Tag: coastal trails
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Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos
Sweeping vistas across the sea, beaches, and cliffs from a flowing coastal trail make this a great run to explore the heart of the Algarve coastline. The trail is in excellent condition and very well secured, which makes it suitable for any skill level. Alas, as one of the most popular walks in Portugal’s most…
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Cabo da Roca Lighthouse – Praia da Ursa – Praia da Adraga
This loop around the picturesque coastal village of Ulgueira touches the westernmost tip of the European mainland with its striking lighthouse, before following one of the most stunning stretches of the Portuguese Atlantic coastline featuring sweeping cliff-top views and strikingly beautiful beaches. Running the largely easy to moderately technical trails is great fun, but they are…
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Candelaria to Malpaís de Güímar coastal run
A moderately technical trail leads from the picturesque town of Candelaria to an easy, well-maintained track around the volcanic Malpaís de Güímar nature reserve. The route circles around a volcano, meanders through fields of cacti, and hugs a stunning coastline of black lava. From the impressive Basilica of Candelaria a road takes us to the…
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Lagos to Ponta da Piedade
This leisurely route starts right in the heart of the old town of Lagos and follows wooden walkways along one of the Algarve’s most photographed stretches of coast. A dramatic limestone coastline is formed of sea pillars and rock arches, which makes it an incredibly popular tourist destination. Start early and off season! After pounding…
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Vila do Bispo to Carrapateira
An absolute top run along one of the finest sections of the Fishermen’s Trail. It takes in a variety of sweeping coastal vistas, valleys, and windswept plateaus in a great figure eight circuit. Wide tracks sweep down towards a magnificent coast through fields of spring flowers. Perfect flow trails hug the clifftop for spectacular views…
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