On the Quinta
Organic farming
We invite you to visit our irrigated plantations with trees such as oranges, clementines, lemons, grapefruit etc. and pick fruits for your own use. February is the main flowering season for Almonds and March for most of the citrus trees. Let yourself be enchanted by the sight of the beautiful flowers and the scent of orange blossoms.
Botanical theme gardens
Learn more about our theme gardens (exotic garden, cypress and drought-resistant plants), using the photos and tree directories. Botanical identification books are available in multiple languages for you guidance. More information can be found at Botanical Gardens.
Discovery of fauna and flora
At the Quinta you can observe many animals and plants. Over the years we have observed, foxes, rabbits, eagles, hoopoes, woodpeckers, bee-eaters, herons, partridges, geckos and chameleons. The flora is dominantly Mediterranean, including the traditional landscape with fig, carob, almond and olive trees. On the natural areas numerous wild orchids can be found in spring time.
Information
We can advise you about the sights, attractions and restaurants in Silves and the region. Further information on people and places can be found in our extensive library.
Quiet location in the hinterland, far away from mass tourism
The Quinta is located in a quiet region of the Algarve, surrounded by orange orchids close to the old Moorish town of Silves. The nearest motorway connection is 8 km away, the nearest beach is Praia da Rocha, which can be reached in just 15 minutes by car.
Swimming Pools
The Quinta has 4 round pool for refreshment where you can relax after a bath on the sun lounger, in the sunlight or under the shade.
Sports and Games
For our guests there is a ping pong table, a boule-set and boomerangs available. Should there really be a rainy day, every appartment has books for reading or you can borrow cards and other games from us.
Observing the Stars
The clear nights and low light pollution make the Quinta an ideal location for star observations. Binoculars and a star charts can be borrowed.
Hiking on the Quinta
On the 36 hectares of the Quinta, there are numerous ways by which you can move between natural landscape, agricultural land and theme gardens (see trail map in PDF format). You can hike around the Quinta easily in 1-2 hours without even having to cross your own path.
