Discover the Algarve through a captivating hiking program that takes you from spectacular coasts to verdant peaks. Upon your arrival in Faro, you will be welcomed by a local guide who will lead you on an unforgettable adventure. Over the course of several days, you will explore breathtaking landscapes, from the golden cliffs of Sagres to the wooded hills of the Serra de Monchique. Each hike, suitable for all levels, will allow you to savor the natural beauty of the region while enjoying local delicacies during outdoor picnics. Conclude your stay with a visit to charming coastal villages and idyllic beaches. An enriching and rejuvenating experience in the heart of the Algarve!
SUD EVASION ADVANTAGES
- ● Boat trip to discover the magnificent cliffs of Lagos
● Sightseeing day on the border between Portugal and Spain
● Wonderful discovery of Monchique
Day 1 - DEPARTURE TO FARO
Meeting at the airport according to flight schedule. Boarding formalities and flight to Faro on a low-cost airline. Welcome by our local guide and transfer by coach. Check-in at your 4-star hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 - HIKE TO TORRE DE ASPA, CABO SAO VICENTE AND SAGRES
Breakfast and departure westwards. The hike will take you to the highest point of western Algarve - the "Torre de Aspa", offering an unparalleled view. You will first walk on a pleasant path, then on narrow trails alongside flowering perennials, and cliffs with their unique vegetation. 15th-century navigators called this wind-battered rock the "end of the world". On this rock, the southwesternmost point of Europe, stands the Cabo de São Vicente lighthouse today. Next, travel to Sagres. This is where the navigation school founded by Henry the Navigator is located. Lunch will be a packed meal during the hike. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
2 paces – 1 level.
Day 3 - HIKE ON THE MEDRONHO ROUTE, SERRA MONCHIQUE AND PICOTA
Breakfast and departure to the hinterland – to the Serra de Monchique, a landscape of wooded hills with a subtropical climate. You will first cross eucalyptus forests and pass orange and lemon groves. Shortly before the mountain village of Monchique, you will begin your hike towards one of the highest peaks, Picota. The path passes magnificent gardens and farms. Slowly, the path ascends, passing through cork oak and eucalyptus groves up to large granite rocks, reaching the summit. From there, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Algarve. After a short break, you will begin the descent. Afterwards, you will stroll through the small park of the thermal spa with some free time. Lunch will be a packed meal during the hike. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
2 paces – 1 level.
Day 4 - SIGHTSEEING DAY IN VILA REAL DE SANT ANTONIO AND CASTRO MARIM
Breakfast and departure for Vila Real de St. António, a charming Portuguese town located in the Algarve region, near the Spanish border. Known for its neoclassical architecture and well-planned streets, it offers a pleasant setting with beautiful beaches along the Atlantic coast. On the way back towards the rocky Algarve, you will stop at the Castro Marim Natural Reserve, located at the mouth of the Guadiana River. Formed by lagoons and salt streams, seawater, and salt pans, it is one of the most important wetland areas in the country. It also hosts a wide variety of fauna and flora and provides an important habitat for thousands of aquatic birds, which find the best conditions for breeding and wintering there. The Castro Marim marsh is also synonymous with the protection and reproduction of many species of fish, mollusks, and crustaceans, and thus serves as a "natural breeding ground". Lunch at a restaurant. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 - HIKE TO BORDEIRA, CARRAPATEIRA AND VILA DO BISPO
Breakfast and departure; today you head west. You will walk along wooden boardwalks and follow the narrow path that runs along the beach, with an impressive view of Bordeira beach. In good weather, you can even spot Arrifana Bay! There are several viewpoints from which you can see the cliffs, dunes, and dense vegetation of this region. Everywhere you look, you will see fishermen with their colorful fishing boats in the many nooks and crannies of the Costa Vicentina. You will leave Carrapateira, cross the vegetation, and then arrive at Praia do Amado. Next, drive to Vila do Bispo for a self-guided visit. Lunch will be a packed meal during the hike. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
2 paces – 1 level.
Day 6 - SIGHTSEEING HIKE TO SALEMA, PRAIA DA LUZ AND LAGOS
Breakfast and departure for a hike from Salema to Praia da Luz. Praia da Luz was originally a fishing village protected from the wild Atlantic by the high basalt peak of Rocha Negra. Today, tourism has replaced fishing, but fortunately, this transformation has not diminished Luz's charm. From Luz, you will walk along the most beautiful rock formations in the Algarve. You will admire the golden cliffs and foam-kissed rock arches reflected in the blue sea. Finally, you will reach the old port city of Lagos with its fortress and lively old town. You will take part in a boat trip to the world-renowned caves located on the cliffs near Lagos. Lunch will be a packed meal during the hike. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
2 paces – 1 level.
Day 7 - RETURN
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the airport. Meeting, boarding formalities, and flight back to France.
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