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Faro District walks
The seven hanging valleys from Praia da Marinha
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8.52 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,286 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lagoa (Faro District) (Faro District)
This unmissable hike in the Algarve connects two magnificent beaches: Praia de Marinha and Praia do Vale de Centeanes. The trail takes you to discover vertiginous cliffs, golden sandy beaches, chasms carved out by the ocean and, if you're lucky, you might even spot dolphins! It is accessible to families and does not present any technical difficulties.
Tour of Ponta da Piedade
3.48 mi
+436 ft
-443 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Lagos (Faro District) (Faro District)
Ponta da Piedade is a natural site made up of cliffs, arches and sandy beaches battered by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It is an extraordinary place to take beautiful photos at the beginning or end of the day.
This walk will take you around this headland, located a few dozen minutes' walk from Lagos.
Rocha da Pena (Rock of Pain)
3.96 mi
+640 ft
-636 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Loulé (Faro District)
All in all, an easy hike in a truly sublime, wild and rugged setting. It is a limestone plateau with scrub vegetation and magnificent views from the ridge.
Megalithic route in the Algarve
4.34 mi
+531 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Silves (Faro District)
This easy, well-marked 7.5 km hike is suitable for families and takes you back to the Neolithic era through a landscape of rockroses. Discover the many menhirs and necropolises that dot this "Vale Fuzeiros" archaeological route, as indicated on the sign at the start.
Circular routes around Cabo de São Vicente
7.66 mi
+292 ft
-279 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Faro District
A superb route offering the chance to explore the rugged coastline amidst unspoilt nature.
Ponta da Atalaia
2.55 mi
+233 ft
-220 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Vila do Bispo (Faro District)
A short walk in Sagres, the last village before the Atlantic Ocean at the south-western tip of Europe.
This circular walk will take you to Ponta da Atalaia and Sagres harbour, with views of the Fortaleza de Sagres and the islands opposite the harbour.
Le Barrocal, Chemin des Fontaines et de la Source
5.31 mi
+518 ft
-535 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Alcoutim (Faro District) (Faro District)
Near Sao Bras de Alportel, I invite you to discover the Barrocal, a region between the coast and the mountains of the Algarve. There are many cork oaks, whose bark is harvested, as well as many shrubs such as carob, almond and olive trees. On this easy 8.5 km hike, you will find fountains, a ford and a cave filled with spring water. The original name of this hike is "caminhos e encruzilhadas de ir à fonte", which can be found on the sign at the start, meaning "paths and crossroads leading to the spring".
Loop in the vicinity of Furnazinhas in the Algarve
5.02 mi
+479 ft
-489 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Castro Marim (Faro District)
This beautiful hike will allow you to discover the magnificent landscapes of the green hills of Furnazinhas in the Algarve. The route, mostly on wide paths, is hilly, with little shade and is relatively well marked (yellow/red) despite a few gaps. Do not expect to see any houses for many kilometres.
Roman road of Sao Bras de Alportel
3.37 mi
+778 ft
-600 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Alcoutim (Faro District) (Faro District)
A circular loop of just over 5 km with no difficulty in a scrubland landscape. The first third follows an old Roman road (Calçadinha) which is well preserved and has probably been renovated in places. The rest of the route crosses scrubland where you will discover a huge, isolated rock, which is quite unusual in this landscape. The last third is on tarmac but mostly on small roads.
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