Full Description
A guidebook to 32 walks in Portugal's Algarve region. Exploring the stunning scenery of both the coast and interior, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike.
Walks range from 4 to 18km (2-11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-6 hours. They are presented in four sections covering the eastern Algarve, central region, south coast and Costa Vicentina.
Clear route description illustrated with 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 mapping
GPX files available to download
Information on refreshments, access, parking and public transport
Highlights include Cabo de São Vicente and Fóia (the highest peak in the region's Serra de Monchique mountains)
Notes on local geology, history, plants and wildlife
Contents
Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Geography and geology Plants and flowers Wildlife Brief history When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation What to take Waymarking Using this guide Eastern Algarve Walk 1 Barrancos Walk 2 Ludo Trail Walk 3 Masmorra trail Walk 4 Santa Bárbara Trail Walk 5 Fonte Benémola Walk 6 Rocha da Pena Walk 7 Paderne castle Central region Walk 8 Levada trail Walk 9 Fonte Santa Walk 10 Monchique-Fóia loop Walk 11 Caldas de Monchique to Picota and to Monchique Walk 12 Fóia-Penedo do Buraco circular Walk 13 Barbelote waterfall circular Walk 14 Marmelete circular Walk 15 Barranco do Demo Walk 16 Barão de São João art trail South Coast Walk 17 Albufeira to Galé Walk 18 Praia do Vale do Olival to Praia da Marinha Walk 19 Praia da Marinha to Praia Vale de Centeanes Walk 20 Praia Vale de Centeanes to Ferragudo Walk 21 Praia do Vau short coast walk Walk 22 Alvor boardwalk Walk 23 Lagos to Luz Walk 24 Luz to Salema Walk 25 Salema to Sagres Walk 26 Sagres to Cabo de São Vicente Costa Vicentina Walk 27 Cabo de São Vicente-Praia do Telheiro circular Walk 28 Castelejo circular Walk 29 Carrapateira circular Walk 30 Bordeira circular Walk 31 Fortaleza da Arrifana circular Appendix A Portuguese-English glossary Appendix B Useful contacts
