Sample The Traditional Tastes Of Algarve

Indulge in the epicurean excellence of the Algarve region on this delectable tour through several alluring villages. Cleanse your palate with an edifying visit to Silves, the region’s former Moorish capital, which boasts a commanding Gothic cathedral and the 11th-century red sandstone Castelo de Silves, an astonishing structure featuring square turrets and seemingly impenetrable ramparts. Invigorate your appetite with delicious bread fresh from a wood-burning oven in Monchique, where steaming thermal waters bubble up throughout the mountains. Prepare for the delicious burn of aguardente, or firewater, a potent brandy distilled from ripe Medronho berry and sweetened with honey. Conclude your gastronomic adventure in the ancient, , where you’ll linger in a tavern over an irresistible selection of local cheeses and smoked ham.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See a red sandstone medieval castle and a Gothic cathedral in Silves, the former Moorish capital.
• Tear into bread hot from a wood-burning oven in Monchique.
• Sip splendidly searing aguardente, a brandy destiled from Medronho Berries and try the local honey.
• Round off your epicurean adventure with an array of delectable cheeses and smoked ham.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Carry bottled water, as you may require hydration.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen..