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Timeless Trails of Portugal's Algarve

Portugal
11 reviews
Available Departures: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

8 days from

US$1,615

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

The perfect blend of walks, relaxation, delicious food and outstanding accommodation on this guided holiday in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve

Trip Code: PAW
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Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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Timeless Trails of Portugal's Algarve

Highlights
  • Enjoy a few of the Algarve's 300 days of sunshine, eat picnics in deserted coves and swim from golden beaches

  • Stay at our outstanding, eco-friendly lodge, with welcoming hosts and excellent home grown food

  • Walk on the Vincentian Coast, in the Inner Algarve and along the south coast to Sagres

  • Watch the sunset from Cape St Vincent the most south-westerly point in Europe


At a Glance
  • Group Size 4 to 13
  • 5 days centre-based walking
  • 1 day sightseeing/optional activities
  • Join In Faro

Accommodation & Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • 7 nights Lodge
Overview

This one week walking holiday on the south west coast of Portugal offers the perfect relaxing retreat for those looking to get away from the busy bustle of everyday life and be enchanted by the remote and wild Atlantic coastal trails and the ‘Inner’ Algarve’s rolling hills and white painted villages. Centre-based at a charming lodge just 10km from the very tip of Portugal, over the course of the week we will enjoy five handpicked walks, each designed to showcase the wild splendour of this region; the dramatic cliffs, sand dunes, hidden coves and sweeping golden beaches of the south-west coast and the contrasting interior, offering a lush green tapestry of farmland, cow meadows and forests of chestnut, eucalyptus and cork. The Algarve is blessed with an exceptional climate, boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year, but we think it is just perfect for walking in the spring and early summer, when wild rock roses and almond blossom decorate the hill sides, and in the glow of the autumn, when delicious fresh figs and almonds can be plucked straight from the trees.


We’ve also included a free day to enjoy a cultural visit to nearby Lagos or take part in another optional activity such as kayaking, or a beginner’s surf lesson. A unique holiday highlight will be our delightful accommodation where we will be made to feel very welcome by our friendly hosts, Jon and Vio. Nestled amongst 150 acres of farmland close to the village of Aldeia Da Pedralva in the Cape St Vincent National Park, the lodge is a beautiful, tranquil place. Evenings will be sociable as we gather around the dining table for a feast of home cooked Portuguese cuisine, often created from ingredients grown in the lodge’s garden, or sit around the fire pit under the stars telling stories and chatting over a glass of local wine. Those seeking a little peace and solitude can retire to the lounge to curl up by the corner fireplace and read a book; there is something here for everyone. You will be incredibly well taken care of, fed and watered in the evenings. It’s a winning formula and we guarantee you won’t want to leave!

Is this holiday for you?

This holiday is centre-based making it ideal for anyone who likes a walking holiday with the option to opt in and out of the walks, a highlight of the holiday are the evenings spent relaxing and socialising alongside enjoying some excellent home-cooked food! We will enjoy 5 varied day walks during our week, each designed to show off the best of the region. We will be walking for between 4 – 6 …

This holiday is centre-based making it ideal for anyone who likes a walking holiday with the option to opt in and out of the walks, a highlight of the holiday are the evenings spent relaxing and socialising alongside enjoying some excellent home-cooked food! We will enjoy 5 varied day walks during our week, each designed to show off the best of the region. We will be walking for between 4 – 6 hours on these days, with daily accumulative ascent and descents varying from 200 – 600m and covering distances of 10 -15 km. We will be walking on a mix of quiet rural paths, well defined coastal trails, over some rougher trails and rocky sections and along beaches. There will be no more than 600m of accumulative ascent on any one day, but as we will be walking from the cliff tops, down to bays/beaches and vice versa on several occasions there will be a few short and sharp inclines! While there is sufficient walking on each day to satisfy regular hikers, it is intended that this should be a relaxing holiday with a gentle pace.

Why KE?

This is the perfect mix of walking, sunshine, peace and tranquility, delicious food, good company AND it's great value. Don't believe us? Just take a look at all the wonderful 5 Star reviews from happy KE travellers!

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Tav Kelly
Tav Kelly

Brand and PR Marketing Manager

About Tav:

An adventure lover and outdoor enthusiast, Tav’s passion for travel started at the early age of 18 while travelling around Australia. Since then she has travelled and lived all over the world. She has explored the countries of South America including Peru, Bolivia, Patagonia, Argentina and Ecuador, travelled around India and Goa, explored Thailand and Malaysia in SE Asia and spent time travelling through various countries in Europe. She lived in the French Alps for a few years working as a ski guide and running a hotel for skiers and mountain bikers, before settling in the Lake District back in 2013. Tav has travelled on a number of KE trips with her top favourites including climbing the Volcanoes of Indonesia and skiing the Kings Trail in Sweden. Closely followed by her trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and trekking in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her biggest challenge to date was racing to the Magnetic north pole on skis across the sea ice in a team of 3 back in 2012. She dreams of cycling around the world (or at least from the north to south of New Zealand) and next on the bucket list is the Philippines, Vietnam, more ski touring and Jordan. Tav currently lives in Keswick with her husband and their two faithful dogs.

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