Walking

The Algarve offers walkers a varied landscape of walking routes.

From coastal paths to walks along lakes. From green mountain walks to walks through fields of flowers and quiet valleys.

Pack your boots and fly to Portugal. And let yourself suprise about the other side of a sunshine destination; this warm place with an unspoilt nature to discover.

Outdoor-Tours.com knows the Southwest part of the Algarve very well and brings you to the most beautiful, hidden spots in the Algarve. Enjoy!

We can advice you on accommodation, pick you up from the airport and we are your local guide during your walking holiday.

See here our walking holiday.

Fitness level

0 I´m absolutely out of shape!
1 I have a basic level of fitness, because I have an active daily life;
2 I have a moderate level of fitness and try to stay fit with doing sports once a week;
3 I have a good level of fitness since exercise is important for me and I do a long bike ride or walk weekly;
4 I am a fit person and do more than once a week endurance activities;
5 I am addicted to fitness sports, and exercise almost daily and feel very fit!

Difficulty

I - Cycling & mountain biking:
A city & valley cycling on well-maintained roads & cycle paths:
B flat roads or downhill cycling on tarmac;
C double tracks with a few moderate up and downhill parts;
D single tracks with technical parts.

II - Canoeing & kayaking:
A mostly calm & flat waters with little current (< 1 knots) and some light breeze, easy & frequent landings;
B exposed waters with moderate currents (1 – 2 knots) and sea breeze, landing not always everywhere possible;
C open water with unexpected currents and strong winds, landing not always possible nearby;
D white water conditions with rapids and cold water, wetsuit and self-rescue knowledge needed.

III - Rambling, Walking, Hiking & Nordic Walking:
A flat & wide well-maintained roads with no traffic;
B gravel roads and double tracks with some moderate up & downhill;
C double and single tracks with frequently up & downhill;
D single tracks and rough terrain with stones/snow/water/mud and steep up & downhill.