The Cape St. Vincent Natural Park

THE CAPE ST. VINCENT NATURAL PARK

	Beautiful unspoilt coastline
	Unique flora and fauna
	The Algarve as it used to be
	Hidden paths and walks away from any guide books

Walking tours in Portugal, Madeira and Azores

In the Algarve there is a large protected coastline which stretches all the way from Sines to Sagres and then eastwards to Burgau. - it is the Cape St Vincent Natural Park. It became a protected area in order to preserve its unique natural beauty and fabulous flora and fauna. This coastline offers a unique walking opportunity, with a varying geology giving different coastal scenery, seascapes and wild life. This is the Algarve as it used to be before any commercial development – come and experience it for yourselves! You will walk on both the west and south coasts, visit a tiny nature reserve and discover the ancient standing stones (3,000BC) that are scattered all over the area.

You will spend 3 nights in a beautifully restored Quinta deep in the countryside close to the town of Odeceixe and then 4 nights at the end of the world, a small 4* hotel where your room will have a fantastic sea view.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Arrival in the Algarve and transfer to your accommodation near Odeceixe

Transfer to the picturesque village of Zambujeira where we will walk south along the cliff tops occasionally dropping down to unspoilt sandy beaches back to Odeceixe, 16km / 10miles. Overnight Odeceixe

A visit to the tiny but fabulous nature reserve of Esteveira, perched high on the cliff tops where you will discover a unique flora and fauna, 12km / 7.5miles. Overnight Odeceixe

Today we travel south and we begin our walk on the south coast of the Natural Park where a change of geology brings a total change of scenery and we walk to the town of Sagres and our hotel, 14km / 8.7miles. Overnight Sagres

Back to the west coast and a fabulous walk along long sandy beaches overlooked by black, brooding cliffs and up through hidden valleys, 12.2km / 7.6miles. Overnight Sagres

An interesting walk through part of the Sagres peninsular today which is scattered with menhirs (ancient standing stones) and cromlechs (ancient stone circles) 8km / 5.0miles. Overnight Sagres

Our final day and our destination is the most south westerly point in Europe – Cape St Vincent – a great walk and a fitting end to this great week, 12km / 7.5miles. Overnight Sagres

Sadly all good things must end and we return you to the airport or train station.

Closest airport – Faro in the Algarve or Lisbon and travel down to the area by train

Cost per person - 760 euro

Single room supplement: 80 euro (if you prefer you can also pay in GBP or USD at the current exchange rate at the time of booking)

Departure dates – November 6 2010, March 26 & October 29 2011

	INCLUDED
	*7 nights accommodation in a twin/double room with en suite facilities (3 night in a beautiful restored Quinta set in the countryside close to Odeceixe & 4 nights in a small 4 hotel in Sagres.**
	All meals, lunches will be picnics that we will carry with us
	Transfers to and from the airport
	Transport during the week by minibus
	Walk leader – Dr Julie Statham
	NOT INCLUDED - FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL INSURANCE