Portugal self-guided walking holidays

Self-guided walking holidays in Portugal, coast, country and vineyards, for individuals

A walking holiday in Portugal offers the keen visitor an insight into the true spirit and heart of this sea-faring country bordered as it is by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the sierras of the Iberian peninsula to the east. The country possesses a distinct cultural and historic heritage and with a walk across the landscape you will appreciate the background to the country and the influences of both its coast and its countryside. There will be sand dunes, mountains, river valleys, terraced vineyards, archaeological sites, ancient religious foundations and mediaeval strongholds. Deep in the countryside ancient traditions hold firm. Everywhere there is the opportunity to taste distinctive local food and wine. Walking can be on farm tracks and vineyard pathways, through pine, oak and eucalyptus forest, besides streams or on wooden walkways through sand dunes.

Our walking holidays offer

● Self-guided
● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place

Additional special interests catered for

● Wine and food
● Culture
● Cycling
● Watersports
● Golf

Included in all our walking holidays

● Concierge service
● Route notes describing the trail
● Maps

Call us on 01392 441266

Travel to Portugal

There are international airports at Lisbon, Faro (for the Algarve) and Porto.

By air

From the UK you arrive at Lisbon, Porto or Faro (for the Algarve).

Rail travel

Rail travel is a convenient way of travelling from your arrival airport to the place where you start your walk.

Our walking holidays offer

● Self-guided
● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place

Additional special interests catered for

● Wine and food
● Culture
● Cycling
● Watersports
● Golf

Included in all our walking holidays

● Concierge service
● Route notes describing the trail
● Maps

Capital Lisbon

Airports There are international airports at Lisbon, Porto and Faro, served by a variety of airlines from the UU.

Currency Euro

Size 35,000 sq. miles

Population 10 million

Average temperature The climate in Portugal is temperate and warm from April to October, although the north is generally colder. The Algarve is the hottest region and is therefore a very popular destination for tourists, while in the winter the Serra da Estrela mountain range in the north often experiences snowfall. The average temperature for July is 28 degrees Centigrade and for January is 16 degrees Centigrade.

Call us on 01392 441266

Here you will find a map of Portugal showing the locations of the hotels that we offer

Our walking holidays offer

● Self-guided
● Have extra nights added before, during and after
● Full route notes and maps
● Combine more than one place

Additional special interests catered for

● Wine and food
● Culture
● Cycling
● Watersports
● Golf

Included in all our walking holidays

● Concierge service
● Route notes describing the trail
● Maps

Capital Lisbon

Airports There are international airports at Lisbon, Porto and Faro, served by a variety of airlines from the UU.

Currency Euro

Size 35,000 sq. miles

Population 10 million

Average temperature The climate in Portugal is temperate and warm from April to October, although the north is generally colder. The Algarve is the hottest region and is therefore a very popular destination for tourists, while in the winter the Serra da Estrela mountain range in the north often experiences snowfall. The average temperature for July is 28 degrees Centigrade and for January is 16 degrees Centigrade.

Call us on 01392 441266

Steep sided valleys with vines with blue water of river Douro

DOURO WINE REGION WALKING HOLIDAY

7-night self-guided walking holiday in the Douro wine region of Portugal. 6 to 16 kms per day. From £1,010 per person.
Walkers on mountain path northern Portugal

HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHERN PORTUGAL WALKING HOLIDAY

8-night self-guided walking holiday in Portugal combining the Douro wine region, the Peneda-Geres National Park and the Atlantic coastline in the Minho. 3 to 22 kms per day. From £1,100 per person.
Wooden walkway over sand dunes

PORTUGAL’S ATLANTIC COAST ROUTE WALKING HOLIDAY

7-night self-guided walking holiday along the Atlantic Coastal route in Portugal. Easy to moderate with 8 to 18.5 kms per day. From £690 per person.