About Us
Nature Tourism | Active Tourism | Ecotourism | Adventure Tourism | Cultural Tourism | Wine Tourism
We are passionate about creating authentic and sustainable nature travel experiences, revealing the Algarve and Portugal in a genuine, active, and conscious way.
Our Story
Quimera Travel Experiences was born at the end of 2015 as a nature tourism company specializing in guided outdoor experiences.
From the very beginning, our purpose was simple: to reveal the authentic Algarve — where nature, culture, and local life intertwine.
The name Quimera emerged naturally during a team brainstorming session. For us, it symbolizes dreams, imagination, and the constant search for inspiration — to explore, discover, and share landscapes, stories, and emotions.
Based in the Algarve, this is where we develop most of our activities. However, our spirit of exploration and the growth of our team have led us to expand our horizons to other regions of Portugal and beyond.
In 2019, we took another step forward by obtaining our Travel Agency license, which allowed us to broaden our offer and create even more complete and personalized experiences.
What We Do
At Quimera Travel Experiences, we design authentic and sustainable nature experiences in Portugal and other destinations, for travelers seeking to discover the world in a genuine, active, and conscious way.
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Hiking Experiences (Trekking & Walking Tours)
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Nature & Cultural Experiences
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Gastronomy & Wine Tourism
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Private & Tailor-Made Programs
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Programs for Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
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Organized Journeys
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DMC Services – Algarve
Mission
To provide unique and authentic experiences that fulfill our travelers’ dreams and connect them with nature, culture, and the people of the places they visit.
Vision
To be a reference in Nature Tourism in the Algarve, offering excellent service and promoting sustainable, innovative, and environmentally responsible growth.
Values
Sustainability is our foundation.
We believe every experience can inspire positive change — that’s why we promote responsible practices, support local communities, and share our love for nature with every traveler.
“A dream you dream alone is only a dream.
A dream you dream together is reality.”
— John Lennon
Meet the people behind Quimera
Michael Guerreiro
CEO
Michael is a nature lover and really enjoys hiking and traveling.
He has a degree in Tourist Information and Entertainment from the University of Algarve.
At Quimera Travel Experiences he performs different roles: develops programs, nature guide, tour guide, tour leader, group manager, manager, marketing, logistics, security and media speaker.
Michael loves what he does, he loves meeting people, hearing stories and learning.
He is an easy and communicative person, who you can always count on, and he is ready to show you new places and provide unique experiences and good memories.
Catarina Araújo
Project Manager
Catarina is originally from Lisbon and currently lives in the Algarve where she graduated in Administration Consulting from the University of Algarve.
Co-founder of Quimera, her work involves travel and operations logistics, customer support, management and marketing.
Her focus is mainly on the company's long-term financial sustainability so she spends a lot of time creating and analyzing Excel sheets to this end. Furthermore, she is also a creative person, but as she is in a team of many creative people, her mission is to make projects happen, at all different stages, coordinating between the various stakeholders.
António Araújo
Guide and Event Organizer
António Araújo is an experienced hiker and mountaineer, addicted to discovering new trails, sharing outdoor moments with his friends and passing on his knowledge about geology and flora.
Born in Arcos de Valdevez, he knows the Serra do Gerês like the palm of his hand, having already walked it several times with a backpack.
His walks are marked by moments of good humor, companionship and mutual assistance.
He has an extensive experience in organizing walks and events and has been collaborating with Quimera Travel Experiences since 2016.
Silvano Barros Santos
Guide
A Portuguese descendant from Melun (France), he has a degree in Tourism Animation Management from the University of the Algarve. He has experience in accompanying groups through the historical heritage and on nature walks.
He enjoys passing on his knowledge of the Algarve's historical and cultural heritage.