Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 7 Breakfasts

Transport

Bus, Minibus, Public Bus, Taxi

Accommodation

7 nights standard hotel

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader’s ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

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Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip In Sagres
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Join Trip In Sagres

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 school during the ’Age of the Discoveries’. Our base for the week is Casa Azul, a short walk from Mareta Beach and the centre of Sagres town. For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Sagres at any time. If you would like an airport transfer today, you’ll need to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO) which is around one hour 30 minutes’ drive to the hotel. Should you miss the meeting, your leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. If your flight arrives early in the day there is s a choice of local restaurants and bars, and a town beach within a short walking distance of our hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Walk From Inland Village Of Bordeira To Carrapateira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Walk From Inland Village Of Bordeira To Carrapateira

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 at the lovely village of Carrapateira where we can relax in a local café before heading back to Sagres by taxi. Today’s leisurely 13 kilometre/8.1 miles walk is expected to take around 4 hours with 150 metres/492 feet of combined ascent and descent.
Day 3 Day 3: Coastal Walk From Burgau To Ponta Da Piedade Lighthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Coastal Walk From Burgau To Ponta Da Piedade Lighthouse

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 lighthouse. The view of the cliffs, lighthouse, and coast are absolutely magical. After spending some time absorbing the view, we return to Sagres by taxis. Today’s moderate 13 kilometre/8.1 miles walk is expected to take around 4 hours with 180 metres/590 feet of ascent and descent, along a coastal path.
Day 4 Day 4: Cliff Walk Along Rota Vicentina To Cabo Sao Vicente
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cliff Walk Along Rota Vicentina To Cabo Sao Vicente

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 - the subject of many local photographs. From here we return to Sagres in taxis. Sunset in this area is a stunning spectacle and worth making the effort to see. Today’s moderate 15 kilometre/9.3 miles walk is expected to take around four hour and a-half with 150 metres/492 feet of ascent and 260 metres/853 feet of descent along a marked trail.
Day 5 Day 5: Free Day; Opportunity To Go And Visit Lagos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Free Day; Opportunity To Go And Visit Lagos

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.
Day 6 Day 6: Hike The Scenic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hike The Scenic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

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, limestone stacks and caves at Benagil beach. The trail rises to pass Alfanzina lighthouse before arriving at Carvoeiro village via Benagil beach. Today’s moderate 11 kilometre/6.8 miles walk is expected to take around four hours with 400 metres/1312 feet of ascent and descent, with some steep sections.
Day 7 Day 7: Coastal Walk From Ingrina To Sagres
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Coastal Walk From Ingrina To Sagres

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.
Day 8 Day 8: Trip Ends In Sagres
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trip Ends In Sagres

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 airport transfer today, you need to depart from Faro Airport (FAO) which is around 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

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Walking In Portugal - Remote Coastal Trails (13 Destinations

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Itinerary of your trip Walking In Portugal - Remote Coastal Trails (13 Destinations

Day 1: Join Trip In Sagres

Day 2: Walk From Inland Village Of Bordeira To Carrapateira

Day 3: Coastal Walk From Burgau To Ponta Da Piedade Lighthouse

Day 4: Cliff Walk Along Rota Vicentina To Cabo Sao Vicente

Day 5: Free Day; Opportunity To Go And Visit Lagos

Day 6: Hike The Scenic Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

Day 7: Coastal Walk From Ingrina To Sagres

Day 8: Trip Ends In Sagres

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