Walk the Algarve's Wild West
Walk the Algarve's Wild West
Walk the Algarve's Wild West
7 Days Starting and ending in Sagres, Portugal
Visiting: Sagres, Carrapateira, Pedralva, Vila do Bispo, Lagos, Cabo de Sao Vicente
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W06AV
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Portugal's Algarve region with the "Walk the Algarve's Wild West" tour. This adventure takes you along the stunning Rota Vicentina and Fishermen's Trail, offering breathtaking views of the crashing Atlantic Ocean. Stay in a variety of charming accommodations, from a rustic village conversion to a chic 4-star hotel, each with its own unique character. Delight in the flavors of typical Algarvian cuisine and enjoy opportunities for bird-spotting with over 190 species and vibrant wildflower carpets. A highlight of the tour is the visit to Cabo de Sao Vicente lighthouse, Europe's most southwesterly point. With all accommodations, breakfasts, and select evening meals included, along with luggage transfers and detailed route maps, this tour promises a seamless and enriching experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive At Sagres
Location: Sagres
Accommodation Name: Hotel Memmo Baleeira, Half Board
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in the characterful coastal town of Sagres in time for your dinner. (Staying in Hotel Memmo Baleeira, Half Board)
Day 2 : Sagres To Pedralva
Location: Carrapateira
Accommodation Name: Aldeia da Pedralva, Half Board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a 30-minute transfer you'll follow the Fishermen's Trail, passing pines and gorse as you head to the cliff tops and the impressive Amado beach, an internationally renowned surf beach. Make your way down to the village of Carrapateira, with its bars and restaurants offering a great lunch stop. Do take time to visit the interesting Land and Sea Museum for an insight into the history of the village and its fishing economy. You'll then pick up the Rota Vicentina passing one of the Algarve's finest viewpoints, following a lovely trail through the Sinceira Valley and the course of the River Sinceira, as you make your way to charming Aldeia da Pedralva and your own village house for the next two nights. (Staying at Aldeia da Pedralva, Half Board)
Day 3 : At Pedralva
Location: Pedralva
Accommodation Name: Aldeia da Pedralva, Half Board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You can be as active or as relaxed as you like: spend time unwinding in the pretty village or enjoy one of two optional walks. Follow a lovely cliff-top trail back along to Amado beach or take a smaller loop along the Marreiros plateau with great views of the Algarve's highest point. *(Staying at Aldeia da Pedralva, Half Board)*
Day 4 : Pedralva To Vila Do Bispo
Location: Vila do Bispo
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mira Sagres, Breakfast only
Meals Included: Breakfast
There are two options for today, both setting off through a forest of pine and eucalyptus as you follow the Rota Vicentina, then a meandering trail through flower meadows leading you along a path and down to the pretty village of Vila do Bispo. The longer trail adds a wonderful horseshoe loop heading into the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, to Praia da Barriga (Barriga beach) with its impressive cliffs and crashing waves - the perfect picnic spot. *(Staying at Hotel Mira Sagres, Breakfast only)*
Day 5 : At Vila Do Bispo
Location: Lagos
Accommodation Name: Hotel Mira Sagres, Breakfast only
Meals Included: Breakfast
The cosmopolitan coastal town of Lagos is a short bus ride away; encircled by 14th century walls, the stone work and architecture within is a delight. Ornate churches date from the 13th century, and tangled cobbled lanes lead to discoveries around every corner. Alternatively, you may wish to follow one of two walks, one taking in the cliffs and viewpoints above Vila do Bispo, the other a real gem of a walk through a landscape of rolling hills and gentle valleys through the village of Raposeira to Guadalupe chapel, thought to be one of the only Knights Templar buildings left in Portugal. *(Staying at Hotel Mira Sagres, Breakfast only)*
Day 6 : Vila Do Bispo To Cabo De Sao Vicente/Sagres
Location: Cabo de Sao Vicente
Accommodation Name: Hotel Memmo Baleeira, Breakfast only
Meals Included: Breakfast
Surrounded by foaming Atlantic breakers, Cabo de Sao Vicente marks the most south-westerly point of Europe. The walk out to the edge of the continent should prove to be one of the highlights of your week! You are spoilt with amazing coastal scenery on this wild and unpopulated route that follows sandy paths and gorse-strewn meadows to the very edge of the Iberian Peninsula. At the Cape there is a lighthouse, museum and small bar, offering wonderful photo opportunities. It's a short transfer (5 mins) back to Sagres where you can relax with a cold drink on the waterfront, watching fishermen mending their nets. *(Staying at Hotel Memmo Baleeira, Breakfast only)*
Day 7 : Leave Sagres
Location: Sagres
Meals Included: Breakfast
LEAVE SAGRES
What's Included
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All accommodation
All accommodation is included during the tour.
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All continental breakfasts and 3 evening meals
The tour includes all continental breakfasts and 3 evening meals.
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Route directions and maps
Route directions and maps are provided for the tour.
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Luggage transfers between hotels
Luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.
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Services of your local Headwater Representative
The services of a local Headwater Representative are included.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Single supplements
Single supplements are not included and are available on request as a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplement
A solo traveller supplement is not included and applies when only one person is travelling on a departure date.
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Visas and vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included in the tour package.
Food
All continental breakfasts and 3 evening meals Three dinners are included and the local cuisine is a sumptuous mix of fresh fish, local meats and fresh vegetables, accompanied by tangy cheeses and quality chouricos; all complemented by a superb choice of Portuguese wines. The local speciality from the sea is the Barnacle Perceve, this is not taken from the bottom of boats but the bottom of submerged local cliffs, it is harvested by hand using a dangerous and traditional method, which involves one of the two collectors dangling by a rope from the top of the cliffs! They are a bit of a delicacy not too dissimilar to mussels. Away from the sea the dried hams, salamis and chourico are as good as anything that Spain or Italy can produce. The strange sounding bread sausage Alheira is very good, invented by the Portuguese Jews during the Inquisition to avoid persecution, bread and non-pork products are used. Good quality meat is also on the menu, beef and pork are of a high quality and lamb in season is superb. Vegetables are plentiful and with big harvests of almonds and oranges, fruits are in good supply alongside another local vegetable, the sweet potato. The Algarve’s other surprise is the quality of cheese; from mild to strong using cow, goat or sheep milk there is a great range of cheeses for all tastes, Queijo de Cabra do Algarve, is a particular favourite.
Accommodation
All your hotels have pools, and range from designer chic above the bay in Sagres, to country village style in Pedralva, where every house in the village has been restored to provide rustic accommodation. In Vila do Bispo you stay in a traditional pensao (coaching inn), now beautifully modernised, that was once a stopping-off point for pilgrims on their way to the Cape.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes a 30-minute transfer to the Fishermen's Trail and a short 5-minute transfer back to Sagres from Cabo de Sao Vicente. Luggage transfers between hotels are also provided, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in a variety of accommodations, including a designer chic hotel in Sagres, rustic village-style houses in Pedralva, and a modernized traditional pensao in Vila do Bispo. All accommodations have pools.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, all continental breakfasts and three evening meals are included in the tour package.
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Is luggage transfer provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.
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What are some of the activities available on the free days?
On free days, you can choose to relax in the village or enjoy optional walks, such as a cliff-top trail to Amado beach or a loop along the Marreiros plateau. You can also visit the town of Lagos or explore the cliffs and viewpoints above Vila do Bispo.
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What is the highlight of the walk to Cabo de Sao Vicente?
The walk to Cabo de Sao Vicente is highlighted by amazing coastal scenery and the opportunity to visit the lighthouse, museum, and a small bar at the most south-westerly point of Europe.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.