Walking the Eastern Algarve

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    [title] => Arrival Day
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Welcome to Hotel in Tavira. Unpack and settle in.
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    [title] => Along the Coast to Tavira
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                            [title] => Pedras D’el Rei To Tavira
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Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Total ascent: 30m
Our first full day explores Ria Formosa Nature Park – one of the most important wetland areas in Southern Portugal. Stretching for over 60km along the Algarve coast, this magnificent estuary is a magnet for hundreds of bird species migrating from Northern Europe to Africa plus a host of rare reptiles. This walk trails the golden sands of Ilha de Tavira – a stunning offshore island cherished for its wildlife-watching opportunities. After catching the ferry to Quatro Águas, we’ll admire the snow-coloured salt pans as we make our way back to Tavira.
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                            [title] => Livamento to Tavira
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Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Total ascent: 50m
Option 2 follows the same route as option 1 but lengthens things by starting in the inland village of Livramento. This is a walk to explore the Ria in all its glory following the park’s network of paths that snake between salt marshes, lagoons, and tidal flats towards the Ilha de Tavira.
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    [title] => Montes Serranos Trail
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                            [title] => Casa Baixas Circular walk
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Distance: 5.5 miles(9km)
Total ascent: 220m
This popular trail passes through the traditional villages that typify Tavira’s countryside. Along the way, we’ll enjoy far-reaching views over the Serra do Caldeirão – a gently undulating mountain range that forms the border between the Algarve and Alentejo regions. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of the impressive Bonelli’s Eagle flying overhead. With a wingspan of up to 180cm, it’s one of the largest birds of prey on the Iberian Peninsula.
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                            [title] => Casa Baixas to Cacopo Linear Walk
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Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Total ascent: 300m
Today’s longer route enjoys all the same highlights as option 1 but continues to the town of Cachopo. Alongside honey, wool, and cheese, this mountain hamlet is famous for its handmade copper cooking pots and traditional schist granaries. Dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, these structures are made from local slate and blend seamlessly into the sun-kissed landscape. Equally visit-worthy is the Santo Estevão Mother Church in Cachopo a whitewashed chapel that has been a place of pilgrimage since the 1500s.
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    [title] => Fuseta & Olhao
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                            [title] => Fuseta to Quinta de Marim
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Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Total ascent: 30 m
Our walk today follows the Ecovia, a Path that extends from the east to the west of the Algarve, alongside the Ria Formosa, orange groves and saltpans. This is an area renowned for its rich birdlife, sea salt quality and tranquillity.
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                            [title] => Fuseta to Olhao
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Total ascent: 30m
This walk follows the same trail as option 1, before lengthening the route to arrive in Olhão, with its historic narrowed streets, cubist houses, street art murals and one of the oldest, most famous markets in the Algarve.
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    [title] => Free Day
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Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest. Options include:
Tavira
Spend the day in and around the town of Tavira or relax on the beaches of Tavira Island – an 11km stretch of golden sand washed by the Atlantic Ocean. Separated from the mainland by a water channel, this paradise isle can be reached by ferry boat or water taxi. The ferry runs seasonally from Quatro Águas just under a mile from the centre of Tavira. Alternatively, you can use the tourist train which runs every hour. The circular trip lasts approximately 40 minutes taking you into the old town of Tavira and out along roads that border the salt marshes.
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    [title] => Vila Real de Santo António and the coast
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                            [title] => Altura to Vila Real de Santo António
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Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)
Total ascent: 10m
Our walks today explore the wonderful sandy beaches and charming fishing villages between Tavira and the Guadiana River – the watery border between Portugal and Spain. Option 1 begins in the coastal resort of Altura and continues through Monte Gordo to the town of Vila Real de Santo António perched on the banks of the Guadiana. On arrival, there’s free time to explore the upmarket marina area, take in the views from Faro del Vila Real de Santo António lighthouse, or stop for lunch in one of the many fine restaurants.
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                            [title] => Cacela Vehla to Vila Real de Santo António
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Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Total ascent: 10m
Option 2 begins in the stunning coastal town of Cacela Vehla. Located within Ria Formosa Nature Park, this seaside beauty spot is most famous for its impressive sea-facing fortress which offers excellent views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. After leaving Cacela behind, this route visits the picturesque seaside village of Manta Rota before rejoining the same path as option 1.
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    [title] => The Guadiana River
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                            [title] => Laranjeiras Circular Route
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Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)
Total ascent: 245m
This walk takes us along the course of the Guadiana River from the charming waterfront resort of Laranjeiras to Guerreiros do Rio before circling back via the scentic hilltop town of Corte das Donas. Along the way, there’ll be the chance to visit the Roman ruins at Montinho das Laranjeiras and learn about life in the borderlands between Portugal and Spain in the River Museum.
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                            [title] => Pontal View Point
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Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)
Total ascent: 255m
The longer walk on our final day ticks off several incredible highlights. We’ll hike up to Miradouro do Pontal to gaze out across the Guadiana River into southern Spain, explore the ruins of a once mighty Moorish castle, and follow sections of an old smuggling route once used to transport illicit goods into Spain.
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    [title] => Departure Day
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We hope to see you again soon.
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