About the route
Throughout you walk on well-maintained paths, on sandy and rocky trails, as well as on steep paths along the cliffs, partly also on gravel roads. For the hiking tours with a walking time of up to 5.5 hours a good basic fitness level and surefootedness for the, in parts, rocky paths along the cliffs are necessary. Along stunning coastal paths, you discover the diversity of the East- and West coast of the Algarve.
Itinerary
Here you can see the day-to-day program
The small coastal town of Lagos welcomes you with plenty of Mediterranean charm in the narrow streets of its historic centre, and the bustle of the harbour and romantic sandy beach help to get you in the holiday mood.
Hotel (example): Hotel Tivoli Lagos
Hotel (example): Hotel Marina Rio
Hotel (example): Lagos Avenida
You will be picked up at the hotel at 9 am and driven to the start of the hike. Today's hike takes place in a very special setting with black, red and yellow rock formations, sparsely vegetated plateaus, long sandy beaches and magnificent promontories. From peaceful Sagres, you'll walk along deserted paths through fragrant maquis in a beautiful undulating landscape along the coast and on along steep cliff paths and past coves of beautiful sparkling water until you finally reach the small village of Figueira. You will be picked up at 5pm in Figueira and driven back to the hotel.
Hotel (example): Hotel Tivoli Lagos
Hotel (example): Hotel Marina Rio
Hotel (example): Lagos Avenida
You start the day by taking the bus from Lagos to Burgau. From the small coastal town of Burgau, you'll embark on a wonderful walk by the sea, with high, craggy cliffs, cosy little coves and caves with lapping water testifying to the enormous power of the deep blue waves. The sound of lapping waves and the unmistakable scent of the Atlantic accompany you all the way up to the lighthouse that towers over the spectacular cliffs of Ponta da Piedade. The walk ends back in Lagos.
Hotel (example): Hotel Tivoli Lagos
Hotel (example): Hotel Marina Rio
Hotel (example): Lagos Avenida
You'll be picked up at your hotel at 9am and driven to the start of today's route. From Ferragudo, you'll continue along an impressive cliff path over steep cliffs and past carved limestone formations and secluded sandy beaches all the way to Cavoeiro, where you can take a well-earned break in a beach bar. Then the route continues along a lovely coastal path through the 'seven hanging valleys' past countless rock formations to Praia da Marinha. After today's hike, you'll be picked up at Praia da Marinha at 5pm and driven to today's hotel in Albufeira.
Hotel (example): Boa Vista Hotel & SPA
You will be picked up at your hotel at 9am and driven to the start of today's route. Today's route follows winding paths through the dunes and lagoons of the coastal nature reserve, and in addition to the stunning views of the mud bank and the sea from the lookout towers, you can also spot countless species of birds. On the famous Ludo hiking trail, cross the bridge to Ilha de Faro, a long stretch of sandy beach where you can take a long break. From Ilha do Faro, take the bus into town. It is also possible to take a longer and more direct route to Faro.
Hotel (example): Hotel Faro & Beach Club
After a short train ride, you will reach the starting point of today's route, the fishing village of Fuzeta. The route passes glistening salt pans and small villages with colourful houses and orchards in full bloom. Once you reach the banks of the calmly flowing Ria Formosa River, continue along the lagoon through the natural park until you reach the island of Tavira. Then the journey continues past the 'anchorage' via the fine sandy beach all the way to the island's north coast, from where you take the ferry to the 'Venice of the Algarve', as the historic little town of Tavira is known.
Hotel (example): Maria Nova Lounge Hotel
You will start the day with a pick-up at the hotel at 9am, after which you will be driven to the start of the day's hike. Today's idyllic walk takes you along the coast to the easternmost part of the Algarve, bordering Spain. The route continues over meandering dunes, through fragrant pine forests and on across deserted beaches until you reach the estuary of the Rio Guadiana, which separates Portugal and Spain. Today's destination is the charming little village of Vila Real de Santo António, which has an interesting history and impressive buildings. After the hike, take the train back to Tavira (takes about 30 minutes).
Hotel (example): Maria Nova Lounge Hotel
This tour is now over. During the morning you check out from the hotel. It is possible to book extra nights after the tour if you prefer.
Billeder fra turen
Prices and dates
The price includes
- 7 nights in double room in 4-star hotels with swimming pool (single room possible)
- Breakfast every day
- Welcome briefing
- Transfers according to program
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- Access to the route in our GPS-app which works offline while you walk
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
OPTIONAL
- Transfer from/to Faro Airport
- Transportation to/from Portugal
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Handling fee (EUR 20)
- Fares for public transport, approx. EUR 10 per person
- Boat trip Tavira Island – Tavira, approx. EUR 2 per person
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Faro are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 5-6 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
Getting there
Here is a link for the perfect tool which will help you get an overview of how to get to the starting point of the tour: Rome2Rio
Airport transfer
Transfer from/to Faro airport is not included in the price, but can be selected on the booking form. The transfer is available regardless of the time of day you arrive in Faro.
On this trip you will stay in carefully selected 4-star hotels all week in standard rooms. All hotels have a swimming pool.
In the itinerary you can see examples of the hotels we use most often on this trip. If there are no vacancies in the hotels when you book the trip, we will book hotels of equivalent quality.
Breakfast is included every day. It is very easy to find both packed lunches and evening meals in the towns on the tour. The Algarve is full of great places to eat, so food on the road is never a problem.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll get access to your 'my tour' page where you'll find practical information about the trip.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and voucher
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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A walking holiday on the Algarve coast in the spring months of March, April and May offers mild temperatures that gradually rise to 18-25 degrees. Rainfall is moderate and wind conditions are generally mild.
In the summer months, June, July and August, temperatures rise to 28-35 degrees, so we recommend that, especially on the extra hot days, you start your daily stages early in the day to avoid the midday heat.
The autumn months of September, October and November again offer warmer temperatures between 22-30 degrees and we recommend that you pay attention to the days when the temperature is extra high. Wind conditions remain mild and precipitation increases slightly compared to the other periods.
During the winter months of December, January and February, you can expect the lowest temperatures throughout the year. Here the temperature will often be around 10 degrees, precipitation will increase further and wind conditions will feel cooler.
"We look forward to making your holiday dreams come true"