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Algarve Coast (Authentic East)

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Your Self-Guided Hiking Tour Includes:

  • Top Accommodation with Breakfast
  • Detailed Itinerary, Maps & GPS Tracks
  • Baggage Transfer
  • Top Accommodation with Breakfast
  • Local Tips & Historical Facts to enrich your walk
  • 24/7 Support
  • Hillwalk Tours Account for on-the-go documents
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  • Day 1 Arrival in Tavira

    From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Tavira.

  • Day 2 Altura - Vila Real de Santo António

    7.5 Miles / 12 Km 4-5 Hrs 160ft / 50 Metres

    After a transfer to the former fishing village of Altura, a relaxing hike along the beach and sand dunes guides you to the lively resort town of Monto Gordo. Here, a pleasant boardwalk leads past fishing boats and cafes on one of the finest beaches of the eastern Algarve. The trail then enters the beautiful pine forest and nature reserve of Mata de Vila Real de Santo António. Look out for wild birds and elusive chameleons on your walk to the pretty city of Vila Real de Santo António, at the mouth of the Guadiana River which forms the border to Spain. Return to Tavira by train, past lagoons and orchards.

  • Day 3 Tavira Island (Ilha de Tavira) - Tavira

    8 Miles / 13 Km 4-5 Hrs 300ft / 90 Metres

    A varied and rewarding coastal loop that blends beach, history, culture and wildlife. You start with a short ferry ride on the Gilão River from Tavira town to Ilha de Tavira, a barrier island known for its golden sands. From the ferry landing, follow the wide, peaceful beach westward, with the Atlantic stretching endlessly beside you. Pass the iconic Anchor Cemetery at Praia do Barril before you can take a narrow-gauge railway back across the lagoon to the mainland from where you walk along the lagoon of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Stop at the charming fishing village of Santa Luzia, famous for its octopus catch, and then follow quiet tracks and paths through saltpans and wetlands. Keep an eye out for flamingos and other birdlife as you make your way back to Tavira.

  • Day 4 Depart Tavira

    There are frequent bus and train connections from Taviro to Faro, and then onwards to Faro Airport. Alternatively, it is possible to get a taxi transfer from Tavira direct to Faro Airport. Please consult with your host or the reception staff at your accommodation for further information for onward travel.
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