Active vacations are among the most environmentally friendly and healthiest ways to travel. Traveling on foot means moving in a climate-conscious way while conserving resources.
Itinerary at a glance
This quaint coastal town is renowned for its dreamlike beaches and historic city center.
Hotel example: HS Milfontes Beach
As you embark on the second day of your hiking journey, prepare to be greeted by stunning vistas over Vila Nova de Milfontes and the Mira River, gracefully merging with the sea in this enchanting region. Today's hike serves as a perfect introductory excursion, allowing you to relish the magnificent landscape to its fullest.
Hotel example: Vicentina Rooms
Tiny fishing villages, reddish sand dunes, the fragrance of pine forests, and over 20 species of birds nesting in the rugged cliffs transform this hike into a sensory adventure. In the evening, in the coastal town of Zambujeira do Mar, you'll listen to the melodic symphony of waves crashing high above the rugged Atlantic coastline.
Hotel example: Rosa dos Ventos
Following fisherman's paths, your journey leads along the shores of Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, Machados, and Amália beaches. On your way to Azenha do Mar, you'll come across an untouched fishing harbor. An awe-inspiring vista awaits you from Ponta em Branco, showcasing the beach of Odeceixe and the estuary of the Seixe River meeting the sea.
Hotel example: Altinho B&B / Casas do Moinho
Along the Seixe River delta, you'll marvel at the biological diversity and relish in the fragrances of countless aromatic shrubs. Subsequently, you'll hike on the old fisherman's path, which is already part of the Algarve region, meandering through wetlands and coastal heathlands en route to Aljezur.
Hotel example: Vicentina Hotel
The hike leads once again towards the coastline, crossing the sands of Monte Clerigo Beach and passing by the mystical site of Ponta da Atalaia before reaching Arrifana. There, the next picturesque beach eagerly awaits your presence. As a culinary delight, you can savor the local specialty known as "Perceves," also called gooseneck barnacles.
Hotel example: Vale da Telha
Look forward to the enchanting "Vale Figueiras": towering cliffs rising 100 meters high, and beloved surfers' beaches such as Praia do Canal or the expansive Praia da Bordeira. Inland, the agriculturally cultivated slopes stand in contrast to the rugged coastline.
Hotel example: B&B Pensao das Dunas
During this exceptionally scenic stretch, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramas, including the Barranco da Pena Furada gorge, imposing rock formations, and impressive beaches like Praia do Amado. Your journey along the coastal plateau will lead you to your overnight destination, Vila do Bispo.
Hotel example: Pure Fonte Velha Bed and Breakfast
From Vila do Bispo, your path leads to the southwestern tip of the European mainland, Cabo de Sao Vicente. A unique ambiance awaits you at the cliffside and the renowned lighthouse. Following the cliffs, your journey takes you to the well-known fishing village of Sagres.
Hotel example: Memmo Baleeira
Departure or extension
Itinerary at a glance
This quaint coastal town is renowned for its dreamlike beaches and historic city center.
Hotel example: River Inn
As you embark on the second day of your hiking journey, prepare to be greeted by stunning vistas over Vila Nova de Milfontes and the Mira River, gracefully merging with the sea in this enchanting region. Today's hike serves as a perfect introductory excursion, allowing you to relish the magnificent landscape to its fullest.
Hotel example: Vicentina Rooms
Tiny fishing villages, reddish sand dunes, the fragrance of pine forests, and over 20 species of birds nesting in the rugged cliffs transform this hike into a sensory adventure. In the evening, in the coastal town of Zambujeira do Mar, you'll listen to the melodic symphony of waves crashing high above the rugged Atlantic coastline.
Hotel example: Rosa dos Ventos
Following fisherman's paths, your journey leads along the shores of Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, Machados, and Amália beaches. On your way to Azenha do Mar, you'll come across an untouched fishing harbor. An awe-inspiring vista awaits you from Ponta em Branco, showcasing the beach of Odeceixe and the estuary of the Seixe River meeting the sea.
Hotel example: Altinho B&B / Casas do Moinho
Along the Seixe River delta, you'll marvel at the biological diversity and relish in the fragrances of countless aromatic shrubs. Subsequently, you'll hike on the old fisherman's path, which is already part of the Algarve region, meandering through wetlands and coastal heathlands en route to Aljezur.
Hotel example: Vicentina Hotel
The hike leads once again towards the coastline, crossing the sands of Monte Clerigo Beach and passing by the mystical site of Ponta da Atalaia before reaching Arrifana. There, the next picturesque beach eagerly awaits your presence. As a culinary delight, you can savor the local specialty known as "Perceves," also called gooseneck barnacles.
Hotel example: Vale da Telha
Look forward to the enchanting "Vale Figueiras": towering cliffs rising 100 meters high, and beloved surfers' beaches such as Praia do Canal or the expansive Praia da Bordeira. Inland, the agriculturally cultivated slopes stand in contrast to the rugged coastline.
Hotel example: B&B Pensao das Dunas
During this exceptionally scenic stretch, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramas, including the Barranco da Pena Furada gorge, imposing rock formations, and impressive beaches like Praia do Amado. Your journey along the coastal plateau will lead you to your overnight destination, Vila do Bispo.
Hotel example: Pure Fonte Velha Bed and Breakfast
From Vila do Bispo, your path leads to the southwestern tip of the European mainland, Cabo de Sao Vicente. A unique ambiance awaits you at the cliffside and the renowned lighthouse. Following the cliffs, your journey takes you to the well-known fishing village of Sagres.
Hotel example: Mareta View Boutique B&B
Departure or extension
Other variations of this tour
Difficulty Level
Immerse yourself in the allure of daily hikes featuring subtle elevation shifts, calling for a foundation of good stamina. These paths wind through enchanted hiking trails and sandy tracks, unveiling the secrets of dramatic cliffs and pristine wilderness.
Prices & Dates
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Further details about this tour
Included
- Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels, guesthouses and country hotels
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- Welcome briefing (English)
- Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
- Service hotline
Optional
- Printed route book, per room EUR 20
- Transfers: Faro airport - Vila Nova de Milfontes EUR 225 per trip (up to 4 people), EUR 239 per trip (up to 8 people). Lisbon airport - Vila Nova de Milfontes EUR 320 per trip (up to 4 people), EUR 375 per trip (up to 8 people). Sagres - Faro airport EUR 75 per person (min. 2 people). Sagres - Lisbon airport EUR 450 per trip (up to 4 people), EUR 520 per trip (up to 8 people). Reservation required, payable in advance
Arrival / Departure
- Lisbon or Faro Airport
- Arrival from Lisbon Airport (LIS): By bus to Vila Nova de Milfontes, duration approx. 3 hours with 1 change in Lisbon), costs approx. EUR 15 to EUR 20 or directly from the airport by taxi to the arrival hotel, duration approx. 2 hours Arrival from Faro Airport (FAO): By bus to Vila Nova de Milfontes, duration approx. 5.5 hours with one change in Portimao, costs approx. EUR 15 to EUR 25 or directly from the airport by taxi to the arrival hotel, journey time approx. 2 hours
- Departure to Lisbon: By bus, duration approx. 4 hours, costs approx. EUR 15 to EUR 20 Departure to Faro: By taxi to Amoreiras-Odemira, duration approx. 30 minutes, costs approx. EUR 45 and from there by train to Faro, duration approx. 1.5 hours
Things to note
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Services & Information
Further details about this tour
Included
- Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels, guesthouses and country hotels
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- Welcome briefing (English)
- Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
- Service hotline
Optional
- Printed route book, per person EUR 20
- Transfers: Faro airport – Vila Nova de Milfontes, costs per ride EUR 235 (up to 4 persons), costs per ride EUR 249 (up to 8 persons); Lisbon airport – Vila Nova de Milfontes, costs per ride EUR 325 (up to 4 persons), costs per ride EUR 379 (up to 8 persons); Sagres – Faro airport, costs per person EUR 79 (min. 2 people); Sagres – Lisbon airport, costs per ride EUR 455 (up to 4 persons), costs per ride EUR 525 (up to 8 persons); reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance
Arrival / Departure
- Lisbon airport, by metro to the train station and by bus to Vila Nova de Milfontes duration approx. 3 hours with 1 change in Lisbon (www.metrolisboa.pt, www.rede-expressos.pt), or by taxi to the arrival hotel, duration approx. 2 hours
- Faro airport and by bus to Vila Nova de Milfontes, duration approx. 5.5 hours with 1x change in Portimao (www.busbud.com), or by taxi to the arrival hotel, journey time approx. 2 hours
- Departure by bus from Sagres to Lisbon, duration approx. 4 hours (www.rede-expressos.pt), or by bus to Lagos and by train to Faro, duration approx. 3.5 hours (www.cp.pt)
Things to note
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
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Our contribution to climate protection
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Our carefully selected accommodations, like us, are committed to lived sustainability. They are deeply rooted in their regions, work with local suppliers, provide attractive employment opportunities for local residents, and thereby strengthen local value creation.
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With the Eurohike On Tour app, we offer a digital version of our travel documents, allowing you to navigate confidently while on the road. By moving to digital formats, we help conserve valuable natural resources.
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Eurohike has been certified as a sustainable tour operator with the internationally recognized Travelife certification. To achieve this, more than 261 requirements were carefully met.
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Even though hiking vacations (and cycling vacations with Eurobike) are among the most climate-friendly forms of travel, they still generate CO₂ emissions. These are carefully measured using the “Carmacal” calculator. Through our commitment to selected climate protection projects, we aim to give something back to the environment.
175 kgCO₂-Emissions are offsetCO₂ distribution: Accommodation (64%)
Meals (23%)
Transport (13%)
100%175 kgCO₂-Emissions are offsetCO₂ distribution: Accommodation (64%)
Meals (23%)
Transport (13%)
100%175 kgCO₂-Emissions are offsetCO₂ distribution: Accommodation (64%)
Meals (23%)
Transport (13%)
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