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Algarve Seaside self-guided hike tour

8 days
From Tavira to Faro
4.9
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Portuguese, Spanish
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tavira

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore historic streets of Tavira
    • Visit castle ruins and climb tower for 360° panorama
    • Visit Roman Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Attend live music performances in town squares or castle garden
    Landmarks
    Tavira Castle
    Roman Bridge, Tavira
  2. Day 2

    Tavira to Cacela Velha to Cabanas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike Stage 1 (15 km/9 mi)
    • Explore Cacela Velha village, church and fort
    • Visit traditional fishing village of Cabanas
    • View salt pans and traditional salt harvesting

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife and nature photography
    Landmarks
    Cacela Velha
    Cabanas
  3. Day 3

    Junqueira to Castro Marim to Vila Real de Santo António

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike Stage 2 (13 km/8 mi) along Great Route of the Guadiana
    • Explore Castro Marim marshes
    • Visit Castro Marim hilltop castle and star-shaped fort
    • Walk Vila Real de Santo António and observe Pombaline architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Bird watching and wildlife observation
    Landmarks
    Castro Marim Castle
    Castro Marim Star-Shaped Fort
    Vila Real de Santo António
  4. Day 4

    Fuseta to Ria Formosa Natural Park

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike Stage 3 (17 km/11 mi)
    • Explore traditional fishing village of Fuseta
    • Visit Ria Formosa Natural Park
    • View salt pans and learn about traditional salt harvesting

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to Fuseta Island
    Landmarks
    Fuseta
    Fuseta Island
    Ria Formosa Natural Park
  5. Day 5

    Ria Formosa Lagoons and Anção Peninsula

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike Stage 4 (17 km/11 mi)
    • Explore Pontal pine forest
    • Visit Ludo bird-watching area
    • Visit bird observatory
    • View Anção peninsula and dunes

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife and bird photography
    Landmarks
    Pontal Pine Forest
    Ludo
    Anção Peninsula
    Ria Formosa
  6. Day 6

    Headlands Trail to Torrados Beach

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike Stage 5 (12 km/7 mi) Headlands Trail
    • Visit Torre da Lapa 16th-century watchtower
    • View Torrados beach and Leixão da Gaivota stone funnel

    Optional Activities

    • Bird watching and photography
    Landmarks
    Torre da Lapa
    Torrados Beach
    Leixão da Gaivota
  7. Day 7

    Trail of the Seven Hanging Valleys

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike Stage 6 (20 km/12 mi) Trail of the Seven Hanging Valleys

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at pristine beaches
    • Small boat tour through caves including Benagil Cave
    Landmarks
    Trail of the Seven Hanging Valleys
    Benagil Cave
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  8. Day 8

    Tavira to Faro Airport

    End point
    Aeroporto de Faro (FAO), Aeroporto de Faro, Montenegro, Faro 8005-520, Portugal (Transfer Out)
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    September 29th, 2025
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before March 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of $0 is required to confirm your booking with Authentic Trails. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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