Excursions

• Monchique: Situated 4.5 km from The Art of Joy is a picturesque market place It’s a good starting point for mountain trips to P.E the Picota (1.5 hour) and also to a beautiful valley, with springs like Fonta Santa and lovely hamlets. You can consult with us on routes for hiking.

• Caldas de Monchique: this beautiful spot in the green valleys was developed in Roman times as a Spa. Here a visitor can try the curing elements of the sulphur smelling hot spring water that emerges at a constant temperature of 32ºC.

• Silves used to be the Moorish capital of the Algarve during the eight century. The medieval fortress is an excellent example of Moorish architecture.

• West coast: A great area for solitude and tranquillity. The ocean is grand and exhilarating, fresh and salubrious. The coast is also a protected park and offers many walking and sight seeing opportunities.

• Dolphins: You can partake in sea trips and swim with the dolphins, weather permitting. You are part of a special adventure when you catch a glimpse of these playful sea mammals. Trips last about two hours and depart from Portimao or Alvor.

• Walking excursions. In and around Casa Rosa Branca are many walking trails. We can organize customized walking and hiking trips for you and your company.

• We can also suggest interesting day trips by car or by foot, we have a lot of route descriptions for a combination of car and hike trip.