Faro to Quinta da Tor and Alte: Private, guided tour

Meander through the sunbaked olive groves and lush vineyards of Quintana da Tor, an indulgence of the senses. Your second guided stop at Quintana da Tor allows you to learn more about the region’s strong wine-making culture while sampling the freshest cheeses, the richest olive oil, and the most decadent local wines. Marvel at the sprawling olive grove and symmetrical vineyard rows, or consider taking a dip in the Quintana’s infinity pool to cool off with views of the terracotta soil and greenery below. Travelers can book a dedicated wine tasting or enjoy seasonal specials and chef-recommended pairings. If you happen to fall in love with a particular wine, the vineyard can help you organize mailing a bottle (or two!) home to savor and remember your trip by.

Beneath fig trees lining the streets of timeworn villages lies a journey into the region’s poetic and culinary heritage. In the hills of the Algarve, Alte is a village where poetry flows like its springs. Begin at Fonte Pequena and Fonte Grande, passing (and perhaps taking a dip in) trickling waters beneath carob and eucalyptus trees. Follow the Poetry Walk, where verses by famed local poet Candido Guerreiro are etched into stone. Wander through whitewashed lanes to the village church, full of elaborate Baroque altars and lemon-scented courtyard. Before your guide whisks you to the next stop, sample locally-made chourico with honey, migas de espargos, and a sip of medronho for warmth.

Snap a photo in front of medieval stone walls and the entrancing architecture of Moorish rule.

Take a glimpse of the sprawling countryside dotted with olive groves.