Walking in Portugal - Eastern Algarve
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- Walking trip based in Tavira combining scenic coastal and inland walking
- Discover unspoilt beaches, sand spit islands and olive grove covered hills
- Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and the food and wine of this region
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Our trip starts in the delightful town of Tavira. Our welcoming hotel is within walking distance of the old centre, restaurants and bars. Its location offers great views over the town and river from the rooftop bar and outside pool area. For those arriving on time ...
Today we explore the Tavira coast, walking through the old town out to the coastal marshland. This protected area forms part of Rio Formosa Estuarine National Park, a 60 kilometre strip of salt marshes, islands and lagoons stretching from Faro to the Spanish Border. I...
Today we drive (30 min) to the small village of Azinhal. We walk through gentle hills and low rising vegetation along the banks of Guadiana River (which marks the Spanish border) and on to the small old fashioned village of Odeleite. From Odeleite we drive south to...
Today, we walk from our hotel along the river, through bamboo and lemon tree orchards until reaching Pego de Inferno waterfall, depending on the season and water levels (spring ususally), there will be an option for a swim. Later, we drive back to the hotel by taxis. ...
Today is a free day to relax on the local beaches or explore the region more. It is possible to take a more challenging walk along the Seven Hanging Valleys trail. Taking a taxi to Praia do Marinha and from here walking to Praia do Carvoeiro along the spectacular clif...
This morning we take a short drive (30 mins) to São Brás de Alportel, the centre of the Algarve's cork production. We walk into the surrounding wooded hills past fig and olive trees and through the cork oak forests, learning about traditional production methods, there...
This morning we take the train to Olhao. Olhao is the Algarve's largest fishing port; we'll visit the morning fish and vegetable market before taking the small local ferry to Culatra island (30 minutes). The sand bar island of Culatra in Ria Formosa National Park is ...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Tavira. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Tavira 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 ...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Walking in Portugal - Eastern Algarve
Travelling in April the walks provided beautiful wild flowers and aromas of orange and lemon groves. The walks were nice and gentle but the trip notes were a bit out...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Walking in Portugal - Eastern Algarve
Tavira was a lovely base with lots of good restaurants. The hotel was very comfortable and a short walk into town. Peter was an excellent guide. The walks were varie...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Walking in Portugal - Eastern Algarve
Lovely friendly guide, and excellent hotel with superb breakfast buffet. The walking was easy going and relaxing. The included museum visit at the end of one of the ...
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