Ten euros for a fun tour, generous tasting of 3-4 wines and light eats (including fresh goat…read morecheese, breads and homemade jam, and olives). One of my favorite experiences in Portugal. Susanna, the owner and tour guide, was a blast! (And full of information). The organic winery featured not only four types of grapes but pomegranate, apricot, olive, almond, and quince trees. Susanna also has rooms available for rent and welcomes WWOOF-ers. I enjoyed learning about the process firsthand from Susanna- from vine to aging to bottling. I walked away with a newfound appreciation for organic wines and the extra effort it takes to protect the vines without chemicals. (Our favorite example was how she uses favs bean plants and gypsies to control the snail invasions).

Had a very enjoyable stay with Guillaume and Ines for four days this April. I believe we were the…read morefirst customers of the year. We enjoyed the Suite for four nights, and had both a breakfast and wine tasting while we stayed there. The breakfast was a delight the first morning, as we had traveled quite a bit the day before. With the suite we were able to bring in food, and make our own meals for the rest of trip after a little shopping. The accommodations were excellent. The wine tasting was with a large group on Wednesday but was very interesting. Guillaume gave us a tour of the farm, and we had the wine tasting in the area where the wine is made! His choice of cheese and wine was excellent. The farm is all organic and is quite amazing, but after a long hard day of hiking and travel around the Algrave it is delightful to come back to the quite farm and enjoy a glass of wine on your own patio overlooking the fields. We often took a walk around the farm in the evening and it was a very peaceful area with interesting fields nearby. It was truly a highlight of our trip, and we will definitely go back the next time we visit the Algrave area of Portugal. It is so nice to be out of the hectic city and relax.

Great find. We popped in for an afternoon wine tasting and…read morethey were very hospitable. Wines were lovely, and a great selection. All local grapes. Definitely worth a stop. If you are interested in me if their older wines, don't be afraid to buy a bottle and they will open for you to taste. We ended up buying 4 additional bottles of the full bodied Red that wasn't on the tasting menu. It was definitely worth the investment in the first bottle.

Great find while wine tasting in Argave coast. We did not know you have to make an appointment so…read moreplease do. However, Andrea (the owners daughter) was nice enough to come in from the back where she was working, and gave us tasting. You have the typical rose, white and red, all ABOVE anything we expected for quality. Now hold on to your chair, the price is 5 Euros fro bottle of Rose, 7 Eutros fro while and think 8.50 Euros for red! The best Rose we had in Portugal, such a friendly place and they just finished their new tasting room, you MUST try this place for sure. Thank you Andrea for your hospitality! We will be back....

The staff is very nice and helpful. Comfortable room with a beautiful bathroom. Heated tile. No…read moreroom number, just cute whimsical pictures of butterfly, snail, and little creatures on wall to match with your key. The pictures are actually their wine labels and were drawn by the owner couple's children. The fireplace area is very inviting, great place to relax and enjoy the evening. Or to use your computer/phone as you don't get much wifi signal in the rooms (but it seems to be a common problem in the hotels I visit in Portugal.) The infinity pool has a nice view of the vineyard but it was too cool to swim in when I visited. Breakfast buffet is very delicious too, elegantly laid out with juices, fruit, an array of cheeses (some locally made), bread, home-made yogurt in glass jars, and more. The hotel is part of a farm, where they grow grapes, make their own wine, breed their pigs (pata negra) to feed on acorns, grow olives and make oil, plus more. The staff is happy to take you on a tour of the farm in their jeep, which was very interesting and a good learning experience. If you come at the right time, you can participate in the grape or olive harvest as well, and may get to stomp on some grapes! They do have some very good wine, and the olive oil is so flavorful I bought a bottle. Dinner at the restaurant is certainly delicious, from the bread with dip and spread, to the codfish and dessert. It's more modern fusion than rustic traditional. The location is somewhat in the middle of nowhere, but if you just want to chill and not do a lot, this is a great place to stay. More for couples than family with kids. It's a bit overpriced but I definitely plan to return for a special occasion, maybe my anniversary? Room Tip: There is no bad room, but they have two bigger rooms with a loft.

Herdade da Malhadinha is a beautiful, calm, peaceful and serene property. We loved our three day…read morestay at this boutique 10 room property. It was completely relaxing. The hotel is set in a large estate surrounded by grape vines, olive trees, and cork trees. The views are lovely and peaceful. Breakfast is served buffet style - a huge spread with produce from their farm (fruits, honey, olives, fresh jams) and local foods. Eggs are made to order. Just delicious! There are activities available on property for a fee (archery, horse back riding, etc). We did their complimentary wine tour which included a tour of the property and wine tasting. They are truly a family business - the wine bottle labels feature artwork from the owners' children. We also did archery with their activities guide, who is super friendly. We traveled as a couple and found it very relaxing. There were also families with children, but it was never noisy. It's a beautiful space. There is a beautiful infinity pool, but the water is way too cold even on warm sunny September days. They offer spa services (I had a massage - it did not meet expectations), but it's not up to par with the rest of the property and I don't recommend. The on-property restaurant is a delicious. They use in season and local ingredients. They exclusively serve their own wines and the olive oil is made with their own olives. The desserts are creative and delicious! We loved our stay and would totally recommend!

During our drive to Algarve, we decided to stop at a nearby winery. So glad we stopped here at…read moreQuinta da Tor. We didn't have a reservation, though we only wanted a tasting with some food, no tour. We asked the receptionist and she was happy to seat us outside. And out tasting began. We sat outside near the pool area with a good selection of tastings and tapas. Our wine staff was so sweet and knowledgeable of the wine details. Definitely a must when in the area.

We loved this place. It was easy to get to. Beautiful land although it's winter. Our lovely server…read morewas knowledgeable and very helpful with our wine selection and food We had a spectacular option of wines. Then our guide Miguel topped off the day with a wonderful tour of the property. Took us through the nuts and bolts of the winery operation. He answered all our crazy questions with ease and a straight face. Lol. Really this is a super cool winery and we had a great afternoon excursion. Worth a visit!!

Came here on a whim for a wine tour and we were not disappointed…read more On a Wednesday in May we were the only visitors, and Monica gave us a private tour through every aspect of the wine making process, followed by a 6-wine tasting, with meats cheeses and their homemade olive oil. The landscape was beautiful and everyone we encountered were super friendly along the way. The tour was free and the tasting was only €15 per person! If anyone is looking for an authentic, non-touristy, excellent wine tour in the Alentejo region, this is the place to go.

During my stay in the Algarve I wanted an opportunity to learn more about the wines of Portugal and…read morewine itself. My travel agent did a phenomenal job of pairing me up with Mimo Food. We enjoyed a very fun an informative session of wine tasting, trivia, and education. Prior to the session the communication with the organizers and team was flawless. Everyone was very accommodating given our tight schedule and our tastes and preferences were addressed. When we arrived we set foot in a magically aesthetic kitchen and shop. The set up itself for the course was divine. It was a true 1:1 experience that felt intimate and exclusive. Gilliam, the Sommelier was charismatic, well spoken, and extremely passionate about wine. He answered all of questions and allowed us to experience the wines fresh out of the bottle and again after they breathed. I truly am grateful for the experience as not only do I know more about wine but also my personal preferences. We each left with 3 bottles to bring home to the states. We also shopped their other good leaving with Truffle Chips, Soap, Frangrances and upon special request, Pasteis De Nata. So much elegance and rich culture in this one beautiful place. I can only imagine a cooking class with the team. We will be back! Thank you Gilliam and the Mimo team!

From the owner: Make you explore a culture through its food and drink, its producers and chefs and the love and…read more"mimo" they put into all their creations. - Cooking School - Gourmet Shop - Culinary Tour / Travel Agency

Absolutely loved the white wine sangria!! Tastes incredibly fresh with fresh oranges and apples…read more Food was okay. Definitely recommend the kebabs or shrimp cocktail. Good location, close watch to the center.

So we got into Lagos very late (thanks to a snarky Alsa bus driver) and this lovely man stayed open…read morelate just for our group! After a long day of traveling, ice cream (and crepes) for dinner is a must! So I ordered the just that, vanilla ice cream to be specific. And it was delightful! Just the right amount of chocolate syrup paired with a nice airy crepe. It definitely hit the spot after a long, stressful day. The sangria was also amazing! Very strong, came in white and red, and large portions. I didn't order any but I sampled some of my friends, but sadly did not get a picture. Overall, this was a nice and pretty affordable spot to grab dinner after a long night. It had a very home-y vibe going on.

Amazing, knowledgeable guide. Not only you get the best tasting wines that you can then take home…read morebut the place was beautiful, tranquil, and very welcoming.

We visited this winery during our holiday to Algarve and this winery was suggested as a great…read morechoice for a tour. It was fabulous! Duart was a very knowledgeable and charming guide for our experience. Would highly recommend!!