Portugal Algarve Coastal

Over the course of the day arrive at Faro airport where you shall be met and transferred the 45 minutes to your hotel in Tavira. Your hotel is located on the highest point above the town and boasts commanding views of the rich and historically diverse architecture that is typical of the coastal town of Tavira. Its numerous churches and chapels are just begging to be explored, as are the fish market and shopping area. The hotel is only a few minutes’ walks from the centre of the town with plenty of shops, cafés, restaurants.

In the morning you shall be transferred to the start of your walk where you walk back to Tavira.  This is an easy walk, close to the coast, starting in the beautiful old village of Cacela Velha. You follow paths and quiet lanes to the picturesque old fishing village of Cabanas.  Here fishermen still continue their craft, mixing harmoniously with the visitors crossing to the island and the golden beaches. Here too you can rest, enjoy good food and drink whilst enjoying the sunshine by the colourful waterfront. You now continue back to Tavira, through the saltpans where you may see an abundance of wild life along with the traditional craft of salt extraction.

Walking time: 4 hours, Distance: 8.7 miles 14km ,  Ascent/Descent: 65m/-66m.

First, you take the ferry out to the island of Tavira and walk back to the hotel. This is a real treat as you walk along with one of finest beaches in the world and visit the small fishing village of Santa Luzia with its abundance of fishing boats bobbing in the gentle waters of the channel. The cafés and restaurants here vary from simple to gourmet level and can offer all the local specialities.

Walking time: 3.5 hours, Distance: 10.5 miles 17km,  Ascent/Descent: 21m/-21m.

Firstly, a transfer to the start of the walk where you walk to Portimao. You start from Ferragudo´s Light House and follow a stunning coastline westwards towards Portimão. Visit, en route, the charming and very traditional village of Ferragudo before continuing into Portimão itself to finish at the hotel.

Walking time: 2.5 hours,  Distance: 5.8 miles 9.5km, Ascent/Descent: 32m/-40m.

Firstly, a transfer to the start of the walk and walk back to your hotel. Today you have a fantastic coastal walk taking in the superb sandy beaches and dramatic headlands between Alvor and Portimão, including the photographic beach at Praia da Rocha, one of the best in the Algarve. The rock strata are particularly varied and very colourful, from white limestone to red sandstone. These different rocks support a wide variety of flora and, in spring, there are impressive displays of wildflowers.

Walking time: 2.5 hours, Distance: 5.8 miles  9.4km, Ascent/Descent: 87m/-87m.

Firstly, a transfer to the start of the walk and continue to your third destination in Lagos. The walk will bring you through gentle countryside to the salt pans on the Alvor Estuary with its abundant bird life. From there you continue to the extensive Lagos beach where, at any time, you can drop down to the sea for a rest and a swim. To crown the day, you’ll be arriving in Lagos with its beautiful waterfront and old historic centre.

Walking time: 2.5 hours, Distance: 6.3 miles 10km,  Ascent/Descent: 17m/-32m.

Today a wonderful walk along the many cliffs tops with stunning views all around you. The highlights of the area are the spectacular rocks, coves and caves that have been relentlessly carved and shaped by the pounding waves. You can look down on the famous grottos. Looking inland you can see the remnants of old farmhouses and land divisions that marked the territory here when it was once the only source of income. During the day Porto de Mós and Ponta da Piedade provide welcome café stops.

Walking time: 2.5 hours, Distance:  6.9 miles 11km, Ascent/Descent: 306m/-293m.

You shall be transferred back to Faro airport to arrive around 2 hours before your flight.