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Rambling in the West Algarve - Self-Guided Walking Tour based in Portimão
8 days
By walk
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Fly to Faro and transfer by road to Portimão, taking approximately 1h
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Alvor Boardwalk, Praia de Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8501-906 Portugal
This walk in centred on the Alvor estuary. This protected natural haven contains a wide array of habitats. The walk uses quiet paths and lanes to take us through a variety of landscapes from salt marshes, farmland, pastures and orchards. It’s great for birdlife observation, so pack your binoculars.
We can contemplate the ever changing shades of blue and green along the secluded inner lagoon, as well as the beautiful Rocha Delicada (‘Delicate’ or ‘Elegant Rock’), an ochre promontory formed during the Miocene period.
Embedded in its calcareous rock face, it is possible to detect some marine fossils from this remote period, mainly composed of oyster, scallop and clam specimens.
The walk finishes at the attractive village of Mexilhoeira Grande with cafés and restaurants for a welcome cooling drink. If there is time before the train back to Portimão enjoy stroll through the village.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Municipal Park of the Springs, Estombar, Lagoa Portugal
This walk starts in the traditional Algarve village of Estombar. We follow the valley of the river Arade visiting the Ecological Park of Fontes, an attractive beauty spot on the way.
The route itself enables us to explore this river valley following quiet tracks and paths so we can appreciate the diverse habitats and wildlife.
We finish in Silves, ancient capital of the Algarve. We have time to visit this historic town before returning to Portimão.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 4: Day 4
Stop At: Praia Grande, Off N 125, Ferragudo Portugal
From Ferragudo´s Light House we follow a stunning coastline westwards to Portimão & Praia da Rocha. We visit en route the charming and very traditional village of Ferragudo before continuing into Portimão itself to finish at the stunning Praia da Rocha.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 5: Day 5
Stop At: Villa Figueira, R. 25 de Abril Lote 26, 8500-132 Portimão, Portugal
This imaginatively designed walk in the rolling hillsides just inland from Portimão enables us to visit and appreciate an area hidden from normal tourism, giving us an insight into the traditional Algarvian way of life as we walk through ancient farmland, smallholdings and the “dry” orchards so typical of this area, to finish in the attractive village of Mexilhoeira Grande.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 6: Day 6
Stop At: Alvor Boardwalk, Praia de Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8501-906 Portugal
Today we offer a fantastic coastal walk taking in the superb sandy beaches and dramatic headlands between Alvor and Portimão, including the much photographed 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 wild flowers.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 7: Day 7
Stop At: Moinho de Odiaxere, Rua da Barragem, Odiaxere, Lagos 8600 Portugal
Starting from the village of Odiáxere we walk through gentle countryside to the salt pans on the Alvor Estuary with its abundant bird life. We then parallel the extensive Lagos beach where, at any time, we can drop down to the sea for a rest and a swim. We crown the day with a visit to Lagos with its beautiful waterfront and old historic centre.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 8: Day 8
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Individual departure or extra days
At convenient time, departure to Faro Airport or Faro Train station.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Fly to Faro and transfer by road to Portimão, taking approximately 1h
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Alvor Boardwalk, Praia de Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8501-906 Portugal
This walk in centred on the Alvor estuary. This protected natural haven contains a wide array of habitats. The walk uses quiet paths and lanes to take us through a variety of landscapes from salt marshes, farmland, pastures and orchards. It’s great for birdlife observation, so pack your binoculars.
We can contemplate the ever changing shades of blue and green along the secluded inner lagoon, as well as the beautiful Rocha Delicada (‘Delicate’ or ‘Elegant Rock’), an ochre promontory formed during the Miocene period.
Embedded in its calcareous rock face, it is possible to detect some marine fossils from this remote period, mainly composed of oyster, scallop and clam specimens.
The walk finishes at the attractive village of Mexilhoeira Grande with cafés and restaurants for a welcome cooling drink. If there is time before the train back to Portimão enjoy stroll through the village.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Municipal Park of the Springs, Estombar, Lagoa Portugal
This walk starts in the traditional Algarve village of Estombar. We follow the valley of the river Arade visiting the Ecological Park of Fontes, an attractive beauty spot on the way.
The route itself enables us to explore this river valley following quiet tracks and paths so we can appreciate the diverse habitats and wildlife.
We finish in Silves, ancient capital of the Algarve. We have time to visit this historic town before returning to Portimão.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 4: Day 4
Stop At: Praia Grande, Off N 125, Ferragudo Portugal
From Ferragudo´s Light House we follow a stunning coastline westwards to Portimão & Praia da Rocha. We visit en route the charming and very traditional village of Ferragudo before continuing into Portimão itself to finish at the stunning Praia da Rocha.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 5: Day 5
Stop At: Villa Figueira, R. 25 de Abril Lote 26, 8500-132 Portimão, Portugal
This imaginatively designed walk in the rolling hillsides just inland from Portimão enables us to visit and appreciate an area hidden from normal tourism, giving us an insight into the traditional Algarvian way of life as we walk through ancient farmland, smallholdings and the “dry” orchards so typical of this area, to finish in the attractive village of Mexilhoeira Grande.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 6: Day 6
Stop At: Alvor Boardwalk, Praia de Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8501-906 Portugal
Today we offer a fantastic coastal walk taking in the superb sandy beaches and dramatic headlands between Alvor and Portimão, including the much photographed 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 wild flowers.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 7: Day 7
Stop At: Moinho de Odiaxere, Rua da Barragem, Odiaxere, Lagos 8600 Portugal
Starting from the village of Odiáxere we walk through gentle countryside to the salt pans on the Alvor Estuary with its abundant bird life. We then parallel the extensive Lagos beach where, at any time, we can drop down to the sea for a rest and a swim. We crown the day with a visit to Lagos with its beautiful waterfront and old historic centre.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 7 nights in a twin/double room
Day 8: Day 8
Stop At: Faro Airport, 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Individual departure or extra days
At convenient time, departure to Faro Airport or Faro Train station.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 7x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- The Hotel: Hotel Globo *** (or similar)
- 7 nights in a twin room (3 stars hotel)
- Single supplement applied in single rooms
- Extra nights can be added
- Transfers from Faro airport / Faro train station / Faro bus station to the Hotel on the first day
- Transfers from the Hotel to Faro airport / Faro train station / Faro bus station on last day
- Accommodation, transfer and train vouchers
- Emergency contact numbers
- General information on your holiday, gastronomy and history of the region
- Assistance 24/7
- Trip documents can be provided in English
- Suggestions of local restaurants and places of interest to visit
- Entry/Admission - Faro Airport
Not included
- Any services not listed as included
- Flights to and from Portugal
- Meals, tips/gratuities, baggage or personal insurance (except as outlined)
- Admission fees to castles & attractions or events (except as outlined)
- Personal expenses
- Supplements.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The land only option allows you to book your own transport to and from the holiday. This package already includes a transfer departing from Faro airport, Faro train station and Faro bus station. If none of this option suits you, please add to your booking a transfer that does. You can also rent a car. If you wish to stay more nights, just send us an email with your request.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Sport
30%
Original
15%
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