Delights Of The Western Algarve

If you are looking at this one-week holiday, why not extend your adventure to a full fortnight by joining us on Algarve Odyssey. – an unforgettable two-week journey through one of Portugal’s most captivating regions?

The western Algarve offers a glorious and ever-changing blend of coastal, mountain, and inland landscapes. The area’s varied geology gives rise to an extraordinary range of scenery – from rugged granite mountains and dramatic limestone escarpments to sheer sea cliffs and rolling countryside. This natural diversity is beautifully complemented by the Algarve’s rich flora and fauna, making it a paradise for nature lovers and walkers alike.

Throughout your stay, you’ll explore stunning cliff-top paths offering panoramic ocean views, visit traditional Algarvian villages with whitewashed houses and cobbled streets, and discover the peaceful beauty of the Rio Arade valley, walking past lemon and olive groves to the historic Moorish town of Silves. Along the coast, highlights include the dramatic “Seven Hanging Valleys” walk to Carvoeiro – one of Europe’s most scenic coastal trails – and beautiful walks from Alvor to Portimão, passing through the bird-rich Alvor estuary.

You’ll also enjoy a coastal walk from the charming town of Lagos to the fishing village of Burgau, taking in windswept headlands and hidden coves. The adventure concludes at Europe’s south-western tip in the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, a wild and unspoiled region of cliffs, beaches, and open sea.

Please refer to the individual Holiday Information Sheets for further details regarding your accommodation and daily itineraries.