Eco-tourism

Activities

Explore the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the Algarve barrocal.

What you can do

Our guests can explore the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the region. An ideal place to step away from city routines, in balance with nature — from fruit picking in the dry-land orchard to working on the organic garden.

Hiking & nature

Rocha da Pena, Fonte Benémola, bird ringing and support for the Via Algarviana.

Almond blossom

In late winter the barrocal turns white — perfect for walks and photography.

Artisan cheese dairy

Barn, milking and tasting of local goat's cheese made in the region.

Medronho, liqueurs & wine

Organic medronho distillery with tasting and seasonal fruit liqueurs.

Pool, leisure & massages

Overflow pool, sun terraces and on-site massages (booking required).

Culture & traditions

Loulé Carnival, Mãe Soberana, Salir do Tempo and the regional calendar.

All activities

Organic farming

Hiking and walking trails

Guided visits: Rocha da Pena, Fonte Benémola and Quinta do Freixo (min. 2)

Bird ringing (Saturday mornings)

Traditional agricultural activities

Logistical support for the Via Algarviana

Cycling (free bike hire)

Discovery safaris in the region (booking required)

Quad bike or buggy rides (booking required)

Visit to an artisan cheese dairy (barn and milking)

Visit to an organic medronho distillery (with tasting)

Visits to the aromatic garden and organic vegetable plot

On-site massage service (advance booking required)

Seasonal workshops

Olive picking and preserving (late Oct / early Nov)

Making dried figs stuffed with almond

Producing liqueurs with seasonal fruits and aromatic plants

Aromatic and medicinal plants (infusions, tinctures, syrups)

Traditional Algarvian orchard confectionery workshop