Walking in the Algarve

The Algarve is one of Portugal's most famous destinations but it has lots of hidden delights to offer walkers. Our walks give you the chance to explore the real Algarve, a world away from any large-scale developments or golf courses.

Famous for its sun, sea and sardines, this is also a region of tranquil countryside and whitewashed villages, of ancient orchards and wild flowers. We have a variety of walks on offer that are designed to show you the best of the Algarve including its many historical sites, peaceful mountains and woodlands, spectacular coastline, traditional villages and crafts and the rare plants, animals and birds that live here.

We have researched dozens of walks in the Algarve so our guides know all the best places to take you and can match the length and level of difficulty of the walk to your fitness levels and preferences. So whether you want a leisurely 5 or 6 km stroll or a fun but challenging hike of 20km or more we can plan the ideal route for you.

We currently offer guided days walks and guided walking holidays in the Algarve.

Day Walks in the Algarve

We have day walks to suit all ages, interests and fitness levels. An experienced and friendly guide will accompany you highlighting points of interest along the way, telling stories of the local area and answering any questions you may have.

Among our favourite coastal walks are through the beautiful Ria Formosa wetland nature reserve which is a haven for wildlife, through the pine woods towards Quinta do Lago and an undulating cliff top walk to Falesia all with fantastic views.

Heading inland popular hill walks include Rocha Da Penna and Vale Telheiro on both walks you can enjoy fantastic 360º views from the hill tops, Querenca and Fonte Benemola a 12km walk to a traditional Algarvian village with beautiful scenic views and varied flora and fauna, walks exploring the historic town of Paderne with it's ruined castle and pretty riverside and hill walks, a 16km walk around the scenic lakes and dams of Vale Fuzeiros and Barragem do Funcho. Day walks cost 30 euros per person or 15 euros for children including transport from hotels in the central Algarve region. Please use the form below to book your trip or request more information on walking in the Algarve

Tailor Made Walking Holidays in the Algarve

The most personalised and flexible walking holiday in the Algarve! This guided walking holiday is available all year round, designed to meet your needs and there's a minimum of just two people per holiday! Let us know how many days you'd like to walk and the type of terrain or distances you'd like to cover and we will plan a walking holiday specially for you. There'll be a good variety of interesting walks and we can include other activities if desired. Walking holidays start from just 199 euros for 3 nights including accommodation and a guided walk.

Practicalities of Walking in the Algarve

Getting here:
If you want to come walking in the Algarve the nearest airport is Faro. Our guided walking holidays include transfers to and from the airport.
The weather:
The best time for walking in the Algarve is between mid September and June. The mild, often sunny, autumn and spring are particularly lovely seasons for walking when the trees and flowers are in blossom and the countryside comes to life as the sleep, hot summer days. July and August are really too hot for long walks in the Algarve so if you do want to walk in the summer we'd recommend you stick to shorter walks in the morning or evening.
What to bring:
As every walker knows the key to a successful and happy walking holiday is a good and comfortable pair of walking boots! Ideally these should be bought well in advance of your holiday and be given a chance to get well worn in, so that you minimise the chances of experiencing any discomfort whilst walking on holiday. We recommend you also bring a small rucksack so that you can carry water and other small items such as cameras or binoculars during the walk. In the winter months, although the temperature rarely drops below 10C, it is advisable to bring along some warm clothing and rain gear just in case! If you'd like more information on walking in the Algarve please use the form below, mentioning which trips you are most interested in.

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