Activities
Those who visit Casa da Tita can enjoy an array of various activities where Bio Tourism is concerned. These allow you to experience and explore the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the surrounding environment and region.
Here you will find the perfect place to take a break from the everyday city life and be in perfect harmony with nature, inviting you to discover the local fauna and flora. You can also take part in the harvest of traditional fruit from the dryland orchard (carobs, almonds, figs and olives) or agricultural activities in a polyculture vegetable garden where an organic production method is operated.
Diversified activities, in the scope of Biotourism:
→ Organic farming
→ Pedestrian walks and hikes
→ Guided walking tours in the Protected Landscapes of Rocha da Pena and Fonte Benémola (minimum enrollment of 2)
→ Bird ringing (every Saturday morning)
→ Traditional farming activities
→ Logistical support for Via Algarviana
→ Cycling in the surrounding área (free bicycle rental)
→ Hunting on an association’s game reserve (only if pre-arranged, limited to one vacancy)
→ Homemade wine production (only in September)
→ Homemade wine tasting
→ Safaris in the region (subject to registration)
→ Mountain biking, Cyclocross and BMX (charged bicycle rental)
→ Guided tours to a local homemade cheese factory and a regional medronho distillery
→ Guided tours to the wine cellars of Adega do Cantor and Adega da Tôr (depends upon availability of the wine cellar)
→ Guided tours to the aromatic garden and the biologic garden
Traditional flavours and knowledge workshops:
→ Olive harvest (only in late October or early November)
→ Dry figs filled with almonds
→ Production of liqueur with seasonal fruits and aromatic plants
→ Medicinal and aromatic plants (infusion, decoction, maceration, dyes, syrups, compresses and poultices)
→ Confectionery with fruit from the dryland orchard (carob, almond and fig)
