EXPERIENCES

Balloon ride

What about a balloon flight to enjoy the beautiful Alentejo landscapes, flying over the medieval village of Monsaraz and the Alqueva dam?

Duration: 1h30min flight

Group flight (190€ / pax)

Exclusive flight (370€ / pax)*

Subject to previous reservation

Activity dependent on weather conditions

Partner companies: Balloon Ride

sailboat tour

What about a tour in the Alqueva Lake aboard a traditional Dutch sailboat?

Duration: 1h30min

€15 /adult (from 9 years old)

Subject to previous reservation

Activity dependent on the weather situation.

Partner companies: Centro Náutico de Monsaraz

ALQUEVA LAKE OBSERVATORY

Did you know that Alqueva is the first site in the world to be certified by the Starlight Foundation as a “Starlight Tourism Destination”?
Enjoy a spectacular guided astronomical observation session!

Group visit and observation.
Exclusive visit and observation – price on request.

Duration: 1h30min

€15 /adult (from 9 years old)

Subject to previous reservation

Activity dependent on the weather situation.

Partner companies: Lake Alqueva Observatory

Visit and tasting at Lagar and Adegas do Esporão

At the well-known Esporão Estate, where vineyards and olive groves come together, enjoy two experiences in one visit.

Visit to the OIL PRESS with tasting of 3 olive oils + Tasting and visit to the Esporão Wineries.

Duration: 1h30 (approximately)

32€

Subject to previous reservation

Available languages: Portuguese and English

HORSE RIDING

Better than walking through the cork oak forest, it’s getting to know it on a horseback ride!

Tour + Picnic on the banks of Alqueva’s Lake (For over 10 years old).

Duration: 1h30 (approximately)

75€/person

Subject to previous reservation

Activity dependent on weather conditions

Available languages: Portuguese and English

VISIT AND WORKSHOP AT OLARIA BULHÃO

Imagine how interesting it is to “get your hands dirty” and learn about the technique of Portuguese ceramics with a potter from the traditional village of São Pedro do Corval, known as the clay capital of Portugal!

Duration: 1h30min

30€/person

Subject to previous reservation

Activity dependent on the weather situation.

Partner companies: Olaria Bulhão

VISIT AND TASTING AT THE JOSÉ DE SOUSA WINERY

There is no way you visit the region without knowing the history of the traditional Talha wines (and “take a sip”, of course!)

Guided tour + Tasting of 3 wines

Duration: 1h30min

20€/pax

Subject to previous reservation

Available languages: Portuguese and English