Portugal Hike: The Wild Algarve Coast

Sagres, Portugal Hiking & Trekking

	Guided		Notes
March	1,425 Euro		Per person / week
Apr, May, Oct, Nov	1,435 Euro		Per person / week
September	1,510 Euro		Per person / week

*Please contact advertiser for rates & availability for your travel dates.

Sagres, Portugal Hiking & Trekking

Active Adventure

Tour Highlights

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

Summary

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.

Typical Day

Programme:

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.

Age range, type of group

Technical Data:

Class:LANDSCAPE TOUR
Accommodation:Comfort (4* Hotels and Charming Guest Houses)
Region of Portugal:Algarve West Coast (coastal Hiking)
Duration:7 days / 6 nights / 5 days hiking
Begin:Odeceixe (Algarve)
End:Sagres (Algarve)
Overall difficulty level:Exigent (5-7h walking; low to high elevation gain)
Other:This tour has some exposed passes on the cliffs. Not recommended for people who feel dizzy easily.

Sleeping and meals

The price includes:

- 7 days with PortugalHiking
- Hiking Tour with a Guide
- Transfers from Lisbon Airport
- Accommodations (4 star-quality hotel and charming Guest Houses, double bedroom occupancy)
- 6 Breakfasts
- 5 nourishing and energetic picnics
- 6 Dinners (including our famous wines, our amazing cheeses and lovely desserts)
- Daily Fruits, cookies and water
- Luggage transport from Inn to Inn
- Car connections at some stages (when necessary)
- Documentation about PortugalHiking Tour
- Liability Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- First-Aid assistance on location

Rates

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)


Notes:
=> Prices per person, double bedroom occupancy, 4* quality Hotel and B&B
=> If you want a different date, ask us about prices and availability.

Sagres, Portugal Hiking & Trekking

Sagres, Portugal Hiking & Trekking

Cristina Henriques (View My Profile)
Being a Portuguese-owned Company, we know our country better than anybody else and we want to expose people to places and curiosities about Portugal that only a Portuguese knows! Our goal is that you visit Portugal …riding a bicycle!

On PortugalBike Tours you have the opportunity to visit our historical, cultural and landscape heritage in our National Parks, enjoy the sun and the beaches, and at the end of the day you can recover your strength with an exquisite dinner. You can taste our famous wines, amazing cheeses and lovely desserts, and sample typical dishes of each region of Portugal.

Travelling with PortugalBike will connect you deeply with the country, becoming part of its everyday life, observing details that typical tourists miss and enjoying spontaneous encounters along the way. You will rest in cosy and charming accommodations. We always choose 4-star quality hotels whenever possible in each region or Bed & Breakfast units. Our accommodations are always the best offer of each region.

PortugalBike Tours are designed so that we begin at a certain point and we end elsewhere. You do not start and end at the same place. We think that is the best way to discover Portugal ...riding a bicycle! Read the specific information about each ride to learn more details.

PortugalBike Tours have a maximum of 16 participants, and a minimum of two. Larger groups are also possible upon request and according to our availability. Our Bike Tours are prepared for one week (7 days / Sunday to Saturday).

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