Remote Coastal Trails of Portugal (POR): 7-Nights

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Explore the gleaming waterfront harbours, beautiful coves and long sandy beaches of the Cyclades Islands. Travelling by ferry we visit the islands of Syros, Paros, Santorini and Naxos. Join us for exploratory walks or relax in beachside taverns enjoying the local cuisine. Syros is the capital of the Cyclades and whilst here we walk to the remarkable

Based in the historically important small coastal town of Sagres, this walking holiday explores a remote corner of Portugal. Following beautiful coastal paths to discover impressive cliffs, quiet sandy beaches and remote inland villages, walk the last section of the long distance path ‘Rota Vicentina’ to Cabo Sao Vicente, the lighthouse at the most southwesterly point of Europe, and pass the remarkable rock formations at Ponta de Piedade south of Lagos. Sample the delicious local cuisine and crisp wines en route. The climate is ideal for walking, including early and late in the year.

What’s Included: Meals – Breakfast: 7, Transport – Bus/Minibus/Public Bus/Taxi, Accommodation – 7 nights standard hotel, Trip Staff – Explore Tour Leader/Driver(s)

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October 15, 22, 29
November 12

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 14, 21, 28
May 5, 19
September 8, 15, 22, 25, 29
October 6, 13, 16, 20, 27
November 3, 17

8 Days

7 Meals

Adventure & Active Travel

Europe

Explore Travel

Guided Tours

Destination

Portugal
Arrival City

Faro, Portugal
Departure City

Faro, Portugal
Activity Level

Easy To Moderate: This grade is ideal if you want to enjoy both easy and moderate level walks on the same tour. You’ll be walking mainly on good paths and at low altitude, with occasional more demanding ascents or descents. Trek details Walks on 5 days for between 3 to 4.5 hours mainly along coastal paths, with an additional optional walk on day 5.
Passenger Limit

10-16: Maximum group size ranges from between 6 to 20 people, depending on the type of trip, the transport and accommodation used and activities included. We rarely have groups that are smaller than five or six people and the average is 12 people plus an Explore leader.

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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 either the Hotel Navigator or Casa Azul, both a short walk from Mareta Beach and the centre of Sagres town - please refer to your final booking documents for confirmation of where you are staying. 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 to receive a complimentary 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.

Accommodation: Hotel Navigator (or similar)

Meals Provided: None

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 walk is expected to take around four hours with 150 metres of combined ascent and descent.

Accommodation: Hotel Navigator (or similar)

Meals Provided: Breakfast

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 public bus. Today's moderate 13 kilometre walk is expected to take around four hours with 180 metres of ascent and descent, along a coastal path.

Accommodation: Hotel Navigator (or similar)

Meals Provided: Breakfast

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 walk is expected to take around four hour and a-half with 150 metres of ascent and 260 metres of descent along a marked trail.

Accommodation: Hotel Navigator (or similar)

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Free day; opportunity to go and visit Lagos

Today is a free day to relax by the hotel pool 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.

Accommodation: Hotel Navigator (or similar)

Meals Provided: Breakfast

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 one 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 beach via Benagil beach. At the end of the walk, you can relax at Carvoeiro beach. Today's moderate 11 kilometre walk is expected to take around four hours with 400 metres of ascent and descent, with some steep sections.

Accommodation: Hotel Navigator (or similar)

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Coastal walk from Igrina 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 walk is expected to take around three hours, along a flat coastal path.

Accommodation: Hotel Navigator (or similar)

Meals Provided: Breakfast

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 to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you need to depart from Faro Airport (FAO) which is around one hour 30 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Meals Provided: Breakfast

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Remote Coastal Trails of Portugal (POR): 7-Nights