Walking the Secret Algarve
Uncover the Algarve’s hidden gems on this group walking tour that highlights windswept coastal paths, bird-spotted natural parks and pine-scented peaks.
What’s Included
- Flight Dublin to Faro
- Airport transfer to hotel
- 7 nights accommodation at the 4* Tivoli Lagos Algarve Resort, Lagos
- overnights at centrally located 4-star hotels
- Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
- 5 x guided walks
- Escursions as per itinerary
- Taxes and charges included
- 1 x 10kg check in bag per person.
Highlights
- Witness the humbling power of the sea
- Enjoy the remoteness of the Algarve’s less-known beaches
- Walk to Cabo de São Vicente
- Explore the region’s rich migratory birdlife
- Admire Ponta da Piedade’s impressive rock formations
- Gorge yourself on delicious local custard tarts
There’s more to Portugal’s famous Algarve than blue-flag beaches, golf courses and swanky resorts. Scratch beneath the surface of this holiday mecca by visiting the wild western coast, where you’ll ramble through protected parks and traverse trails along burnt-orange clifftops home to lighthouses and forts. Stay in the port town of Lagos with its mosaiced lanes and church-studded squares encircled by 16th-century walls. From here, the Atlantic’s surf-worthy monster waves have carved elaborate sea arches and rock stacks along the coastline, culminating at the nearby Ponta da Piedade.
Accommodation
Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva
Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija
Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia
Prices
| Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2025 | €2899 | Enquire Now |
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Booking Remarks
Prices are per person based on two sharingInclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
Non-refundable or transferable booking deposit €300 per person (Full payment due if within 12 weeks)
Full payment due on confirmation
Optional Insurance available (call for details)
Single room supplement on request
Prices are correct at time of going to press, flight supplements may apply depending on availability of negotiated airfares
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Itinerary
Faro, Portugal
Fly to Faro and transfer to the 4-star Tivoli Lagos Algarve Resort located in the charming harbour town of Lagos for seven nights. There will be an evening brief with your tour leader, followed by a welcome dinner.
Lagos, Portugal
Burgau to Lagos walk. A short transfer brings us to former fishing village of Burgau, where cobbled streets and whitewashed fishermen’s cottages overlook a pleasant sandy beach. From here a spectacular coastal walk leads back to Lagos, passing surfing beaches other points of interest like Ponta da Piedade’s lighthouse and famous rock formations. The sea views are spectacular, making this gentle route a great introduction to walking in the area.
Walking distance: 8kms (5 miles). Elevation: 80m ascent/120m descent.
Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne’s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional Lithuanian dinner at Senoji Trobele.
Lagos, Portugal
Praia da Amado walk. Transfer to the village of Carrapateira, a surfer’s paradise on the Algarve’s west coast. We walk along the quiet trails of the inner Algarve to the dramatic cliffs overlooking the beautiful sandy beach of Praia de Amado. You’ll enjoy plenty of panoramic views of the ocean and coastline. After a refreshing drink in Carrapateira we transfer back to Lagos.
Walking distance: 11kms (6.75 miles). Elevation: 80m ascent/80m descent.
Sagres, Portugal
Praia do Zavial to Sagres walk. Transfer to Praia do Zavial with its beautiful sweeping sandy beach and impressive rock formations. Our walk follows dramatic coastal trails above eroded cliffs and passes several quiet coves on the way to Sagres, located at the extreme most western tip of the Algarve in one of the most remote regions of Portugal. The route passes many ancient standing stones, or Menhirs, evidencing human settlement of the area since Neolithic times. Explore the old town of Sagres before transferring back to Lagos.
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Walking distance: 10kms (6 miles). Elevation: 120m ascent/90m descent.
Lagos, Portugal
Free day. Spend a relaxing day visiting the town and enjoying the beautiful beaches of Lagos. Or if you feel more adventurous, take the train to Portimão to visit the museum located in an old cannery dating back to the end of the 19th-century. Then admire the original gothic portal and the beautiful interior of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, located near the Jesuits Church and College, arguably the most beautiful building of Portimão.
Lagos, Portugal
Foia Peak walk. Transfer to Monchique, a small town in the northern Algarve known for its fine views. From here we walk through the volcanic mountain range of the Serra de Monchique to the summit of Foia, at 902m its highest peak in the Algarve. On a clear day you can see from Cabo de São Vicente and the Atlantic Ocean in the west, to Faro in the east and the Serra da Arrabida Natural Park near Lisbon.
Walking distance: 9kms (5.6 miles). Elevation: 280m ascent/280m descent.
Lagos, Portugal
Cabo de São Vicente Nature Reserve walk. Transfer to Vila do Bispo, a quintessential Algarve village full of narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and peaceful cafes. Our final walk follows the Rota Vicentina rural trail, initially inland through peaceful countryside before reaching the coast and the top of the rugged cliffs overlooking Praia do Telheiro. The walk continues all the way to Cabo de São Vicente – the southwestern most point of Portugal and mainland Europe. From here we transfer back to Lagos for a final group dinner.
Walking distance: 6kms (3.75 miles). Elevation: 20m ascent/40m descent.
Faro, Portugal
Transfer to Faro airport for your return flight.
Notes:
Some walks may occasionally need to be altered or replaced in the event of adverse weather conditions.