
Tour · 7 nights · with Explore Worldwide
A small-group escorted walking holiday with Explore Worldwide along Portugal’s remote Algarve coast, following coastal trails from Sagres to cliff tops, beaches and lighthouses, with local seafood and historic towns along the way.
Highlights
Clifftop trails and sandy beaches near Sagres
Rock formations and lighthouse at Ponta da Piedade
Rota Vicentina coastal trail to Cabo São Vicente
Historic market town of Aljezur and Moorish quarter
Remote beaches at Praia da Arrifana and Praia da Ingrina
This week-long walking holiday by Explore Worldwide starts in Sagres, a harbour town once important to early Portuguese explorers. From here the route heads to the village of Bordeira, with a gentle climb before dropping to cliffs and quiet beaches near Carrapateira.
Journeys
Further days follow clifftop paths near Lagos with views of rock arches at Ponta da Piedade, and the dramatic Rota Vicentina trail to Cabo São Vicente, Europe’s south-westernmost point. The geological formations here—folded rocks, sea stacks and arches—reveal millions of years of natural history. On the way back, there is time to sample the local fish stew called Cataplana, or alternatives if fish isn’t your preference.
The latter part of the tour includes walking between Aljezur’s old Moorish quarter and the surfer beaches at Praia da Arrifana, finishing with a stroll along unspoilt coastline back to Sagres. The pace ranges from leisurely to moderate walks, with taxis providing transport between trailheads. Evenings are left relaxed, letting you enjoy fresh seafood and crisp regional wines in snug local restaurants.
Itinerary
Sagres
Lagos
Aljezur
Cabo São Vicente
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
The operator
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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