Why choose this route
- Silves and mountain tracks
- Optional 30-minute Demo boardwalk crossing
- Lunch included
- Fóia at 900 metres
What you will experience
Departure time is confirmed when you book.
River Arade to Silves
Travel off-road beside the river and visit Silves castle and old city.
Cross changing mountain country
Move from dry ridges into green valleys and streams.
Walk the Demo boardwalks
The optional, easy crossing takes about 30 minutes and ends at a suspension bridge.
Lunch, cork and Monchique
Hear about Portuguese cork, eat lunch with a view and visit Monchique.
Medronho to Fóia
Taste medronho and honey before reaching Fóia at 900 metres, the Algarve’s highest point.
Route at a glance
A schematic route from the Praia da Rocha meeting point. It is not to scale and does not represent every track.
Open exact meeting pointPractical details
Included
- Driver and jeep
- Lunch
- Medronho spirit and honey tasting
Fitness and walking
The optional boardwalk is described as easy and accessible to most people; it ends with a challenging suspension bridge.
What to bring
Ask Luís what to bring when booking this We Drive tour.
Luís Gonçalves
Founder and guide with off-road experience in Portugal and Morocco; president of Portimão TT Clube and a participant in motorsport competitions.
Questions before you go
How do I reserve?
Send the tour, preferred day, time and number of people by email or WhatsApp.
Where do we meet?
In front of Pastelaria Mel e Canela, Rua Três Castelos, Praia da Rocha, Portimão.
Is a driving licence required?
Only the driver on a You Drive tour must carry a valid licence.
