There's life in the Barrocal!
Come and discover it with us.
The Algarve Barrocal region stretches between the mountains and the sea in the south of Portugal. And it smells great. Come and see it on one of our tours!
Our tours
A journey between the traditional mixed rainfed orchards and the seeds forgotten in time, in the heart of the Algarve's Barrocal region. This, interpretive walk takes us to the valley where we find Quinta do Rosal.
From the mountains to the sea, and with the barrocal in between, there are many different types of birds to see in the Loulé area - from the smallest birds, to the noisy wetland birds, to the majestic raptors.
The Via Algarviana is a long distance path that crosses the entire interior of the Algarve. There are also short distance paths and themed walks that take us to discover the Algarve's natural and cultural heritage.
On this walking tour we'll discover the spectacular wild orchids that bloom in the Algarve barrocal in spring. There are around 70 species of orchid in Portugal, and the Algarve region has a great variety.
What they say about our tours
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Netta Schmuely
A truly memorable experience - the tranquil forests, the vibrant wildlife, the fresh crisp air. Joana's contagious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the local ecology made the trip even more captivating.
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Guiomar Palmeiro
A unique experience, with knowledge as diverse as the characteristics of plants and trees or the cultivation methods of a farm where everything that is born is used and is of quality. If you add the company and knowledge of Joana Almeida, you're in the best of all worlds!
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Ana Banha
An incredible afternoon... Lots of interesting information about the natural surroundings, and the final surprise - the tasting of local products, in a natural shaded space, with participants sharing questions and experiences. Many thanks to Joana and Paula!
About us
Loulé Rural arose from the desire to take visitors and locals to get to know, feel and experience the biodiversity of the Cadoiço valley in Loulé. These are easy walks, for any age, with a maximum of 6 participants. We also do personalized walks and birdwatching in any part of the Algarve.