Algarve Coastal Trails

Self Guided - 7 Days / 6 Nights

The golden cliffs of the Algarve coast are the magnificent setting for this walking holiday. Discover fishing villages and abandoned fortresses reminders of the time when pirates ravaged this coast! The Algarve is a year-round destination for walkers due to its mild temperatures in winter.

Highlights:

Cape São Vicente, the western-most point of Continental Europe
The amazing cliffs in Ponta da Piedade
Salema – a picturesque traditional small town
Attractive beaches and the beautiful coast of Algarve
Traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast
Lagos - the cosmopolitan and oldest town in the Algarve

Your Journey

Day 1 Arrive Faro or airport.

Transfer to Lagos.

Day 2 Lagos to Luz Beach (12km, + 200m)

Wander Lagos’ old and narrow streets to reach the coastal trail you will follow along cliff tops to the beautiful beach of Luz.

Day 3 Luz to Salema village (13km + 200m)

Walk past small fishing villages and abandoned fortresses to reach Salema. Enjoy the beach and tasty local gastronomy based on fresh ocean fish.

Day 4 Salema circuit walk (11km + 200m or 17km + 300m)

Choice of two walks to discover some typical inland villages.

Day 5 Salema to Sagres (11km + 200m or 18km + 650m)

Today is the most spectacular in natural beauty. Cliff top trails lead along an unspoilt coast to deserted secret beaches with lagoons. Arrive at beautiful Baleeira Bay, a beach of fine sand and five small islands which give this place a unique charm.

Day 6 Sagres to Cape S. Vicente – (14km + 200m)

Walk to where the land ends and the sea begins, the south western most point in continental Europe. Return by vehicle transfer.

Day 7

Arrangements end with a transfer to Faro Airport.

Grade

Moderate - mostly flat with some short climbs. 9-17kms per day.

Meals

Breakfast daily.

Price 2023

Please note that pricing is per person in Euros

2023:

Low Season: 29 March- 26 May, 27 September - 28 October excluding Easter: Share twin €1110, Single room supplement €400.
Mid Season Surcharge: 27 May - 26 June, 30 August - 26 September including Easter: Share twin €1260, Single room supplement €520.
High Season Surcharge: 27 June - 26 September: Share twin €1310, Single room supplement €595.
Winter: 4 January - 28 March, 29 October - 15 December: Share twin €935, Single room supplement €320 Solo traveller supplement €235

Schedule 2023

2023: Start any day. July & August are not recommended, as it is very hot for walking.

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