7 days tour

Walking The Algarve’S South West Fishermen’S Trail

Walking The Algarve’S South West Fishermen’S Trail

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Your accommodation reflects the best of Portuguese hospitality, you will stay in traditional 3-star hotels located on the Algarve’s stunning coastline and a fishing village. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration.For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.

Meals

The local cuisine is a sumptuous mix of fresh fish, local meats and fresh vegetables, accompanied by tangy cheeses and quality chouricos; all complemented by a superb choice of Portuguese wines. The local speciality from the sea is the Barnacle Perceve, this is not taken from the bottom of boats but the bottom of submerged local cliffs, it is harvested by hand using a dangerous and traditional method, which involves one of the two collectors dangling by a rope from the top of the cliffs! They are a bit of a delicacy not too dissimilar to mussels. Away from the sea the dried hams, salamis and chouriço are as good as anything that Spain or Italy can produce. The strange sounding bread sausage Alheira is very good, invented by the Portuguese Jews during the Inquisition to avoid persecution, bread and non-pork products are used. Good quality meat is also on the menu, beef and pork are of a high quality and lamb in season is superb. Vegetables are plentiful and with big harvests of almonds and oranges, fruits are in good supply alongside another local vegetable, the sweet potato. The Algarve’s other surprise is the quality of cheese; from mild to strong using cow, goat or sheep milk there is a great range of cheeses for all tastes, Queijo de Cabra do Algarve, is a particular favourite.

Others

Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent Route directions and maps Luggage transfers between hotels GPS route directions and maps

Not included:

Transport

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations

Guide

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. Your luggage is transferred and route notes and maps are provided. Please note: the walking and luggage transfers included in this tour are subject to a minimum of 2 people (in total) booked on the departure. A supplement (payable in advance) to cover these transfers and sole occupancy of a room will apply if only 1 person travelling on a departure date.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Walking The Algarve’S South West Fishermen’S Trail

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Vila Do Bispo (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Vila Do Bispo (Breakfast)

      Take the train from Faro airport to Lagos. Then you will be transferred to Vila do Bispo.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Carrapateira - Vila Do Bispo (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Carrapateira - Vila Do Bispo (Breakfast)

      Transfer to Carrapateira. Do take time to visit the interesting Land and Sea Museum for an insight into the history of the village and its fishing economy. You’ll then pick up the Fishermen’s Trail passing one of the Algarve’s finest viewpoints, following a lovely path through Bordeira beach, the beauty of pristine valleys, the picturesque villages of Vilarinha and Pedralva. Continue through a forest of pine and eucalyptus as you follow the Rota Vicentina, then a meandering trail through flower meadows leading you along a path and down to the pretty village of Vila do Bispo.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Vila Do Bispo - Cape Sao Vicente - Sagres (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Vila Do Bispo - Cape Sao Vicente - Sagres (Breakfast)

      Surrounded by foaming Atlantic breakers, Cabo de Sao Vicente marks the most south-westerly point of Europe. The walk out to the edge of the continent should prove to be one of the highlights of your week! You are spoilt with amazing coastal scenery on this wild and unpopulated route that follows sandy paths and gorse-strewn meadows to the very edge of the Iberian Peninsula. At the Cape there is a lighthouse, museum and small bar, offering wonderful photo opportunities.

  • Day 4 Day 4: At Sagres (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: At Sagres (Breakfast)

      Sagres is best place in Europe for observing migratory seabirds, such as scopoli’s shearwater, great black-backed gull and other terns. You can also enjoy dolphins watching from the coast. Alternatively, why not take a walk to the Ponta da Atalaia and Ponta da Baleeira headland today? You’ll experience wonderful views over Sagres’ impressive fortress and the Mareta and Martinhal beaches. Or, head straight to Martinhal Beach for a stroll on the sand and a drink at one of the bars!

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sagres - Salema (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sagres - Salema (Breakfast)

      Follow the fishermen trail to wonderful and peaceful beaches such as Figueira, Ingrina, Barranco and Martinhal. The trail will lead you to the quaint fishing village of Salema with narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Salema allows you to experience picturesque holidays in a secret Algarve. Here, privacy and sea views prevail, in a landscape that illustrates the perfect holiday postcard with the blue sea contrasting with the white tones of the villas. Transfer from Salema to Lagos. Upon arrival in Lagos, you will be greeted by the impressive view over Meia Praia Beach. The fort of Ponta da Bandeira watches over the entrance of this important port, where the adventure of the Portuguese discoveries began six centuries ago.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Salema - Ponta Da Piedade - Lagos (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Salema - Ponta Da Piedade - Lagos (Breakfast)

      Along your way, cross a confluence of several streams in Boca do Rio. Then, continue your walk until you reach the beach of Luz, a lovely stretch of fine sand which gently slopes into the usually calm sea. Further on, reach Ponta da Piedade, one of the most outstanding places in the Algarve. Rocks carved by the wind and tides for thousands of years form caves and tunnels in an incredibly beautiful spot. It is a beautiful beach with its own picturesque charm. Transfer from Ponta da Piedade to Lagos.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Leave Lagos (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Leave Lagos (Breakfast)

      On this last day, take the train from Lagos to Faro. Then, transfer from Faro train station to Faro airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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