Picking berries is a great way to get outdoors, eat healthy, and have a good time with your family in the Algarve this summer. Located close to Bensafrim in the Western Algarve, a fruit-picking adventure at Quinta do Pincho Blueberry Farm is a great alternative to the beach for things to do with kids in Lagos. In this article, we share our experience getting to the Blueberry farm and our fun experience picking and eating a bucket full of berries out in nature under the Algarve sun.
The spectacular Southern Coast of Portugal, the Algarve is best known for its golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and fantastic weather. Hiking in the Algarve or spending time on the beach are the most popular holiday activities due to the amazing weather, beautiful scenery, and stunning beaches. So you want to do something different with your kids than visiting the spectacular beaches of Lagos?
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Picking blueberries at Quinta do Pincho Blueberry Farm
Picking berries is a fun, healthy activity the whole family can do together, you can even bring your dog along! The berries are grown 100% organically so feel free to eat as many as you like while picking! Our 3-year-old did not throw too many into the bucket, but she looked like she was going for some kind of berry-eating record, smiling and chewing non-stop. This is a popular activity with children. We arrived at 9 am on a Thursday and had the plantation to ourselves for about 45 minutes before 2 more families dogs in tow arrived. The plantations are nestled in the hills of the Pincho Valley making for a beautiful natural farm in nature. On arrival, you get a bucket and can pick and eat as many berries as you like from the 7 plantations woven into the natural fauna. Your berries get weighed when you are finished and only buy the berries you want to take home, you can leave the rest.
Healthy, Safe, Organically Grown Berries
The berries are 100% organically grown without adding pesticides or chemicals. The acidic soil of the area is fantastic for growing blueberries and naturally keeps any pests away. You will notice the same white layer on the berries that you see on berries that you buy in the shop. This white waxy coating is 100% natural from the berries and is called bloom. It helps to protect the fruit from diseases and is a protective barrier against insects and bacteria.
When to go Blueberry Picking in the Algarve.
Blueberry season is in summer, usually from July to September at Quinta do Pincho in the Algarve.
Quinta do Pincho Visiting Hours
Open for picking
- Tuesday 8 am to 11 am
- Thursday 8 am to 11 am
- Saturday 8 am to 11 am
- Sunday 8 am to 11 am
The last entry is at 11:00 am, weigh in for berries until 11:45
How to Go Berry Picking at Quinta do Pincho
The farm is not open for picking every day and picking is by appointment only, no walk-ins, so just make an online booking.
Make an Appointment for Blueberry picking at Quinta do Pincho this is quick and easy online and your booking is confirmed in 24 hours. If you want to buy berries, call them at +351 910 354 573 for sales inquiries.
Quinta do Pincho Price of Berry Picking
This is a fun day that will not break the bank. We took home 1.5 kg of berries. You can take home quite a bit since the fresh blueberries from the farm should still be excellent for eating after 2 weeks in your fridge.
- €5 entry fee
- Blueberries €11 per kilo
Things to bring:
- Appropriate footwear, I recommend wearing comfortable, closed shoes. You will be walking in the bushes on hard ground.
- Hat and sun cream.
- Container to take berries home in (containers are available for purchase on the farm)
- Insect repellent.
- Water is included with the entrance fee.
Getting to Quinta do Pincho Berry Farm
The berry farm is about a 25-minute drive from Lagos. It is recommended not to use Google Maps, since the route suggested is not possible to drive. Upon booking clear instructions to drive to Quinta do Pincho will be sent to you. Visiting the Quinta do Pincho Blueberry Farm is also an easy drive and a nice day out from Sagres, Albufeira, and Portimão.
Fun Day Trips in the Algarve
Check out some of our favorite things to do in the Algarve from beaches to road trips.
Exploring the coastline by boat is an activity not to miss. There are some amazing options. Go on a dolphin trip with a marine biologist to see and learn more about these amazing animals, explore the spectacular caves and limestone structures, or go on a big sailboat for a fun day at sea! The best boat trips from Lagos.
There are plenty of amazing hike options around the Algarve for all hikers from an easy stroll to serious hills on challenging trails. For family-friendly walks, the new Meia Praia boardwalk is a stroller-friendly 3 km long wooden walkway on the beach in Lagos (6 km return walk).
For a more strenuous walk, the Praia da Luz to Lagos hike is a fantastic 10-kilometer route that offers stunning scenery and diverse landscape
Praia da Rocha is a stunning blue flag beach in Portimão with a nice long boardwalk on the sand and a great playground right on the beach.
