Alternativtour is an Outdoor Activities Company based in Monchique, specialising in activities that offer the best of Monchique's rural mountain environment. Try our special package of activities: The Monchique Challenge.

We provide the following activities: Walking tours; Cycling tours; Lake canoeing; 

Climbing; Orientation. We have an outdoor adventure park with paintball; tree top course; climbing wall; archery; identification of plants and animal; team building games.

Open all year round. Our daily programmes are designed for tourists, schools, companies and other groups. We provide special programmes at client's request.

Fully equipped for all the activities offered. Own transport available. Pickups from hotels for booked activities. Catering provided (picnics, grills on site, local restaurants). We can recommend local hotels and accommodation.

Licensed by Turismo de Portugal for nature tourism activities, including those in protected areas, and is a recommended company for tourist activities. Licensed by ICNF for climbing activities in nature reserves. Recognised by IAPMEI. Recognised as an example of Best Practices by the Região de Turismo do Algarve.  Fully insured. 

All monitors are fully qualified for the activities offered. Clients include: BPI, ITV, RTP, SIC, TVI, European Welding Service; Stereotaxi Inc.