5 Fantastic Walks in the Algarve

1

Quinta do Lago and the Ria Formosa

Amble along the wetlands of this natural park that is a favourite with birdwatchers – you might even spot some flamingos! An easy walk with plenty of spots to stop and do some birdwatching.

2 Trail of Headlands, Lagoa

Experience the stunning Portuguese coastline from Praia do Paraíso in Carvoeiro, to Praia do Molhe in Ferragudo on this mediumdifficulty rated walk. Around 12km there and back.

3

Monchique

Serious hikers and forest lovers will enjoy the variety of trails on offer in this stunning mountain location. And there are plenty of organised group walks you can join.

4 The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

Another corker of a coastline hike and the most well-known – and certainly most photographed – in the Algarve. Rated mediumhigh difficulty and around 12km there and back.

5 Castelejo Trail

An easy 3.5km walk located near to the southerly end of the Costa Vincenta Natural Park gives spectacular views of the rugged coastline north of Vila do Bispo in the west.

For more great walks in the Algarve check out walkalgarve.com and don’t forget the paved boardwalk at Praia de Quarteira. It’s a couple of kilometres long, flat, straight and easy, interrupted only by the odd scooterists, small dogs and shopping opportunities, and if you fancy stopping off for coffee and cake, there are plenty of cafés to choose from.

Reference https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ CIRCULATIONAHA.122.061288 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/ jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2734709