Published on Nov, 2019
Luis was such a friendly guy and made the tour very enjoyable. He pointed out areas of local interest like the beaches he went to as a child and where the ex-President of Portugal lives, making jokes the entire time. He picked us up from our hotel in Albufeira and first took us to various scenic spots around the coast. He was very accommodating, letting us take a closer look at some of the cliffs and rock pools. After the cliffs, he took us to the winery where he handed us over to the tour guide for a quick visit round the production floor and cellar. Then some wine tasting which was all delicious: a white, rose`, red and dessert wine, and some bread with delicious olive oil. There was a chance to walk around the grounds of the vineyard which was very picturesque and had many art sculptures on display.
Then Luis returned to take us to a few more scenic spots, before recommending the best local fish restaurant - which is extremely well hidden, so we were the only tourists there, it was packed with locals. This was an optional part of the tour, but well worth it. You have a selection of fresh fish to choose from, packed on ice next to the kitchen, and some delicious sides and desserts. They also serve steak which looked just as amazing when we saw waiters passing by with it. Overall it was a brilliant day, nice to see a more authentic side of the Algarve in contrast to the usual touristy activities. So relaxed and enjoyable.