OLIVE GROVE AND MILL VISIT
Olive Grove and Mill Visit Activity available all year round Visit a farm where olive trees are grown and learn about pruning periods, harvesting and the different tree varieties. Understand the Portuguese farmer’s challenges through the specialist’s explanation. Duration approx.: 1h15 Activity Price- on request Prices per person, minimum 2 people. Include an expert guide. Bookings […]
ORGANIC HERB PLANTATION
Organic Herb Plantation Activity available all year round It is a unique interactive experience for organic plant lovers. It is not only a wonderful way to learn how to identify plants but also a great gastronomic experience with tasty food and wonderful teas. Visit an aromatic and medicinal plant family production to learn about cultivation […]
CAROB HARVEST
Carob Harvest Activity available during the summer Carob is known as the gold of the Algarve, its seeds were used by the merchants in the old days to weigh jewellery – this is the origin of the words «Karat» and «Kilat». Rural tourism activity available during the summer, ideal for a different Algarve vacations. 09:00am Reception (meeting […]
GRAPE HARVEST
Grape Harvest Activity available in September The grape harvest season has always had a deep meaning to the owners, not only due to the fact that is was done as a family but also by the sense of companionship from the help provided by friends and neighbours during this time of the year. The Grape Harvest […]
OLIVE HARVEST
Olive Harvest Activity available in October and November Come and experience one of the most typical agricultural activities of the region, the olive harvest. Meet this rural Algarve experience.The olives can be prepared in a variety of ways like crushed, shredded, preserved in brine, or turned into olive oil, a key ingredient in the Mediterranean […]
VEGETABLE GARDEN
Vegetable Garden Activity available all year round The vegetables include greens (stems, leaves and flowers), roots (carrots, radish, beetroot …), bulbs (onions, garlic) and fruit (pumpkin, cucumber, tomato …). Monte da Ribeira offers wide variety of plants, vegetables and fruits according to the season. Most of this production is for domestic consumption – for the breakfast […]