WALKING HOLIDAY

IN ALGARVE

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EUR 629.00

Portugal - Walking holiday in the Algarve

- Enchanting Atlantic coastline -

On this walking tour you get the chance to explore the vast landscape of the Algarve region with its picturesque villages, art historical monuments and extensive nature reserves. The Algarve is famous for beautiful beaches and marvelous coastal scenery, next to all of that it is also a true walking tour paradise! Discover sleepy little villages surrounded by olive groves, come across an abundance of almond and fig trees during your walks through this placid landscape. Sheer nature awaits, fragrant lemon and orange groves, birds singing and the occasional bell-jingling from grazing goats and sheep. Each tour is packed full of a unique blast of color of the diverse fauna and flora.

About the route
Daily tours with a walking time between 3 and a maximum of 4.5 hours can easily be managed with a good basic fitness level. You will hike on gravel roads, hiking and forest trails, and partly over the beach. The route is largely flat through the unspoiled nature of the Algarve and its nature reserves.

Highlights on this tour

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  • Ria Formosa unique nature reserve
  • Traditional craftsmanship and local delicacies
  • Picturesque fishing villages
  • Tavira's colorful streets, the Venice of the Algarve
  • Fantastic bathing opportunities on the golden sandy beaches

 

Free cancellation

Great things about this tour

Hotel Maria Nova Lounge****

The hotel is situated in a quiet and slightly elevated location above Tavira, only 5 minutes walking away from the old part of town offering an amazing view over the idyllic town, the beaches and the Atlantic. The hotel offers all amenities of a 4****-hotel with in-house restaurant and Panorama Bar, as well as a garden with indoor- and outdoor pools. The rooms with a modern interior invite to linger and relax and feature a private balcony.

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Day 1 Arrival in Tavira

Arrival at Faro and transfer to Tavira. This little coastal town has a very long and beautiful sandy beach to offer, the town centre is full of interesting buildings and is home of a fish market, which we highly recommend.

Day 2 Circular walk to Cacela Velha & Cabanas

Enjoy a comfortable coastal hike that begins in the old village of Velha, leading you along forgotten paths to the ancient fishing village of Cabanas. Fishing activities are still bustling in the town, making it a great place to have lunch while witnessing the work at sea unfold before you. On the way back to Tavira, you'll pass by old salt mines where various bird species have now made their home.


Ca. 4h
ca. 14km
70m
100m
Day 3 Circular walk “Ceramica”

Today’s tour takes you into a fertile village, which is well-known for the production of traditional ceramic tiles. You walk across small cultivation areas for various types of vegetables, olive-, carob-, almonds- and fig trees. Continue through lush lemon and orange groves, as well as along fragrant flowering meadows. If you wish, you can take a detour to the hidden waterfall Pego do Inferno before hiking back to Tavira.


ca. 4,5 h
15km
150m
300m
Day 4 Day off in Tavira

This day is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy Tavira and its surroundings. For example, you can climb up to the beautiful Santa Maria do Castelo church and visit the fortress with its wonderful flower garden. Enjoy the view of the whitewashed houses and explore the town's narrow streets and many beautiful chapels.

Day 5 Circular walk to Vila Real de Santo António

 

This idyllic hike takes you along the coast to the Spanish border. Over dunes, through pine forests, and along untouched beaches, you will hike to the mouth of the Guadiana River, which separates Portugal from Spain. The goal of the hike is the charming town of Vila Real de Santo António, which boasts an exciting cultural heritage and architecture. A peaceful train ride on the Linha do Algarve regional train will bring you back to the hotel.


ca. 4 h
ca.14km
30m
30m
Day 6 Circular walk “Fishing Village Fuzeta”

 

To the west of Tavira lies the fishing village of Fuzeta, which is the starting point for your hike. You will walk along salt pans and through small villages with colorful houses and blooming orchards. Along the banks of the gently flowing Ria Formosa, you will continue along the edge of the lagoon through the nature park and eventually across large fields back to the old town of Tavira.


Ca. 4h
ca. 16km
70m
50m
Day 7 Circular walk “Ilha de Tavira”

 

As a finale to your week of hiking along the Algarve, you'll explore Tavira Island. This island is home to the region's most beautiful sandy beaches and the extensive nature reserve of Ria Formosa. It's a pleasure to stroll along these beaches, collect seashells, and breathe in the sea air. After visiting the small fishing village of Santa Luzia, you'll cross the bridge over the lagoon to the island. Along the way, you'll pass by the "Cemetery of Anchors" and walk along the beach to the northern end of the island, where a boat will take you back to Tavira.


ca. 3,5h
ca. 13km
30m
30m
Day 8 Departure or extension

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.

Price includes

Not included
  • Transportation to/from Faro, Portugal
  • Train back to Tavira after the walk on day 5 (4-5 eur)
  • Tourist tax (if due)
  • Handling fee (EUR 20)
  • optional: Half board (7x dinner)
EUR 769.00

Practical info

General 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 and route descriptions. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Notice: If you open the booking form, fill it out and go to page two, you can save your quote and have it sent to your email as a pdf. This way you can easily send it to others who can then see the price and exactly what is included. When you have saved the quote you can easily restart the booking and you will not need to enter all the information again.

Transportation / Flights

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:

  1. You book your chosen holiday with us
  2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 48 hours)
  3. You arrange your transportation

Book a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

Airport transfers
Upon arrival to Faro Airport or Faro train station you will be picked up and driven to the hotel.

Food & Drink

On this tour breakfast is included every day. It is also possible to buy half board (7x dinner). The dinners consist 3-dish menus and is sometimes served on restaurants close to the hotel. Half-board can be added on the booking form, but there are many restaurants in the area if you want to choose your own menu for the day

Route & Difficulty

This tour has difficulty grade 1.

Grade 1
Easy hikes that anyone with good health can do. Short hikes of 2-4 hours a day. The paths are in good conditions and mainly flat, and luggage is transported. Requires no special equipment.

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Tour documentation

You will recieve the following documentation

Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format

One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)

Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, luggage tags, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted at the first hotel.

Routes and elevation profile

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.

See a map of the whole route

See the elevation profile

Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)

Children's discount and shared rooms

On this trip there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The discount depends on the child’s age, as follows:

Children under 5.99 years: free of charge
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount

Example 1
2 adults and 1 child. In this case it’s very easy because you are staying in the same room. The child will receive a discount in relation to the above prices.

Example 2
2 adults and 2 children (age 5 and 13 years old): in this case you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, then we apply the full price for all participants. If you want to sleep in the same room (eg. a family room), both children will receive a discount (respectively free or 25%)

Example 3
2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15 years). Here you will probably need two double rooms, where the youngest child is sleeping with the parents.  Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child of 7 years who will receive a 50% discount.

Example 4
3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. Then extra adult will receive a 10% discount.

Notice
On our booking form you can only choose "adults" because our website cannot calculate children's discount by itself. Therefore, you should simply enter the details of the children's age, date of birth and, if desired, the room distribution in the notification area when you book the trip. Then we arrange and adjust the price later after.

It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring your children on the trips. You should check the difficulty levels descriptions and from there, consider whether the specific trip is suitable for your child. In general, we do not recommend that children under the age of 15 participate in trips where the difficulty is over 2.

Climate

It can be hard to plan your trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, you can see the data below:
The statistics are from yr.no.

Climate Faro

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