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.
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.
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