The Wild Algarve

Five days hiking on the paradise in the unknown coast of the famous Algarve | Hiking Tour | Nature Tour | Guided Tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
1. Unspoiled Nature
2. The wild beauty of Vicentine Coast Natural Park
3. Beautiful, rough and incredible cliffs over the sea
4. Tasty Portuguese fresh fish and wines
5. Stunning landscape of this wild Coast
6. Typical villages by the sea
7. Beautiful fishermen beaches
8. Hiking along the preserved coast
9. Cape S. Vicente - the birds and the sunset into the Atlantic Ocean
10. Sagres - the south-westernmost town of Continental Europe.


TECHNICAL DATA
Type: Hiking Tour
Class: NATURE TOUR
Version: Guided
Region of Portugal: Algarve (west coast)
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights / 5 days hiking
Begin: Odeceixe (Algarve)
End: Sagres (Algarve)
Difficulty level (1‐5): 4
Exigent (5‐7h hiking. Low to high elevationgain)
Distance: 79km (49mi)
Average: 16km/day (10mi/day)


SUMMARY
Starting on a triangle that joins Alentejo, Algarve and the sea, this tour takes you along a fantastic coastline of rough cliffs and beautiful beaches on the Algarve Wild West Coast, one of the most well preserved landscapes all over Europe.
The entire Hiking Tour goes on SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park that boasts a diversity of rare botanical species, with very interesting flora and a variety of maritime birds that nest here.
The Natural Park extends itself along the Portuguese coast and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean!
During the trek we cross wonderful beaches and sometimes it is possible to take a swim in the limpid and clear sea. Cliffs are steep, almost 100m high and right above the ocean. Countless rocks and isolated islets complete this beautiful and unique scenery. The pleasant welcome in the villages and the rich culinary heritage of this region only serve to further ensure an unforgettable holiday.
This Tour will end near Sagres, on the cliffs of Cape S. Vicente – the place where the land ends and the sea begins – the south-westernmost point of Continental Europe. This is the place from where our forefathers sailed away on their caravels seeking new worlds and cultures five centuries ago!

NOTE: This tour has some exposed passes on the cliffs. Not recommended for people who feel dizzy easily.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1:
Arrival - Welcome at Lisbon/Faro airport. 2H30 drive to Odeceixe, briefing about the tour followed by dinner. Lodging in a Bed & Breakfast unit with a swimming-pool.

Day 2:
The Amazing Preserved Coast - 15km (9,4mi), level 4 ( Beach). Breakfast. Walking along coastal scenic fisherman trails. Starting from Odeceixe we walk along the cliffs where we can admire the storks’ nests; this is the only place in the world where storks build their nests on the rocks. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a Bed & Breakfast unit.

Day 3:
The village on the beach - Walking along rural landscape, then beautiful beaches including a village on the beach, and the amazing trails on the cliffs of Arrifana - 17km (10,6mi), level 3 ( Beach). Breakfast. We leave from Rogil and we go to the beautiful Amoreira beach and we go on to the village in Monte Clérigo beach. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 2* Hotel.

Day 4:
The Wild Coast - Cliffs and beach, stunning nature scenery all day - 15km (9,4mi), level 4 ( Beach). Breakfast. We start at Arrifana beach, one of the surf meeting-points in Portugal. We see Pedra da Agulha, a fabulous rock in the sea and we end our hiking at Bordeira beach. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a Bed & Breakfast unit with a swimming-pool.

Day 5:
Dark Rock Cliffs and beautiful beaches - Incredible trails on the cliffs, up and down, sometimes very steep, crossing incredible desert beaches! - 17km (10,6mi), level 4 ( Beach). Breakfast. We walk along the fantastic Amado beach with its red cliffs. Today trails are more aerial with dazzling views over deserted beaches. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in a 4* new hotel with swimming-pool, surrounded by stunning deserted beaches and wild nature of an unforgettable beauty.

Day 6:
The south-westernmost point of Continental Europe - Hiking on beautiful cliffs having Cape S.Vicente’s Lighthouse on the horizon - 15km (9,4mi), level 3 ( Beach). Breakfast. We walk to the south-westernmost point in Continental Europe, the place from where the Portuguese caravels sailed searching for new worlds; this is the place where the land ends and the sea begins. Picnic on the way. Dinner with the group. Lodging in the same 4* new hotel with swimming-pool.

Day 7:
Departure – Transfer to Lisbon/Faro airport. 2H30 drive to airport.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Accommodations (6 nights): 2 four* Hotels, 1 two* Hotel, 3 B&B. Double bedroom occupancy.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

DATES AND PRICES FOR 2012:
March 18 ‐ 24:
Guided: Euro 1425 (Single Suppl. + € 225)

April 22 ‐ 28:
Guided: Euro 1435 (Single Suppl. + € 230)

May 13 ‐ 19:
Guided: Euro 1435 (Single Suppl. + € 230)

June 24 - 30:
Guided: Euro 1510 (Single Suppl. + € 280)

September 23 - 29:
Guided: Euro 1510 (Single Suppl. + € 280)

October 14 ‐ 20:
Guided: Euro 1435 (Single Suppl. + € 230)

November 11 - 17:
Guided: Euro 1435 (Single Suppl. + € 230)

=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy in 2‐4* Hotels and Charming Guest Houses.
=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.

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