Wine Tastings Algarve

More information on Algarve

The beautiful wine area of Algarve, corresponding to Portugal’s southernmost region, is a great destination for wine lovers looking for some unique activities, from wine tastings to winery visits, to modern wine spas and special wine routes. On top of this, Algarve is also home to some of the country’s most stunning beaches and golf courses.

During your wine tastings in Algarve, you will have the opportunity to discover the four different DOCs that are produced in the area: Lagos, Portimão, Lagoa, and Tavira. The area’s production focuses primarily on red wines, traditionally quite alcoholic due to the warm maritime climate. However, you will also have the chance to taste some refreshing local white wines, as well as some Tawny port made from ultra-ripe grapes with high sugar content.

Which food to taste in Algarve?

Algarve doesn’t only offer splendid beaches with turquoise waters and rolling hills dotted with wineries that you can visit. Like most of Portugal, Algarve is also famous for its delicious cuisine, featuring dishes like frango da Guia (spicy roasted chicken), cataplana de marisco (seafood cooked in a traditional pot), conquilhas à Algarvia (Algarve-style clams), sardines and grilled shrimps.

Which wines to taste in Algarve?

When visiting the wineries of Algarve, you will most likely come across both white and black grape varieties, even though the region is best known for its fruity, full-bodied reds with low acidity. The most common black grape varieties in the area are Negra Mole, Trincadeira, and Castelão, while the most widespread white grape types are Siria, Arinto, and Malvasia Fina.

Which is the best season to visit Algarve?

The best moments of the year to plan your wine tastings and wine tours in Algarve are late spring and early autumn when the weather is perfect for hikes and strolls along the vineyards. If instead, you want to get the most out of Algarve’s stunning beaches, summer is the right season for you.

What things to do in Algarve?

Besides wine tours, tastings and winery visits, the region of Algarve offers a great number of activities to chose from. While in the area, we recommend visiting some of its most popular sites, such as the city of Faro and its old town, Lagos, Tavira, Cabo de São Vicente, the natural park of Ria Formosa, Algar Seco, and the Benagil Caves.