Hiking towards the sun
You can count on up to 300 days of sunshine each year in the friendly Algarve. No wonder this region in southern Portugal is a popular holiday destination for young and old. But not only sun worshippers and tourists have discovered the Algarve - we hikers also count this great area among our favourite hiking destinations. Pristine hiking trails lead you past fragrant almond and orange trees, along rocky coasts and give you impressive views of the wild, deep blue sea. Idyllic bays and romantic beaches invite you to take a refreshing dip. Doesn’t that just sound like a dream?
Our most popular hiking tours in the Algarve
Algarve
On our enjoyable hiking holiday Algarve Hiking Rally, 8 days, you will experience the most beautiful landscapes and places in the Portuguese region and will always return to the same accommodation in the evening. Untouched nature, fragrant lemon groves and fig trees, as well as romantic beaches, coasts and hidden bays await you along the good hiking and forest trails from Tavira, Vila Real de Santo António to the island of Tavira. Have you always wanted to see flamingos in the wild? Then you have the opportunity to do so on the fourth day of this hiking tour: the moor and swamp area of the Reserva Natural do Sapal is famous for flamingos. Are you ready for an unforgettable hiking holiday with luggage transfer in the Algarve?
Algarve Coastal Walk
You love to hike along coastal areas and to breathe in the pure sea breeze? Then our hiking holiday Algarve Coastal Walk, 8 days is perfect for you. In eight days you will experience the impressive rock formations out of limerocks and sandstone, the wonderful hiking paths and idyllic bays, the endless beaches and the disctinctive nature of the Algarve. Starting from Lagos you will explore the wild west coast by foot, hike to Albufeira and Faro, on to Tavira and conclude your hiking holiday with the circular hike Vila Real de Santo António. Look forward to an unforgettable active holiday in the Algarve!
Algarve Coastal Walk with Charm
Experience coastal hiking in the Algarve, combined with a special feel-good experience! This eight-day hiking tour takes you from Lagos via Albufeira and Faro to Vila Real de Santo António. Picturesque cliff paths, quiet bays and extensive sandy beaches make each stage unique. After an eventful day of hiking, carefully selected accommodation with charm awaits you. Relax with soothing spa treatments and savour culinary highlights in first-class restaurants.
Facts and details about the Algarve
The climate in the Algarve
Those who like the sun will love their stay in the Algarve. With over 3000 hours of sunshine per year, the Algarve is one of the sunniest places in Europe. Perfect conditions for a hiking holiday. Don’t be afraid of excessive heat – the wind blowing in from the Atlantic reduces the high temperatures and creates a pleasant climate for active holidays.
- Our tip: We fully recommend the Algarve from January to December. Nice days are practically guaranteed.
The local cuisine
Could it be any other way in a region by the sea? The cuisine of the Algarve is strongly influenced by fish. The undisputed dish of the area is called Bacalhau. This is dried cod. Another Portuguese delicacy is the Arroz de marisco, which is a little bit like seafood risotto. Frango piri-piri is a hot and spicy chicken dish. You should definitely try a dish called Cataplana, which can best be described as the Portuguese answer to the Asian stir fry. Fish, meat or seafood is mixed together with potatoes, peppers and onions to form a tasty dish. Simply heavenly!
