Walking the Algarve's South West
Walking the Algarve's South West
11 Days Starting and ending in Sagres
Visiting: Sagres, Sítio da Pedralva, Vila do Bispo, Burgau, Lagos, Figueira
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W10AV
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
From:
$2900 (USD)Tour Overview
Escape the busy tourist spots of the Algarve and discover the unspoilt Sagres Peninsula, a region of spectacular natural beauty with rugged cliffs, dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches and lush countryside. On our 10-night walking holiday, a mixture of forest, valley and coastal trails take you inland and along Portugal's west and south coast, affording breathtaking views and some truly memorable moments.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive At Sagres
Location: Sagres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Memmo Baleeira
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive at your hotel in the coastal town of Sagres.Â
Day 2 : Sagres To Pedralva
Location: Sagres, Sítio da Pedralva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aldeia da Pedralva
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a 30-minute transfer you'll start today's walk, following the
Fishermen's Trail to the cliff tops and the glorious Amado beach. You'll make
your way to Carrapateira - perhaps stop for a picnic lunch or sample one of
the village's snack bars - before following the Rota Vicentina past one of
the Algarve's best viewpoints, on your way to Pedralva.
Day 3 : At Pedralva
Location: Sítio da Pedralva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aldeia da Pedralva
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The choice is yours today. You could relax and explore this charming village
or purchase some picnic supplies and follow one of our suggested walks! A
cliff-top route takes you back to the beautiful Amado beach; you'll enjoy
breathtaking views out to sea, with the return leg offering valley and forest
views as far as the Serra de Monchique. A shorter walk takes you along the
Marreiros plateau where you'll enjoy far-reaching views over the rolling
countryside below.*
Day 4 : Pedralva To Vila Do Bispo
Location: Sítio da Pedralva, Vila do Bispo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mira Sagres
Meals Included: Breakfast
After an enchanting walk through pine and eucalyptus forest you can choose
from two routes. One follows the Rota Vicentina and pretty meadows to Vila do
Bispo, whilst the longer route makes a horseshoe loop into the Costa
Vicentina Natural Park, to the Praia da Barriga (Barriga beach), set at the
end of a long and lush valley and backed by dramatic cliffs.
Day 5 : At Vila Do Bispo
Location: Vila do Bispo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mira Sagres
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you could wander the quaint streets of the village or choose to follow
one of our suggested walks. Perhaps take in the cliffs and viewpoints above
Vila do Bispo, or walk through a landscape of rolling hills and gentle
valleys, through the village of Raposeira, to the Guadalupe Chapel which is
thought to be one of the only Knights Templar buildings left in
Portugal.*Â
Day 6 : Vila Do Bispo To Cabo De Sao Vicente/Sagres
Location: Vila do Bispo, Sagres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pousada de Sagres
Meals Included: Breakfast
The undoubted highlight of today is making your way to the south-western tip
of Europe - Cabo de Sao Vicente. Following country lanes and coastal trails,
you'll enjoy some superb scenery en route and feel on top of the world when
you arrive! Take a tour of the lighthouse, visit the museum, or relax with a
drink in the bar before we transfer you (5 mins) back to Sagres
Day 7 : At Sagres
Location: Sagres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pousada de Sagres
Meals Included: Breakfast
If you can tear yourself away from the hotel pool, why not take a walk to the
Ponta da Atalaia and Ponta da Baleeira headland today? You'll experience
wonderful views over Sagres' impressive fortress and the Mareta and Martinhal
beaches. Alternatively, head straight to Martinhal Beach for a stroll on the
sand and a drink at one of the bars!
Day 8 : Sagres To Lagos
Location: Burgau, Lagos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Costa d'Oiro
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's stunning scenery and seascapes all the way today as you follow one of
the Algarve's most beautiful coastal walking trails. A 20-30 minute transfer
takes you to one of three possible starting points, depending on which length
of walk you choose. Each route takes you through the picturesque fishing
villages of Burgau and Praia da Luz with their whitewashed houses and
picture-perfect beaches - perhaps stop for lunch at one of the bars or
restaurants or enjoy a beachside picnic.*
Day 9 : At Lagos Â
Location: Lagos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Costa d'Oiro
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's just a 20-minute walk from your hotel to the Old Town of Lagos. Here
you'll find the 14th century walls protecting a tangle of cobbled streets
full of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, along with ornate churches, some
interesting museums and the pride and joy of Lagos - its bustling
marina!
Day 10 : Lagos / Figueira To Sagres
Location: Lagos, Figueira, Sagres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Memmo Baleeira
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's walk has some fabulous scenery! After a transfer (20 mins) to
Figueira, you'll follow a route through rolling countryside to the cliff-top
headland above Praia do Zavial, before continuing via the beaches of Ingrina
and Barranco up to the Sagres plateau. Cross the tiny Praia dos Rebolinhos
before a final stretch along Martinhal Beach back to your hotel - take your
boots off and enjoy the sand between your toes!
Day 11 : Leave Sagres
Location: Sagres
Meals Included: Breakfast
LEAVE SAGRES
What's Included
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Walking transfers
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All accommodation
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All continental breakfast and 5 evening meals
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Luggage transfers between hotelsÂ
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Route notes and mapsÂ
What's Not Included
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Single supplements
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Visas and vaccinations
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Travel insurance
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Food
All continental breakfast and 5 evening meals included.
The local speciality from the sea is the Barnacle Perceve, this is not
taken from the bottom of boats but the bottom of submerged local cliffs, it
is harvested by hand using a dangerous and traditional method,
which involves one of the two collectors dangling by a rope from the top of
the cliffs! They are a bit of a delicacy not too dissimilar to
mussels. Away from the sea the dried hams, salamis and chourico are as good
as anything that Spain or Italy can produce. The strange sounding
bread sausage Alheira is very good, invented by the Portuguese Jews during
the Inquisition to avoid persecution, bread and non-pork products are
used. Good quality meat is also on the menu, beef and pork are of a high
quality and lamb in season is superb. Vegetables are plentiful and with
big harvests of almonds and oranges, fruits are in good supply
alongside another local vegetable, the sweet potato.
The Algarve’s other surprise is the quality of cheese; from mild to
strong using cow, goat or sheep milk there is a great range of cheeses for
all tastes, Queijo de Cabra do Algarve, is a particular favourite.
Accommodation
You'll stay in a wonderful variety of hotels, all with pools, including a charming hotel in Sagres with wonderful views of the fortress and over the crashing Atlantic below; a rustic house in Pedralva (every house in the village has been restored to provide accommodation!); a well-restored pensao (coaching inn) in Vila do Bispo complete with spa; and a family-run hotel just 20 minutes' walk from the old town of Lagos. We've included five evening meals so you're free to sample some of the area's superb local restaurants.
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
8+ age people can go on this tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Luggage transfers between hotels
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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