Walking in Alentejo
In the interior you’ll walk through aromatic pine groves, over gently rolling hills and plains that are studded with cork oaks, eucalyptus, olive trees and grapevines. On coastal sections there will be virgin sand dunes, deserted beaches off which storks nest on sea stacks, and fishing villages where you can stop for a bite to eat at a traditional seafood restaurant. This is Portugal’s main agricultural region, and the pastoral landscapes are at times like something from an Old Master, the green vegetation, fields of golden wheat and deep blue skies bringing on a mesmerising effect.
Our Portugal walking Vacations
Alentejo & Algarve self guided hiking vacation, Portugal
Independent coastal walking vacations in the Alentejo Coast
Madeira walking vacation
Small group walking tour of madeira
Sintra Natural Park retreats & walks in Portugal
Walking, yoga, R&R near beaches, forests, historic sites
Azores walking vacation, Portugal
Walk to Cete Cidades and the Fire Lakes
Coastal hiking vacation in Portugal
The very best walks from the 125km selection of coastal trails
Portugal walking tour
Self guided walking tour in Portuguese Schist Villages
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
Eco-friendly B&B, in Sintra Natural Park near lovely beaches
Walking vacation in Madeira
Walk through the wild and varied scenery of Madeira
Peneda-Gerês National Park walking vacation in Portugal
1-week Self-guided Walking in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Portugal palaces and coast walks vacation
An exceptional Self Guided walk in the Serra de Sintra
Portuguese Camino walking vacation
Walking from Portugal’s fortress border to Santiago
Alentejo self guided hiking vacation, Portugal
Walk the Fishermen's Trails along Rota Vicentina's landscape
Portugal walking vacation, Eastern Algarve
Scenic coastal and inland walking in Portugal
Easy Camino de Santiago hiking vacation
Last section of the Portuguese Camino in short stages
Algarve hiking vacation in Tavira
-The coast, villages and countryside of the Eastern Algarve
Alentejo walking vacations in Portugal
Coastal and hill walking in the S. W. Alentejo, Portugal.
Portugal self guided walking vacation in Alentejo
Drive'n'Hike in the eastern Alentejo.
Porto to Santiago De Compostela walking vacation
14 days pilgrimage through Northern Portugal and Spain
Alentejo hiking vaction, Portugal
Self-guided walking vacation through the Sagres Peninsula
Douro Valley self guided walking vacation in Portugal
Walking in Douro Valley through astonishingly landscape
Azores whale watching and walking vacation
Explore the hidden depths of the Azores
Walking and wine tour of portugal
Walking and wine tours through the very best of Portugal
Portugese Way walk, Tui to Santiago de Compostella
8 days pilgrimage through Northern Portugal and Spain
Portuguese Coastal Way walking vacation
The scenic alternative to the classic Portuguese Way
Rota Vicentina Fishermen's Trail hiking vacation in Portugal
Fishermen's Trail, S W Portugal self-guided walking.
Western Algarve short break hiking vacation
Cycle the undiscovered Sagres Peninsula
Walking and wine tasting vacation in Spain and Portugal
Journey from Madrid to Porto through the Ribera del Duero
Madeira walking tour, private departure
Explore this volcanic island in the Atlantic
Alentejo self guided hiking in Portugal
walk Rota Vicentina historical and fishermen's trail
Algarve walking vacation, west to east
Twin-center walking trip through Portugal's Algarve
Rota Vicentina
Practicalities
Our walking vacations in Alentejo are mostly tailor made and self guided. That means you have flexibility on your travel dates, and the route you take can be organised by the operator according to your interests and abilities. You will want to be in reasonably good shape, as you’ll be averaging around 20km a day, and on coastal routes there can be a lot of walking on sand which can be quite taxing. But generally estimates of walk durations are pretty accurate, and if you’re making good time you can stop off for a relaxed picnic or paddle whenever and wherever you like.Before setting off you’ll be provided with detailed route notes, maps and guidebooks, along with a GPS. Routes are well marked, however. Rural hotels and guesthouses will be booked along the way for you, with your luggage transferred between them so that you need only carry a daypack.
When to go walking in Alentejo
“Temperatures in Sept were perfect for walking but if one is interested in flowers then better to go in late spring as I imagine the colours would be fantastic then.” – Margaret Skuce in a review of her Alentejo and Algarve self guided walking vacation
“Meals can be huge; often 1 main course, especially whole fish, will be enough for 2 people. Sometimes you can choose a small or large portion. You don't have to have the Couvert (e.g. olives, fish paste, cheese, bread) brought as a starter but be aware that it is not complimentary – you pay for what you eat). Everywhere was surprisingly green and each season has a different beauty, but if you wish to see storks on their cliff top nests and lots of flowers, go in Spring. Take time to look and absorb and enjoy! It's not a race!” – Denise Anne in a review of her Alentejo self guided walking vacation