Walking in Algarve

Walking is the best way to discover and enjoy all Algarve has to offer you.

Walking in Algarve
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There are several pedestrian trails throughout the Algarve where you might find several different landscapes, natural resources and cultural resources.

If you’re looking to find out more information about the most famous pedestrian trails take a look at this page:

Tavira Island Walking Trail

This is a pedestrian trail with nearly 11 km and average duratio of 3h30. It crosses the island and it lets you observe birds from the marine and humid areas. Over the sand you might find shelters and many conches.

Nécton Saltworks Trail

This trail will let you know more about this territory, the saltwork activities as well as the birds of this region. The trail starts and finishes at the Nécton building. This is a 700 meters circuit guided by a specialist.

Castelejo Environmental Trail

This is a beautiful circuit integrated on the Alentejo Southwest Natural Park with medium duration of 1h30 hours and 3,5 kilometers distance. This trail starts and finishes near the picnic area of Vila do Bispo and it’s a nice circular pedestrian circuit where you might take a look at some amazing sights.

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Why "Portugal Travel"?

Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

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Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal