Experiences
ExperiencesDelight the senses and discover everything the local culture has to offer. Indulge in fine cuisine and feel the refreshing breeze as you explore up and down the coast.
Clam Picking & Oyster Tasting
Discover ancient skills and secrets on a traditional fisherman’s wooden boat as you join a local clam picker along for their daily tasks.
Learn the old ways of clam picking and visit an oyster bank for an oyster degustation with local white wine.
Experience subject to availability, weather and tide conditions | Reservation required 48h in advance
Market Chef Discovery
Explore authentic local cuisine and a traditional Algarvian market with Conrad Algarve´s talented Chefs.
After your inspiring taste of the Algarve, prepare your own cataplana with our culinary team as you sip a glass of local wine.
Available between February and May – Tuesday through Friday mornings | Reservation required 48h in advance
Winemaker
Explore a vineyard located in the gentle undulated hills where grape varieties unique to Portugal flourish. Immerse yourself in the truly unique experience of blending and bottling a wine of your choosing.
Ria Formosa Family Bike Ride
Take an easy and relaxed ride through the Ria Formosa Nature Park, a protected lagoon, with the help of a local guide. Birdwatch and pass by the salt pans along the way to Faro Beach.
Boat Tour Experience
An exclusive, private 1-hour tour along the canals of Ria Formosa Natural Park, towards Ilha Deserta. A marine biologist will teach you about the ecosystem of Ria Formosa, its fauna and flora, and the cultural significance of the barrier islands’ fishing and bivalve production activities. The tour concludes at Ilha Deserta, where you will be greeted by the manager of Estaminé restaurant with a glass of sparkling wine for a brief visit to the sustainability facilities, including solar energy production and water desalination. After the tour, indulge in exquisite cuisine at Estaminé restaurant and explore Ilha Deserta.