brás de Alportel — see how cork harvested from oak bark is transformed into wine stoppers, fashion and design pieces, guided through the factory floor and finishing at the cork shop.

Savor the flavors of the Algarve’s vineyards near Lagos — gather under a 2,000-year-old tree overlooking old Negramoll vines, share a casual 3-course farm-to-table lunch paired with 3-4 wines, then stroll the estate with the resident vineyard manager.

Taste the world-famous Algarve orange straight from the tree at a family farm in Silves — meet and interact with horses and donkeys along the way, then relax with fresh orange juice, lemonade, orange cake and homemade jam.

The best farm-to-table tapas experience in the Algarve — explore a family farm in Silves with the whole family, pick your own oranges and vegetables, feed the donkeys, and taste a spread of homemade Portuguese tapas made from what you picked.

Discover artisan olive oil production in the Eastern Algarve — walk the 20-hectare olive groves in Moncarapacho, visit a press dating from Roman times, and taste the estate’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Experience the magic of a casual vineyard dinner near Lagos — gather under a 2,000-year-old tree overlooking old Negramoll vines, share a 3-course Algarvian menu paired with 3-4 wines, then stroll the estate with the resident vineyard manager.

This is the most iconic thing you can cook in Portugal — a 2-hour hands-on class in Lagos where a local expert chef guides you through the full recipe, from the laminated pastry to the spiced custard filling, finishing with your own freshly baked batch and a recipe card to take home.

Step behind the scenes of a small, family-run olive factory in Tavira, guided by three generations of women running the business — discover traditional olive production methods, then taste olives, top-quality olive oil, sweet marmalade, local cheese and wine.

Join a hands-on cooking workshop with the estate’s in-house chef, starting at Silves Market — pick vegetables from the organic garden, learn recipes tied to royal history, and finish with a homemade Portuguese lunch paired with the estate’s wine.

Dive into the rich flavors of the Algarve at a hands-on class in Lagos — master the preparation of Cataplana, a traditional pork and seafood dish cooked in its iconic copper pan, guided by a local chef through the techniques and history behind this beloved dish.

Spend two hours with a beekeeper for over 20 years from a family with four generations in the craft, in the picturesque natural setting of Olhos de Água — suit up, visit a live hive, and finish with a guided tasting of three local Algarve honeys.

A Best Seller cooking experience on a working farm in Tavira — start with coffee and a garden tour overlooking the sea, pick seasonal ingredients yourself, then prepare and enjoy a 3-course meal outdoors as the sun sets.

A Best Seller experience starting with a guided visit to Tavira’s local food market to select your own ingredients, followed by a cooking class in the Garden Kitchen and a 3-course lunch overlooking the sea.

The fully private version of Lagos’ most complete Cataplana experience — a private guided visit to the Municipal Market to select fresh ingredients, hands-on cooking with a dedicated chef exclusively for your group, and a complete meal with two glasses of wine per person.

Discover artisan olive oil production in the Eastern Algarve — walk the olive groves in Moncarapacho, visit a press dating from Roman times, taste the estate’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, then relax with a full picnic basket under the shade of the olive trees.

Discover the “real Portugal” in the Serra do Caldeirão — take a nature walk through wildflower-covered hills to meet a local goat herder and her herd, then relax with a wine, cheese and honey tasting on the farm.

Discover native Portuguese grape varieties at a historic Alvor estate — a tasting of three distinctive wines made from Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatel Galego Roxo and Negra Mole, showcasing the region’s unique terroir.

Get ready for a hearty culinary adventure through Portugal’s meaty traditions — cook flame-grilled chouriço, morcela with caramelized pineapple and a farinheira scramble as starters, then the celebrated Alentejo pork and clams dish, finished with rice pudding.

A guided visit to Lagos’ local market followed by a hands-on seafood cooking class — prepare five classic Portuguese coastal dishes, from garlic clams to fried cuttlefish, paired with traditional beer and wine.

Enjoy a hands-on day at the farm with the whole family in Silves — plant your own seeds in the garden, explore the property, interact with the resident donkeys, and finish with fresh orange juice and homemade lemonade.

Step into the heart of Portuguese cuisine in Lagos — learn to prepare classic dishes passed down through generations, from green bean fritters to a chorizo and poached egg pea stew, finishing with rice pudding and a choice of digestif or tea.

Master the art of wine blending at a wine estate in the heart of the Western Algarve — taste narrated barrel samples of top mono-varieties, craft your own perfect blend with expert winemaker guidance, then bottle, cork and seal your creation with wax to take home.

A reflective, hands-on walk with rescued horses in the hills near Lagos — lead a horse of your choosing on a lead through beautiful South-West Algarve nature, guided by a host who has personally rescued and rehabilitated each animal.

Learn the art of fresh goat cheese making from a local herder whose family has lived in the remote hills near Tavira for five generations, finishing with a tasting of local cheese, freshly baked bread, honey, homemade jams and wine.

Discover the world of salt-tolerant vegetables in a stunning coastal setting — hike the Ria de Alvor to hand-pick salicornia, sea fennel and more, learning the story of each plant along a gentle, level 3/10 difficulty trail.

Celebrate the holiday season with a festive 3-course lunch at a landmark Algarve vineyard estate — seasonal dishes and traditional recipes paired with three regional wines, followed by a winter walk through the vines, weather permitting.

A day of smiles, bonding and memories surrounded by lush vines at a family vineyard near Silves — join the grape harvest, tread the grapes with your own feet, and enjoy a traditional family-style lunch with wine tasting. Available August 15.

Indulge in the finest regional wines at a family vineyard near Silves, planted half a century ago — a guided tour through the vines, barrel room and winery, finishing with a tasting of four premium wines paired with local cheeses and charcuterie.

Discover the charm of Alvor at a historic estate where the richness of the Algarve’s past bears fruit in a range of Portuguese wines — a quick 45-minute tasting of three wines from the winery’s range, finishing at the wine shop.

Share a traditional 3-course Mediterranean meal in the garden of a farmhouse in Tavira, overlooking the sea, with family and fellow guests — made with organic ingredients from local producers and the farm’s own garden.

Learn to bake traditional Portuguese bread and prepare a full roast in a wood-burning oven at a traditional farmhouse in Tavira, then sit down to taste everything you cooked in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The private version of Lagos’ most popular cooking experience — the entire studio reserved exclusively for your group of up to 10, with a dedicated chef guiding the full Pastel de Nata recipe from scratch and flexible scheduling built around you.

The most complete tasting at a historic Alvor estate — sample all seven wines the winery produces, spanning the classic range, the reserve range, and the estate’s signature single-vineyard white, finishing at the wine shop.

Spend a demanding, rewarding day near Odeleite learning the almost-forgotten art of the traditional almond harvest — hike to centuries-old trees, hand-harvest using ancestral techniques, crack open your own almonds, then share a slow-cooked lunch in the shade of a giant oak. Seasonal, August and September only.

Join an authentic journey through wine at a family vineyard near Silves, planted half a century ago with traditional Algarve grape varieties — a guided walk through the vines, the barrel cellar, and a tasting of three wines paired with local cheeses and charcuterie.

Discover a thriving ecosystem built from the ground up since 2019 on 45,000 square meters in the Alentejo — walk to the lake and over the hills with panoramic views of the Monchique mountains, learn about renaturation and sustainable water management, and plant a tree of your own.Learn about permaculture on a farm in Sabóia, 50 minutes from Monchique. By treating nature and its resources respectfully, a functioning ecosystem has been created on 45,000 square meters of land in the south of Portugal since 2019, providing a habitat for people, animals and plants. Over 4 hours, walk to the lake and over the hills with panoramic views of the Monchique mountains, learn about renaturation, reforestation, desertification and sustainable water management, and plant a tree of your own. Finish with regional products from the farm. Ages 16+, with a reduced rate for children 6–15 and free entry under 5.

Walk 5km through green Algarve mountain trails near Odeleite during the brief almond blossom season, when the Serra do Caldeirão turns pink and white — pausing for a countryside picnic of local products beneath the blossoming trees. Seasonal, January and February only.

A 4-hour sunset dining experience at an organic farm near Silves — watch your dinner cooked live over open wood embers, with a 90% vegetarian, 100% organic seasonal menu grown on-site and paired with local Algarve wine.

Enjoy a standard wine tasting tour in Algarve! Discover the Algarve vineyard and how to make your own wine.

Escape the crowds with a fully private sunset picnic high in the Monchique hills overlooking the Atlantic — only one party is booked per evening, with a curated selection of snacks and drinks served from deckchairs positioned for the perfect sunset view.

An intimate golden-hour tasting at a landmark Algarve vineyard — fresh oysters from Rio de Alvor served over ice, paired with the estate’s own sparkling wine made from Negramoll grapes, as the sun sets over the vines.

Discover the “real Portugal” in São Brás de Alportel — hand-pick medronho berries, the fruit behind southern Portugal’s traditional spirit, learn to make marmalade, and taste both, surrounded by wildflowers and spectacular views. Available September to December.

Set out to discover the rich products of the Algarve, its producers, wine, markets, and immense heritage, and be welcomed to a beautiful Algarve picnic!

Discover salicornia, also known as sea asparagus, at a working farm in Portimão — tour the greenhouse where it’s grown, learn the farm’s story, pick your own to add to a salad, then taste unique salicornia products with bread, wine and cheese.

Discover one of the Algarve’s finest wineries at a 44-hectare estate with international recognition — a guided tour of the winery and cellar, finishing with a tasting of four top wines paired with bread, olive oil and olives.

Discover a 20-hectare organic flower farm in the hills of Monchique, home to around 400 flower varieties grown without pesticides — walk the botanical forest, learn about sustainable farming, then hand-pick your own flowers and create a bouquet to take home.

Discover the “real Portugal” in São Brás de Alportel — hand-pick olives straight from the trees in the Serra do Caldeirão, learn to make bread with olives, and taste the fresh bread and olive oil in a landscape of wildflowers, shepherds and subsistence farmers.

A hands-on handloom weaving workshop in the Algarve hills, creating a personal piece from wool and natural fibers, finished with a traditional lunch and an evening almond roast by the fire.

Discover the “real Portugal” in São Brás de Alportel — harvest pine nuts straight from the trees, make your own pesto with pine nuts and farm-grown basil, then taste your creation surrounded by wildflowers and spectacular views.

The upgraded version of Lagos’ most popular cooking class — make Pastel de Nata entirely from scratch, then sit down to a guided Port wine tasting while your tarts are still warm from the oven, pairing Portugal’s most iconic pastry with its most celebrated wine.

The fully private version of Lagos’ meat cooking class — your group has the chef’s full attention as you prepare flame-grilled chouriço, morcela and farinheira starters, then the celebrated Alentejo pork and clams dish, finished with rice pudding.

Spend a full day in the wild hills of the eastern Algarve near Odeleite — hike ancient mountain trails to centuries-old almond groves, learn to identify varieties and take part in hands-on grafting, then finish with a traditional chickpea and goat stew cooked over an open fire.

The fully private version of Lagos’ traditional Portuguese cooking class — your group has the chef’s full attention as you prepare generations-old dishes, from green bean fritters to a chorizo and poached egg pea stew, finishing with rice pudding.

Step into the rhythm of rural Algarve life near Odeleite on this full-day journey through two ancestral traditions — knead your own bread dough, hand-pick olives, fire up a wood oven, and press olive oil using centuries-old methods, closing at the table with warm bread, fresh oil & roasted chouriço.

Immerse yourself in a relaxed 1-hour tasting of three of the estate’s most iconic wines, including the historic Negra Mole variety, paired with regional bread and premium olive oil in the Main House living room or garden.

A fully private version of the Cataplana cooking class in Lagos — your group has the chef’s undivided attention as you master this traditional Algarve pork and seafood dish from scratch, cooked in its iconic copper pan.

The most complete Cataplana experience in Lagos — start with a guided visit to the Municipal Market to personally select fresh ingredients, then cook the dish hands-on with a dedicated chef, finishing with a complete meal including two glasses of wine per person and a recipe to take home.

A private, hands-on journey through the ceviche traditions of Chile, Peru and Mexico, guided by an expert host in Lagos — learn to prepare authentic ceviche and mix the perfect pisco sour, finishing with a shared tasting of everything you’ve made.

A private culinary journey connecting you directly to your food’s roots — visit a permaculture farm just outside Lagos to hand-pick seasonal vegetables, then return to master knife skills and cook a zero-waste, three-course lunch guided by the farm’s own harvest.

The premium, fully private version of the Lagos cooking experience — a dedicated chef reserves the entire studio exclusively for your adult group of up to 10, guiding you through making Pastel de Nata from scratch and a Port wine tasting while the tarts are still warm.

The fully private version of Lagos’ market and seafood cooking class — explore the market at your own pace with a dedicated guide and chef, then prepare five classic Portuguese coastal dishes exclusively with your group.

A private codfish (bacalhau) cooking class in Lagos with a chef trained at a renowned restaurant in Porto — watch a show-cooking appetizer, hands-on prepare a second recipe yourself, then watch a complex third dish come together, all paired with Portuguese wine and a traditional dessert.

A private, plant-based reinterpretation of Portuguese cuisine in Lagos — start with a knife skills workshop, then prepare three classic dishes reimagined without meat or fish, guided by a zero-waste philosophy and finished with a shared meal and drinks.

Learn about permaculture in a 6,000m² forest garden near Alcantarilha — walk among native trees and medicinal plants, interact with free-range chickens, then create your own nature-inspired artwork to take home.