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HORSEBACK RIDDING AT THE BEACH
Amazing experience even for those without experience. Also good for kids. Book ahead. They also have kayaks to go on the water canals of the rice fields.
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A Herdade do Pessegueiro tem para lhe oferecer aquilo que para muitos é o símbolo do paraíso: passeios a cavalo à beira mar, por trilhos sobre as dunas, ou em serras e vales que se sucedem, com a Costa Alentejana como cenário.
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TREKKING ROUTES
Percurso da Casa do Peixe
https://natural.pt/protected-areas/reserva-natural-lagoas-santo-andre-sancha/pathways/casa-peixe?locale=pt
Percurso do Poço dos Caniços
https://natural.pt/protected-areas/reserva-natural-lagoas-santo-andre-sancha/pathways/poco-canicos?locale=pt
Percurso do Salgueiral da Galiza
https://natural.pt/protected-areas/reserva-natural-lagoas-santo-andre-sancha/pathways/salgueiral-galiza?locale=pt
Percurso em Melides (inclui campos de arroz)
https://www.visitgrandola.com/cmgrandola/uploads/writer_file/document/2587/biomelidesing2019.pdf
Rota Vicentina (etapa Porto Covo – Vila Nova de Mil Fontes)
https://rotavicentina.com/walking/porto-covo-vila-nova-de-milfontes/
Percurso da Carrasqueira
Percurso da Carrasqueira
https://natural.pt/protected-areas/reserva-natural-estuario-sado/pathways/carrasqueira-trail?locale=pt
Trilhos em Tróia
https://troiaresort.pt/wp-content/uploads/TROIA-RESORT-trilho-da-praia-e-duna.pdf
https://www.visitgrandola.com/cmgrandola/uploads/writer_file/document/2066/troia_resort_trilho_da_caldeira_e_pinhal.pdf
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BIKING ROUTES
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Stroll around the Rice Fields with Comporta Electric Bikes
(20+) Comporta Electric Bikes | Facebook
Stroll around the BEACH with MELIDES Electric Bikes
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BLACK PIG ALENTEJO DISTILLERY
Producers of Black Pig Gin, the most awarded in Europe, prized Ilha do Pessegueiro Rum and Medronho.
More than a gin, a perfume, that essence, which closes the eyes and take that trip storm that wakes you up senses and recalls the aromas and smells of the trails, the dunes and the sea of the Alentejo coast.
For kids is also a very pleasant place with activities, trekkings and shows at the end of the day. Please reach out for more information.
www.facebook.com/ginblackpig/
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SANDBEEK KAYAK ADVENTURES
Dedicated exclusively to sea kayaking, Sandbeek Kayak Adventures offers a wide range of guided excursions to different hidden spots of Coastal Alentejo, adapting to any level that the rower has.
Leaving Vila Nova de Milfontes, they make different routesthrough the Sw Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park, which is a world class natural space with a peculiar geological configuration and unique fauna and flora. You may come to discover mysterious caves or hidden coves, either in the form of small groups led by an experienced guide, and for expeditions of greater risk will have a support vessel.
Sandbeek Adventures | Facebook
BIRD WATCHING WITH “PASSEIOS E COMPANHIA”
The tour includes specialized guide, binoculars, telescope, insurance included, as well as a food supply. Prices vary depending on the number of people.
. at Lagoa Santo André Natural reservation:
Bird watching activity. Several bird species can be found in this natural reservation, Netta Rufina, Anas Orecca, Aythya Ferina, Tulica Ultra, Ardea Cinerea.
. at Sado Natural reservation:
Bird watching activity. Several bird species can be found in this natural reservation, Nunenius Arquata, Tringa Totanus, Ardea Cinerea, Ciconia Ciconia.
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WINE TASTING
at Herdade do Cebolal
Here special wines are tasted, within an environmentally friendly philosophy where all the work is carried out in a spirit of integrated protection minimizing the consequences for the environmental impact, this being a certified vineyard.
Herdade do Cebolal – Projeto Familiar de Gerações
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at Herdade da Comporta
The wine farm is right next to the Comporta town, close to the rice museum. Call ahead and confirm the wine tasting of 2 or 5 wines.
Tel.: +351 265 499 942 Herdade da Comporta
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at Breijinho da Costa
This an amazing local winery, located 10 minutes from Casa da Volta, heading to Melides, close to the old prision.
+351 265 497 023 | +351 967 977 193
DOLPHIN WATCHING
A wonderful 3 hour trip in a catamaran in the Sado River estuary to watch the dolphins.
SURF LESSONS
Surf and bodyboard lessons and rentals in south coast:
Kalux Beach Bar & Surf | Sines | Facebook
Home - Costa Azul (costazulsurf.com)
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Surf and bodyboard lessons and rentals in north coast, in Comporta:
Home - Imagine Surf School - A New Spirit Of Surfing - Comporta
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SAILING
at the Sado river on a real salt galeon can be an amazing experience
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YOGA SHALA
Yoga and meditation at the rice fields
+351 967 566 192 | www.tomasmellobreyner.com/
THE PALAFITIC DOCK in Carrasqueira
Is really worth a visit. It’s one of the most photographed sites in Portugal. It’s a very old fishermen peer built and kept by the fishermen themselves.
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BADOCA SAFARI PARK
It’s like a wild zoo on a giant property. 30 minutes drive from Casa da Volta heading south, to Melides.
MINAS DO LOUSAL AND CENTRO DA CIÊNCIA VIVA
Centro Ciência Viva do Lousal (cienciaviva.pt)
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FISHING & SCUBA DIVING
The underwater activities take place between Sines Cape and Vila Nova de Milfontes, including several theme tours that will allow you to observe local marine life and geology, where you will learn a lot about the fauna and flora of the Alentejo ocean.
www.ecoalga.com +351 964 620 394
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HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
You can do it with Wind Passenger
Balloon Flights | Ballooning Portugal | Windpassenger ®
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PLAY GOLF AT TROIA GOLF COURSE
Troia Golf: One of Europe's Finest Courses | Troia Resort
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VISIT TO THE ROMAN RUINS
Visit one of the most outstanding remains of the Roman epoch from the End of the Bronze Age and Iron Age just outside Santiago do Cacém. At the Welcome and Interpretive Center, know more about the history and life of this remarkable complex.
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