Self Guided Walking Holidays in Portugal

You'll hike the famous Fisherman's Trail along Portugal's wild Atlantic coast, walking 5 to 7 hours each day through pine forests and past reddish sand dunes. The route takes you across the Seixe River delta near Odeceixe, where over 20 bird species nest in rugged cliffs, and you can cool off at beaches like Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, and Amália.

Walk the historic Fisherman's Trail along Portugal's wild Atlantic coast, moving through cork oak forests and aromatic wetlands from Alentejo into the Algarve. You'll hike 5-7 hours daily, passing pristine beaches like Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, and Amália where over 20 bird species nest in the rugged cliffs.

Walk 15.5 km through Mediterranean forests and wide fields on the Rota Vicentina from Chabouca to Carrapateira beach, carrying only your daypack while luggage transfers to each night's accommodation. Spend 2 nights in Odeceixe and check out a 13.5 km circular route along irrigation canals through cultivated fields, returning via coastal heathland. Trek the 22.5 km stage from Odeceixe's southern beach through Algarve wetlands to medieval Aljezur, staying in modern hotels with pools and dining at traditional Portuguese restaurants throughout your 9-day self-guided trek.