The Enchanted West Algarve, 8-day Guided walking tour in Portugal

Embark on a beautiful journey on a varied landscape of sandy beaches and soaring mountains in the charming region of West Algarve in Portugal.

Group

8 Days

Apr, Oct, Nov

Intermediate

All levels

Highlights

Traverse the beautiful mix of coastal, mountain and inland landscape.
Visit the Parque Natural da Costa Vicentina for its abundant birdlife.
Explore the rich vegetation of the region including olives & oranges.

Description

If you always wanted to go on a long walking tour on scenic routes, we have you covered! Join us as we traverse the beautiful towns in West Algarve on this 8-day tour in Portugal.

The terrain of western Algarve is an excellent mix of coastal, mountain and inland landscape. A complete contrast to the eastern region, here you’ll find granitic mountains and dramatic limestone slopes.

The trip has a lot to offer. It will be enriching to explore the rich plant and animal life of the region as we traverse its varied landscape. The trail leads onto the coast of Algarve with its pristine sandy beaches and rugged strips of land. Here, you’ll sight the spectacular rock formations of Ponta da Piedade just outside the town of Lagos.

We’ll begin in the port city of Portimão and walk towards Silves, one of the oldest towns in Portugal. It is a beautiful town built in a series of terraces between the castle and the river. From Silves, we will enjoy a walk in the verdant hills to the north of the town.

The next day will be spent walking around the small town of Monchique which offers fantastic views of the neighboring cliffs. You’ll notice the wide-ranging vegetation of the region as you walk past orchards of olives, oranges and other citrus fruits. The trail further leads to some typical Algarvian villages, where you’ll get a chance to see the age-old lifestyle of natives.

Our final stop is the Parque Natural da Costa Vicentina, a south-westerly point of Europe abundant in birdlife.

Aren’t these attractions too good to be missed? So, request to book now to go on this unforgettable guided walking trip in west Algarve in Portugal. It will be an experience of a lifetime! And if you wish to traverse the whole of Algarve from east to west, check out this trip of ours here.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back

Price details

Price per person for a twin room. A minimum of 2 persons required. Price Includes: Airport transfers and 7 Breakfasts. For a single room, the price is 895 EUR per person.

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Portimão

Fly to Faro. From here, we’ll transfer you by road to Portimão.

Day 2: Estômbar and Silves Walk

We will start in the village of Estombar. Walking along the river valley of Arade, we’ll visit the Ecological Park of Fontes. Here, we find the largest limestone springs in the Algarve. At Sitio das Fontes, we’ll see a water mill & learn more about the local flora and fauna. This walk ends in Silves, the ancient capital of the Algarve with an iconic castle.

Day 3: Seven Valleys Walk

Today, we’ll go on a fantastic coastal walk where we’ll see towering cliffs, sea caves and grottos. You’ll see superb sandy coves and spectacular headlands including the much-photographed Benagil domed caves which are lined with beautiful sandstone. We’ll finish near Carvoeiro’s renowned elevated boardwalk.

Day 4: Head towards Alvor and Praia da Rocha

We will transfer you to the next centre of Lagos. The day unfolds a coastal walk on superb sandy beaches and dramatic headlands between Alvor and Portimão, including the famous beach at Praia da Rocha.
Here, you’ll see varied and colourful rocks, from white limestone to red sandstone.

Day 5: Walk towrds Ponte da Piedade and Lagos

We’ll head from the small village resort of Luz and continue towards Ponta da Piedade.

The walk finishes in Lagos where we’ll see the important Roman settlement of ‘Lacobriga’.

Day 6: Head towards Barão De São João

We’ll head towards the villages of Barão de São João and Barão de São Miguel.
Characterized by typical white houses with a coloured border around the windows and doors, it is an ideal place for lunch.

Day 7: Sagres and Cabo de São Vicente walk

Our final day on the western Algarve fittingly culminates in Sagres. This area of intensely dramatic cliffs opens onto a vast horizon of sea and sky. We will also visit the nearby cliffs of Cabo de S. Vincente, considered to be the end of the world.

Day 8: Departure!

Airport transfer to end this incredible trip.

About the guide

Be Cool

We are Portugal's most trusted walking and cultural company and have been providing services to clients from all over the world for more than 10 years.

All of our trips are fully customisable. We can always work with you to put together exactly what you had in mind. We will listen to you and take care of all the planning and logistics using our local expertise and contacts.

Based on experience, we know that many groups like to mix their activities with some more leisurely aspects, such as good food and cultural highlights. We are happy to put that together for you as well.

Languages

Portuguese | English

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