Walking Portugal's Wild Algarve

All breakfasts and five picnic lunches are included.

The picnic lunches will include a mix of sandwiches, cheeses, cured meats and fruit.

During the week, we get the opportunity to sample delicacies and traditional dishes from this region, including fresh seafood and fish. The local speciality from the sea is gooseneck barnacles (also known as perceves); taken from the bottom of submerged cliffs, they are harvested by hand using a dangerous and traditional method, which involves one of the two collectors dangling from a rope attached to the clifftops! Away from the sea, the dried hams, salamis and cheeses are excellent. Good quality meat is also always on the menu. Vegetables are plentiful but, although vegetarian dishes are available in traditional restaurants, the choice may be limited.

Airport transfers are by private minibus. During the week, we have included some short transfers by private cars or minibus to take you to the beginning of the walk or back to our hotel after a day of walking.

We use three unique hotels, all with a swimming pool and two with spa facilities. The hotels we normally use are:

Monchique: Hotel Villa Termal Caldas de Monchique – Pure (nights 1-2)

This 22-room boutique property with mountain and valley views sits within the Villa Termal Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort. That provides easy access to plenty of excellent amenities, including an outside pool, several green areas and the Thermal spa. There’s also a restaurant serving a mix of traditional Portuguese and contemporary cuisines plus a selection of bars.

Aljezur: Hotel Vale da Telha (nights 3-5)

Modest but well suited for our adventures, Hotel Vale da Telha has a relaxed atmosphere and modern rooms with balconies. When it’s time to relax, head to the pool area, where you’ll find shaded loungers on a spacious wooden sundeck.

Sagres: Memmo Baleeira Hotel (nights 6-7)

Enjoy magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean with a stay at this four-star design hotel. The 144 rooms and suites have views over the sea or Baleeira Harbour, while the property also has an outdoor pool, plus a spa, heated indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna.

hotel: 7 night(s);

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Airport transfers (for those travelling on meeting our group flights)