Top Portimao Food & Drink Classes

During the class, a batch of pastéis de nata will be expertly prepared from scratch, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for all participants. Once the baking is complete, indulge in the freshly baked pastries paired with your choice of coffee, tea, or our finest Port wine—all included in the experience. As a tangible takeaway, participants will receive a digital recipe booklet with detailed directions, allowing you to replicate the magic of pastel de nata whenever the craving strikes. Immerse yourself in this hands-on class, where the joy of creation meets the pleasure of indulgence. Cheers to a delightful culinary adventure!

The Algarve coast is wonderfully scenic, but most travelers end up only seeing it from land. Admire it from the sea for much of the day—without a costly private boat charter—and visit the famous Benagil caves on this cruise from Portimao. Board a spacious, 2-deck catamaran, gaze over cliffs and villages as you sail to Benagil, explore the caves by small boat, and relax with a light lunch and drinks from the open bar.

Visit two local Algarve vineyards on this private wine tour from Portimao. Enjoy the ability to travel at your own pace and personalized attention from your guide as you explore the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms of two wineries, tasting three types of wine at each location. Don't worry about who's driving, as private transportation to and from your Portimao hotel is included.

Learn about Portugal’s rich winemaking history and how to blend different grape varieties during this bottle blending workshop. Join your private instructor and get a hands-on experience learning about the different grape varieties as well as how to blend wines in various proportions. Conclude your tour by creating your own bottle of blended wine complete with cork and seal.

Célia (or Mimi) offers guests a 4-course menu showcasing the freshest Algarve ingredients. It includes starters, a main course, and a delightful dessert. Guests can learn to make special sangria and enjoy it outdoors if the weather permits. Participation in cooking steps is welcomed. Each course is paired with wine, served elegantly in Mimi's living room with fine porcelain and crystal glasses. Please keep in mind that the menu may vary depending on the availability of ingredients due to seasonal factors. What to expect: • Lunch served in Mimi's refined living room • Possibility to participate in cooking process • Opportunity to learn and make special sangria

Break away from the tourist trail, and discover the wine and food of the Algarve region instead. In an intimate small group that’s limited to just six people, you’ll visit three wineries around the countryside to learn about the wine-making processes used in the Algarve. A farmer’s lunch, where you enjoy lunch and wine with the growers, is among the highlights.

Enjoy an intimate wine tour of two Algarve vineyards with tastings of six wines. Guided by an expert, explore winemaking from vine to bottle. Afterward, ascend to the region’s highest peak for a gourmet lunch or dinner at a mountain-top restaurant, offering stunning coastal sunset views. This small-group experience blends wine, food, and breathtaking scenery for a perfect day in southern Portugal.