Description

A guidebook to 34 day walks in the Algarve. There are 24 coastal routes, including the Coastal Path between Porto do Mos (Lagos) to Sagres and a further 10 routes in The Serra do Caldeiraom mountains. The easy, graded routes vary from 2 to 17km. Stunning scenery is seen throughout, from volcanic hills to dramatic limestone escarpments.

Seasons:
Mild, sunny winters make walking ideal late September to early June. July and August are too hot (average temperature 27.5°C).
Centres:
Albufeira (busy in summer), around Carvoeiro, Silves, Salir, Estoi, Tavira, Monchique, Cachopo.
Difficulty:
Not strenuous. Vary in length from 2.5km to 17km, with max ascent of 500m.
Must See:
Nature reserves, rural life, history, coastal paths, Foia and Picota, Palacio de Estoi, Mata Nacional (Tavira).

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