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Church of Santa Maria do Castelo in Tavira in the Algarve

Algarve based in one hotel

Enchanting Atlantic Coastline

5 Days / 4 Nights
Moderate Walking
56  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Church of Santa Maria do Castelo in Tavira in the Algarve

Nestled in the southern reaches of Portugal, the Algarve enchants travelers with its stretches of golden sandy beaches, stunning cliffs, and vibrant cultural heritage. Renowned for its sunny climate, the region beckons visitors with its charming fishing villages, historic towns, including Tavira and Santa Luzia, and exquisite seafood cuisine. A haven for beach enthusiasts and adventurers alike, the Algarve offers a paradise of exploration. Embark on a loop tour that unveils three captivating hikes, leading you through serene nature parks, breathtaking coastlines, and tranquil olive groves. Join us as we venture to this splendid corner of the globe!

Beautiful view of the coast in the Algarve
Beautiful view of the bridge of Ilha de Tavira in the Algarve
Hiker with sea view in Cacela Velha
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Your accommodation for the next four nights is located in the picturesque coastal town of Tavira. Make the most of your time by embarking on extensive exploration tours and savoring the vibrant atmosphere of the local cafes. The destination of your first hike is the fishing village of Cabanas. Along the way, you'll pass charming villages, and on the way back, you'll once again cross interesting salt marshes.

Fragrant orchards accompany you the next day towards the fishing village of Fuzeta. Via the lagoon and through the Ria Formosa Nature Park you finally reach Tavira again. The third and final stage takes you via Santa Luzia where colorful fishing boats adorn the lagoon, and onwards to the island of Tavira. Enjoy the beautiful nature and the return journey by boat allowing the sea breeze to blow through your hair as you reflect on the wonderful days!

  • Stroll through the old town of Tavira: The jewel of the Algarve captivates with its historic charm. The town enchants with picturesque alleys, a medieval castle, and the Roman bridge with its seven arches. Enjoy the ambiance with the numerous cafes, bars, and eateries, whether indulging in fresh fish or sweet Pasteis de Nata.
  • Flamingos at the Ria Formosa nature reserve: The expansive nature park comprises an impressive coastal ecosystem of lagoons, islands, and salt marshes. It harbors diverse flora and fauna, including a wide array of migratory birds and flamingos. With its picturesque landscape and abundant biodiversity, it offers an ideal setting for nature observation and leisurely walks.
  • Relax with your feet in the sand: Pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters await you during your visit to Ilha de Tavira. Nestled in the natural beauty of the region, the island offers an idyllic escape making it an ideal destination for a relaxing day by the sea.

Hiking in the Algarve isn't particularly strenuous, making it ideal for pleasure hikers. The focus is on enjoyment, as the delightful cuisine and stunning coastline encourage leisurely exploration. The paths are flat, with stages ranging from 13 to 16 kilometers in length.

These tours are characterized by the fact that one accommodation serves as a base where you return after the daily hikes. This will make your active vacation even more relaxing, as you won't have to pack your suitcase every day. Not only is your hiking holiday in Portugal organized in this way, you will also find hikes based in one hotel throughout Europe on our website.

Beautiful view of the coast in the Algarve
Beautiful view of the bridge of Ilha de Tavira in the Algarve
Hiker with sea view in Cacela Velha
Book now
To the online version
Church of Santa Maria do Castelo in Tavira in the Algarve

Algarve based in one hotel

Enchanting Atlantic Coastline

5 Days / 4 Nights
Moderate Walking
56  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Church of Santa Maria do Castelo in Tavira in the Algarve

On this hiking tour, you will explore the vast landscape of the eastern Algarve with its pretty villages, beautiful lagoons, historical art monuments, and extensive nature reserves. The Algarve is known for beautiful beaches and enchanting coastal scenery, but it is also a true hiker's paradise. Walk through vast lemon and orange groves and experience the scent of exotic blossoms. Dunes, pine groves, lagoons and salt ponds are home to numerous wild animals. You can often even see flamingos. Discover the local hospitality in cozy cafes and restaurants with fresh fish dishes and traditional specialties. A walking vacation full of pleasure.

Beautiful view of the coast in the Algarve
Beautiful view of the bridge of Ilha de Tavira in the Algarve
Hiker with sea view in Cacela Velha
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Livia Brunnauer
Livia Brunnauer
+43 6219 60877 165
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Your accommodation for the next four nights is located in the picturesque coastal town of Tavira. Make the most of your time by embarking on extensive exploration tours and savoring the vibrant atmosphere of the local cafes. The destination of your first hike is the fishing village of Cabanas. Along the way, you'll pass charming villages, and on the way back, you'll once again cross interesting salt marshes.

Fragrant orchards accompany you the next day towards the fishing village of Fuzeta. Via the lagoon and through the Ria Formosa Nature Park you finally reach Tavira again. The third and final stage takes you via Santa Luzia where colorful fishing boats adorn the lagoon, and onwards to the island of Tavira. Enjoy the beautiful nature and the return journey by boat allowing the sea breeze to blow through your hair as you reflect on the wonderful days!

  • Stroll through the old town of Tavira: The jewel of the Algarve captivates with its historic charm. The town enchants with picturesque alleys, a medieval castle, and the Roman bridge with its seven arches. Enjoy the ambiance with the numerous cafes, bars, and eateries, whether indulging in fresh fish or sweet Pasteis de Nata.
  • Flamingos at the Ria Formosa nature reserve: The expansive nature park comprises an impressive coastal ecosystem of lagoons, islands, and salt marshes. It harbors diverse flora and fauna, including a wide array of migratory birds and flamingos. With its picturesque landscape and abundant biodiversity, it offers an ideal setting for nature observation and leisurely walks.
  • Relax with your feet in the sand: Pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters await you during your visit to Ilha de Tavira. Nestled in the natural beauty of the region, the island offers an idyllic escape making it an ideal destination for a relaxing day by the sea.

Hiking in the Algarve isn't particularly strenuous, making it ideal for pleasure hikers. The focus is on enjoyment, as the delightful cuisine and stunning coastline encourage leisurely exploration. The paths are flat, with stages ranging from 13 to 16 kilometers in length.

These tours are characterized by the fact that one accommodation serves as a base where you return after the daily hikes. This will make your active vacation even more relaxing, as you won't have to pack your suitcase every day. Not only is your hiking holiday in Portugal organized in this way, you will also find hikes based in one hotel throughout Europe on our website.

Beautiful view of the coast in the Algarve
Beautiful view of the bridge of Ilha de Tavira in the Algarve
Hiker with sea view in Cacela Velha

Itinerary at a glance

Hiking in Portugal's most famous coastal region will take you to fishing villages, such as Cabanas and Santa Luzia, unspoiled beaches and nature parks worth seeing. Enjoy the southern flair and let yourself drift!

Arrival at Faro and transfer to Tavira. The small coastal town offers an old town worth seeing with numerous interesting buildings, cozy cafes, and a fish market, which you should definitely visit. You can also walk across the Roman Bridge and stroll along the Gilao River.

A comfortable walk along the coast, starting in the old village of Velha, takes you along deserted paths to the charming fishing village Cabanas. There fishing is still in full swing and an ideal lunch place to enjoy observing the busy life on the water. Through several salt pans, in which numerous bird species dwell, you walk back to Tavira.

To the west of Tavira lies the fishing village of Fuzeta, the starting point of your hike. You will walk along salt ponds and through small villages with colorful houses and blossoming fruit groves. On the shore of the calmly flowing Ria Formosa, you will continue along the edge of the lagoon through the nature park and finally across vast fields back to the old town of Tavira.

For the finale of your week of walking along the Algarve, you discover the island of Tavira, home of the region’s most beautiful sandy beaches and the extensive nature reserve Ria Formosa. It is true holiday bliss to amble along these beaches and marvel at little fishing villages like Santa Luzia, where countless fishing boats are bobbing gently up and down on the waters of the canal.

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Difficulty level

Moderate Walking

Daily tours with a walking time between 3 and a maximum of 4.5 hours can easily be managed with a good basic fitness level. You will hike on gravel roads, hiking and forest trails, and partly over the beach. The route is largely flat through the unspoiled nature of the Algarve and its nature reserves.

 

 

 

Difficulty level

Moderate Walking

Daily tours with a walking time between 3 and a maximum of 4 hours can easily be managed with a good basic fitness level. You will hike on gravel roads, hiking and forest trails, and partly over the beach. The route is largely flat through the unspoiled nature of the Algarve and its nature reserves.

 

 

 

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Our contribution to climate protection

56 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a hiking holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
Accommodation (53%)
Meals (36%)
Transport (1%)
Activities (10%)
100%

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 4****-Hotel Maria Nova Lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers according to program
  • Transfer from/to airport or train station Faro
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Half-board evening meal of the rich hotel buffet

Arrival / Departure

  • Faro airport. Organized transfer to start hotel and return transfer to the airport at the end of the tour. Transfers included in tour price.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Boat ride Tavira Island - Tavira, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 4****-Hotel Maria Nova Lounge in category A in pool view rooms and in category B in land view rooms
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer from/to airport or train station Faro
  • Welcome briefing
  • Transfers according to program
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Half board evening meal of the rich hotel buffet

Arrival / Departure

  • Faro airport. Organized transfer to start hotel and return transfer to the airport at the end of the tour. Transfers included in tour price.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Boat ride Tavira Island - Tavira, approx. EUR 3 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Our hotels

Relax in one of our charming accommodations on your walking tour

Travel stories for this tour

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Hiker with blue backpack and cap sitting on cliff edge in Algarve, overlooking golden limestone cliffs and turquoise ocean under blue sky.
Guests on Tour
Spectacular coastal experiences along the Algarve
To escape the cold Austrian winter, my partner and I are once again heading south this year—to Portugal’s stunning Algarve. From the plane, we already admire the coastline from above, and we can hardly wait to explore this natural beauty on foot. Upon arrival, the sea air greets us—still a little brisk, but already pleasantly mild. Instantly, I know I’ve made the right choice in picking this destination. From Lagos in the west to Tavira in the east, we hike along scenic trails and forest paths, through charming villages, and for miles right along the sandy shoreline. This year’s vacation is all about summer, sun, and sea—or in our case: winter, sun, and sea. Everything is in bloom, and the mix of colorful flowers and exotic plants creates a breathtaking scene. From the very first day to the last, we’re captivated again and again by dramatic cliffs, massive rock formations rising from the ocean, and gorgeous beaches—still completely empty in March.
Trees next to gravel path
Team on Tour
Algarve Hiking Rallye: Exploring Portugal's most beautiful coastal region on foot
As an avid Algarve fan, I was immediately taken by the idea of discovering the Mediterranean landscape on foot in the form of a walking tour in the Algarve. To beat the dull autumn weather at home with a hiking holiday in Portugal is a welcome bonus. The best conditions for a unique mother-son holiday. The anticipation is already enormous as we look through the travel documents. Portugal, here we come! The flight to Faros and our transfer to our accommodation in Tavira went smoothly. Everything was perfectly organized by my colleague from the travel specialist team! We explore the small coastal town and let the southern flair take effect on us.
Livia Brunnauer

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