Walking in Portugal - Remote Coastal Trails
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- Spend a week walking in Portugal along dramatic paths and coastal scenery
- Relax on one of the many sand beaches
- Walk to Cabo Sao Vicente, the most south-westerly point of continental Europe
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Our trip begins in the coastal town of Sagres, a small tranquil town with a picturesque harbour and several nearby beaches. This historically important port, linked to the early Portuguese explorers. It was here that Prince Henry the Navigator built his navigation sc...
For our first walk we travel by taxi or minibus to the village Bordeira, approximately thirty minutes away. Start the walk through hilly terrain before descending to the Atlantic coast along some stretches of rugged cliffs. Later, head inland again and end the walk a...
We arrive to the coastal town of Burgau by taxi for the start of our walk along this dramatic coastline. En route, we see the fascinating rock formations, including the photogenic rock arch, at Ponta da Piedade just south of Lagos before ending our walk at the lightho...
After breakfast we travel the short distance to the cliffs near Vila do Bispo village by taxi. From here we follow the long distance marked coastal trail 'Rota Vicentina' along dramatic cliffs to the lighthouse at Europe's most south-westerly point Cabo Sao Vicente - ...
Today is a free day to relax or go and discover the lovely, historic town of Lagos where you have the opportunity to do a boat tour along the rugged coastline and see the famous caves.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Today is a more challenging walk along the Seven Hanging Valleys trail with spectacular coastal scenery. After a bit more than 1 hour's drive to Albandeira Beach, we join the trail walking along the coastal cliffs looking out to natural arches, secluded beaches, limes...
This morning we take taxis to Ingrina, a sheltered sandy beach. From here we walk back to Sagres along the unspoilt coastline with the opportunity to stop for a swim in the sea along the way. Today's leisurely 10 kilometre/6.2 miles walk is expected to take around 3 hours, along a flat coastal path.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Sagres. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Sagres at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an ai...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Paul
Mar 2025
Walking in Portugal - Remote Coastal Trails
It's pushing it a bit to list this as remote coastal walks, seven hanging valleys is very touristy, with hundreds of people walking. The other four walks were great ...
Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Walking in Portugal - Remote Coastal Trails
Excellent walking week based in Sagres which is a popu...
Lee
Dec 2024
Walking in Portugal - Remote Coastal Trails
A great week exploring the South West coast of Portugal. Walks were varied and well set out. Our tour leader, Kathleen, was excellent. Relaxed, informative and knowl...
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