Quick Details
Follow the shepherds in the Algarve for a Best Seller experience in the Serra do Caldeirão, São Brás de Alportel, 20 minutes from Faro and 50 minutes from Portimão. Over 2 hours, take a guided farm visit followed by a nature walk through the hills to reach the goat herder, then walk alongside her and the herd through the countryside. Finish with a wine, cheese and honey tasting on the farm. (Note: this experience is currently marked as unavailable — please check with us for upcoming dates.) Ages 13+, with reduced rates for children 4–12 and free entry under 4.
Adult & Child
Ages 13 & Older
€ 58
Child
Ages 04 to 12
€ 30
Young Child
Ages 03 & Younger
Free
Follow the shepherds in Algarve and have a great experience!
We offer very unique tours on our farm in the Serra do Caldeirão, one being walking with goats and a goat herder in the Algarve mountainside and a local cheese, wine and honey tasting. Here you can discover what you could call the “real Portugal.” The beauty of the countryside is immense with wildflowers and spectacular views, and you can still find shepherds herding their sheep (and goats) and subsistence farmers working hard on their land to grow the food they need.
What is included
- Welcome to the farm
- Guided visit to the farm
- Nature walk that takes us to the goat herder
- Nature walk with the goats and the herder through the hills
- Wine, cheese and honey tasting in the farm
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the farm (private transfer available on request)
- Gratuities for the host
Itinerary
- Welcome – Arrival at the farm
- Guided Farm Tour – Explore the property and grounds
- Nature Walk – Hike through the hills to reach the goat herder
- Goat Walk – Join the herder and her herd through the countryside
- Tasting – Enjoy wine, cheese and honey back at the farm
Highlights
A genuine walk with a working herder. This isn’t a staged photo opportunity — you’ll walk real hills alongside a real goat herder and her herd.
A window into the “real Portugal.” Wildflowers, foraging lessons and traditions passed down over five generations offer a rare, authentic glimpse of rural Algarve life.
A warm, welcoming host family. Past guests consistently describe Virginia and Josh’s genuine hospitality as the heart of the experience.
A Best Seller rated 5/5. Praised repeatedly as the highlight of guests’ entire Algarve trip.
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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Do I actually walk with the goats?
Yes, you’ll join the local goat herder and her herd on a walk through the countryside hills.What’s included in the tasting?
Wine, cheese and honey, enjoyed back at the farm after the walk.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this is a family-friendly experience — children aged 4–12 have a reduced rate, and children under 4 go free.Is transportation included?
Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.What languages is the tour offered in?
The tour is available in Portuguese and English.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 8 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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We had an amazing experience today! My 4 children (age 6,8,8 and 10) loved it, the landscape is beautiful and peaceful. A lovely nature walk to the goats where we learnt lots about foraging. We walked the goats and had the most delicious food after! Virginia was so lovely, made the children feel comfortable, answered all their questions and let them see her pets! Definitely recommend this experience!
– October 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Virginia's farm is an absolutely magical experience. We completely fell in love with the landscape, the goats, and the incredible attention to sustainable practices and homemade delicacies like the cheese, honey, and bread. Virginia's neighbor showed us how to make goat cheese, and what an amazing time, being able to see a master of her craft. The goat walk was so cute as well - we couldn't take enough pictures of the baby goats! Thank you to Virginia for an amazing experience!
– October 02, 2025 – Verified booking
This experience was really the highlight of our week. Thanks to Virginia and Josh's initiative, we got a chance to discover traditions passed over 5 generations with their lovely neighbors. But Virginia's way of sharing interesting facts and details about the beautiful lands we walked around, really got us amazed. Everything was lovely until the end with a really beautiful picnic next to their house, to taste some sample of home-made or local products. Their family is really caring and want to share this culture with people. We highly recommend it.
– April 16, 2025 – Verified booking
This experience was such a treat! Virginia has created a beautiful and relaxed experience that allows you to sample the Algarve countryside. We started our walk picking fresh sage and lavender then got to enjoy a freshly picked Orange for a refreshing snack as we strolled through the hills to the goats. I filled my phone storage with photos and videos of the goats as we made our way back to the fresh bread and home sourced honey, olives and more.
– June 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic experience. It was wonderful to meet Virginia and Josh and their lovely family. It is such a beautiful place, a magical and humbling experience to go for a walk with the goats. We learned a lot about the plants and fruits that are grown there and local area and way of living. Highly recommended!
– May 22, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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