Portugal Green Walks

Enjoy fresh mountain air, magnificent scenery and observe traditional agricultural practices in the isolated rural communities of Portugal’s only national park. Discover shepherd’s shelters, a medieval castle, a Mountain sanctuary, a traditional wolf trap, an enormous dam, oak forests, wildflowers and crystal-clear waterways. Explore picturesque yet authentic villages in the foothills of the Amarela Mountains where tiny terraced plots and vineyards surround clusters of granite cottages. You’ll see evidence of age-old farming practices such as stone grain stores and the ancient water mills that were essential for grinding corn and wheat in these remote, self-sufficient communities. Follow ...Read more >

We’ve selected our favourite experiences from some of our other tours in three very different parts of Northern Portugal, namely the Douro Valley, Peneda-Gerês National Park and the coastal Minho area to give you an intoxicating taste of this diverse region. Your Northern Portugal adventure begins with 2 days spent walking through the beautiful Douro wine region. Next, you’re off to the wilder, rugged beauty of the Peneda-Gerês National Park. From the mountains, you’ll head to the historical town of Caminha, at the very tip of Portugal, to walk to the charming riverside city of Viana do Castelo.Read more >

1-week self-guided hiking vacation through the unexplored, rural side of the Douro wine region After making your way from Porto to the riverside town of Peso da Régua, you’ll spend most of the week in the area south of the Douro River, in places where few tourists venture. The wine production here is mostly smaller producers, which means a greater variety of vineyard patterns and a very local feel to the experience. You will also experience the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of the Alto Douro wine region, which spreads out from both banks of the Douro River, from multiple vantage points that give you a sense of its magnitude. As well as wine, the Douro is famous for producing cherries, ...Read more >

Spend a week exploring the beautiful and diverse coastline north of Porto on this gently-paced self-guided coastal trail. Discover historical towns, traditional villages, fishing communities and delightful beaches and countryside. The northwest coast of Portugal is known as the Costa Verde or Green Coast thanks to the abundance of vegetation that backs onto it and the not-so distant mountains of the Minho countryside. As you head north from Porto on this 8-day self-guided walking vacation, you’ll experience the ever-changing coastal landscape of wide sandy beaches, rocky coves, pebble beaches, pleasant seaside towns and fishing villages. You’ll also spend time in the small historical city ...Read more >

If you’d rather take your time over your Camino de Santiago and enjoy your surroundings, our Easy Camino is designed with you in mind. Stage lengths range from 7 to 18 kilometres (4.3 to 11.2 miles) per day so that you will have time and energy to explore the places you visit instead of punishing yourself with a more demanding itinerary. Setting off from the medieval border town of Tui, you will cover the distance required to qualify for your pilgrim passport (compostela). The 116 km journey is divided into 9 walking days that take you through gorgeous forests, fields and villages in the Galician countryside as well as interesting towns and cities such as Pontevedra, the spa town of Caldas ...Read more >

From Valença, you’ll cross the border formed by the River Minho and head north through Galicia to the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela. Compare the former rival towns of Valença and Tui before entering wooded countryside on your way to historical Galician towns and cities such as Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón. On the way, you’ll pass through countless hamlets and villages where time appears to have stood still and locals still use traditional methods to cultivate their crops. This route offers plenty of opportunities to taste the fresh produce, including mussels from the Ria de Vigo and oysters in Arcade, and locally produced wine as you follow this well-worn ...Read more >

With this self-guided program, you can follow the Portuguese way to Saint James (Santiago) in total autonomy and freedom. Don’t worry with the details, and enjoy this unforgettable experience. We organize the accommodation and all the paperwork. Walk with the reliability of our road-book and the security of our emergency support. For added convenience we also offer the service of luggage transportation between the hotels. From the old town of Oporto to the medieval town of Santiago de Compostela, crossing the beautiful regions of northern Portugal and Galicia, the Portuguese Way of Santiago is an unforgettable journey.Read more >

Walk the drunken curves of the Douro Valley on this relaxed walking vacation, with plenty of wine tastings thrown in. It makes sense to start the vacation in Porto – not just because it’s a beautiful city, but because this is the end point of the Douro river itself, before it flows into the sea. A train or boat upstream eventually leads you into the Douro valley itself, where the walking can begin. This is a moderate walking vacation. Your walking routes, on unpaved and sometimes rugged tracks, range from three to 10 miles long, with some climbs, but the hiking can be tailored to your energy levels. Too tired for a hill? A taxi can replace part of the trail. As you walk you’ll discover why ...Read more >

The Portuguese Way long distance walking route is part of the world-famous network of paths known as the Camino de Santiago. The route designers of this trip have cherry-picked the best bit of the Camino for your enjoyment. Walking a section of the Camino connects you with hundreds of thousands of other walkers, all on pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. This vacation features two days of walking on the Central Camino route. You’ll walk right up to within sniffing distance of Spain. You’ll then follow the River Minho down to the coast, where you’ll pick up a section of the coastal route along Portugal’s Costa Verde (Green Coast), back south, ending in the town of Viano de Castelo. ...Read more >

This amazing experience takes you back in time to prehistoric lands where Paleolithic rock art has been discovered near the Douro and Côa Rivers. The dramatic cliffs and rock formations of the Douro International Natural Park are home to endangered birds like Egyptian vultures. Stay on a working wine estate and olive farm while you explore the dramatic countryside, history and local traditions of the Douro International Natural Park. In the Côa Valley Archaeological Park, you’ll be staying in a shepherding village and get to visit a local cheese producer. A highlight of the experience is a night visit to the Palaeolithic rock art site on the banks of the Côa River. Start and end this ...Read more >

Walk along sandy beaches and through historical coastal towns of northern Portugal, the rugged Galician coastline and beautiful beaches of Baiona before joining the central Camino in Redondela. After visiting the 12th century Porto Cathedral, spend the first part of your Camino by the ocean as you head to the attractive town of Vila do Conde, famous for its lace-making and naval history. Pass through the seaside towns of Povoa da Varzim, Esposende and Vila Praia da Âncora, all of which offer great seafood, especially octopus. Delve into the architecture and culture of Viana do Castelo and visit the hilltop Santa Luzia basilica. The last town in Portugal is Caminha, strategically located ...Read more >

If you start your Camino in Baiona you will have the opportunity to walk the Coastal Camino for the first couple of days, before you reach the main route and continue to Santiago. Baiona, both a tourist destination and an active fishing port, is located in the south of the Rias Baixas region, and is protected from the open sea by a breathtakingly beautiful bay. Baiona is a coastal town that was the focus for trade in the region until the spectacular development of Vigo that took place at the end of the 19th century. Movement on the Vigo estuary is marked by commercial and fishing vessels, all under the watchful eye of Baiona, located alongside Cape Silleiro. The town’s most attractive ...Read more >