Walking holidays in Portugal

For our walking holiday in Portugal we have something unique! It features the unspoilt inland area of the Algarve. We have designed the holiday to give you an unusual view of the Algarve region - a view so true to the spirit and history of the area you perhaps won’t recognise it. Old crafts, set by landscape and natural vegetation are still proudly practised; time honoured recipes remain in tact and the natural rhythm of the countryside flows on uninterrupted. It comes awash with wonderful sun., inland hills and valleys that are charmingly remote, untainted villages, an uncomplicated way of life and locals that embrace your presence. The walking is delightful but not too challenging with long views that inspire and close ups to treasure. You will live simply, eat traditionally and smile genuinely.


Our Portugal highlights

Basketware

The craft of weaving baskets is a dying art and a real skill and the rural Algarve offers a window into visiting these workshops

Included in our Authentic Algarve holiday

Foupana valley

An unspoilt, hidden and super picturesque valley, highly colourful in spring and summer with the dense cistus bushes and their vibrant flowers.

Included in our Authentic Algarve holiday

Firewater

A product unique to the Algarve is ‘firewater liquor’ which is distilled from the local ‘medronho’ or arbutus fruit shown here. Easily visible and picked in the wild.

Included in our Authentic Algarve holiday

cork

Cork is one of the natural species growing in Portugal and many remarkable products are on offer in the village shops.

Included in our Authentic Algarve holiday

Local dishes

Traditional recipes are one of the special treats of the less accessible inland areas of the Algarve. Olives. nuts and figs feature as local ingredients often in stews

Included in our Authentic Algarve holiday

Almond trees

The spring sight of Almond trees in blossom is quite magical. Numerous orchards dot the hillsides and nuts are a common ingredient in the local cuisine

Included in our Authentic Algarve holiday


Our Portugal Walking holidays