The Very Best of the Algarve - Group Walk

Forget your prejudices, 90% of the Algarve remains free of developments and golf courses

Rich and varied geology = a wide variety of plants and flowers

A beautiful, unspoilt coastline

Walk with Julie Statham author of ‘Walking in the Algarve (Cicerone press)
Walking tours in Portugal, Madeira and Azores
Walking holidays in Portugal
The Algarve - Portugal


Beginning in the heart of the countryside north of Faro we will walk westwards following ancient tracks and footpaths taking our time to just enjoy the sheer beauty of the landscape. On our way we will visit craftsmen still practising their arts whether it be stripping the trees of the cork bark or producing medronho - the Algarve's most characteristic alcoholic drink from the fruit of the strawberry tree. Our week will end with 3 days walking deep in the heart of the 'Cape St. Vincent Natural Park' - designated to protect the Western coastline from the developers. The coastline here is simply stunning and the whole area is home to a wide variety of rare plants and birds.

ITINERARY
 

Day 1



Day 2



Day 3


Day 4



Day 5



Day 6

A circular walk through the very heart of the Algarve, passing traditional hamlets and visiting the classified site of Fonte de Benemola, 14km/8.5miles

A beautiful walk through another classified site, Rocha de Pena famous for is flora and fauna and stunning views, 12km/ 7.5miles

A beautiful walk along the stunning coastline close to Praia da Marinha, you will definitely need your cameras here, 8km/5miles

A change of scene as we walk through the National Forest close to Lagos, great plants and tree and wonderful views, 12.8km/8.0miles

A beautiful circular walk on the West Coast along hidden beaches and up onto the cliff tops with panoramic views, 13km/8miles

Another day deep in the heart of the Cape St Vincent Natural Park with a walk along clifftops, beaches and through unspoilt countryside with time after the walk to visit the Cape itself, 16km/10.0miles




Walking in Portugal






Arrival Point – Faro or Lisbon Airport (travel to the Algarve by train)

Cost per person – £655.00, $1310.00 or 950euro

Departure dates – April 5 & Oct 18 2008

 



INCLUDED
 

7 nights accommodation in a twin/double room with en suite facilities (3 night in a beautiful townhouse in Estoi & 4 nights in a 4* Albergaria, Lagos
 

All meals, lunches will be picnics

 

Transfers to and from the airport

 

Transport during the week by minibus

Walk leader – Dr Julie Statham
 

NOT INCLUDED
Flights and travel insurance

Walking holidays in the Algarve