Algarve - Mountain Top to Cliff Top

	Unique combination of hill walking and coastal paths within the Natural Parks of the Algarve
	Outstanding landscapes and seascapes
	Unspoilt villages still following a traditional way of life
	Rare fauna and flora

Walking tours in Portugal, Madeira and Azores

This independent walking holiday offers you the chance to explore the unspoilt Western Algarve. You will spend three nights in the Monchique hills before walking south through the National Forest and staying in the historical town of Lagos. There is just enough time to explore before setting off along the coastal paths to Sagres and 'The End of the World'. Much of this walking is in the Cape St. Vincent Natural Park, where the famous Algarve coastline remains unspoilt and undeveloped preserving the unique flora and fauna of the region and offering the visitor a fabulous combination of sights and scents.

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Arrival in the Algarve and transfer to Monchique.

A walk of two halves along the slopes of Mount Foia, through ancient woodland and then down the valley where traditional farming is still practised 14km/8.6miles. Overnight in Monchique.

Monchique Town to Picota, a 17km/10.5 mile circular walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Serra de Monchique with spectacular views down to the coast. Overnight in Monchique.

Transfer to Arao and then you walk through totally unspoilt countryside with panoramic views to both mountains and sea. You walk finishes by the Bravura lake where you will be met and taken to your hotel, 12.5km/8miles. Overnight in Lagos.

A chance to explore the historical town of Lagos and a half-day walk along the coast to the Alvor estuary where local fishermen collect clams and harvest oysters, 10km /6.2miles. Overnight in Lagos.

A very different scene as you walk through the Budens wetlands home to a wide variety of birds. Then up onto the cliff tops, taking you along the coastal path to Salema passing mediaeval forts and Roman ruins along the way, 14km/9.2miles. Overnight in Salema.

Through the Cape St Vincent Natural Park, following the coastal path and ancient tracks to Sagres, 16km/ 10miles. Overnight in Salema.

Transfer back to departure point in the Algarve.

	INCLUDED
	7 night's accommodation in a twin/double room with en-suite facilities and breakfasts
	2 dinners
	5 picnics
	Transport to and from your arrival point in the Algarve
	Movement of luggage during the week
	Comprehensive walking notes
	NOT INCLUDED 5 dinners, 1 lunch, travel insurance and flights

Arrival Point

Airports - Faro in the Algarve or Lisbon and travel to the Algarve by train.

Cost per person:

October to March: Ł395.00, $790.00 or 573euro
April to June & September Ł450.00, $900.00 or 652euro