The Best Hiking Trails in Faro (Portugal)

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Around bispo, circular

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near Alportel, Faro (Portugal)

Annpickin

Distance

6.67mi

Elevation +

1155f

TrailRank

40| 4.34

Some steep, rough ground to start but there are some lovely off road trails. The viewing platform around half way takes in the hills and surrounding views. The last few kilometers are on the quiet roads through the villa...

Mooie wandeling maar pittig! Enkele steile klimmetjes en afdalingen over losliggend gesteente. Je hebt goede wandelschoe...
peterkriek

Very nice trail with changing environment. Pleasant walk and beautiful views.
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Laranjeira do Cerro

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near Aivados e Fontes, Faro (Portugal)

cjmorley97

Distance

4.81mi

Elevation +

82f

TrailRank

40| 4.67

This is a circular walk taking in the orange groves with lemons and pomegranates too. It is supposed to be a circular walk but we were befriended by a dog on route and had to make a detour to return him home. Overall a v...

Leuke relaxte wandeling
inad1947

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Odeceixe Coastal Hike

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near Praia de Odeceixe, Faro (Portugal)

Charlie_92

Distance

7.79mi

Elevation +

1329f

TrailRank

40

Walk past magnificent cliffs and enjoy stunning ocean views along the Praia de Odeceixe and have a drink halfway through at the fishing village of Azenha do Mar.

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Aljezur - Praia da Arrifana

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near Aljezur, Faro (Portugal)

Virgo Hynes

Distance

12.46mi

Elevation +

1306f

TrailRank

40

Last day. Rained slightly as we left Aljezur. Walked on the road initially & then turned into a wooded area. Walked yo a barragem & then along to Praia Da Clerico. LOVELY LOCATION overlooking the beach.

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Arrifana - Rogil (Rota Vicentina - Fishermen's Trail northbound - Day 5)

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near Praia da Arrifana, Faro (Portugal)

masa23

Distance

15.61mi

Elevation +

1283f

TrailRank

40

Nice section along the coast from Arrifana, inland to the charming small town of Aljezur and onwards to Rogil. I stayed overnight in Arrifana, then Rogil. However, Arrifana does have a bus connection to Aljezur, and Ro...

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The Fisherman Trail in Algarve. Salema - Lagos

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near Salema, Faro (Portugal)

Janeyk

Distance

13.79mi

Elevation +

1913f

TrailRank

40

A fabulous walk but very testing in places. There are some steep, narrow rocky paths which are quite testing both going uphill and down. The trail passes through some stunning beaches. There are a couple of towns on rout...

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Barragem Funcho water and hillside hike

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near Funcho de Deante, Faro (Portugal)

Sonia St.
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Distance

9.59mi

Elevation +

1339f

TrailRank

40

A lovely hike but you need good shoes, walking poles, liquid and best a picnic, some elevation but the views are worth it, great ruins along the way

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Mountains of Santa Catarina

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near Foia, Faro (Portugal)

Scott Anthony
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Distance

8.36mi

Elevation +

1444f

TrailRank

40| 5.0

A beautiful walk up and down the mountains, with some challenging climbs and descents. In winter, be prepared to cross rivers through the water!

We loved this trail. We got our feet wet at the beginning when crossing the river but it was fun. I can imagine that it ...
Blacklaw

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Portimão to Silves

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near Portimão, Faro (Portugal)

Neil

Distance

8.81mi

Elevation +

390f

TrailRank

40| 3.33

Walk across Europe. Leg 6. Portimão to Silves. Busy road at start. Farm land. Rice farm. Agricultural. This GPS log was reconstructed from memory.

Percorso in buona parte su strada. Interessante il sito di Fontes
Luciana Pe

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Rocha da Pena

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near Rocha, Faro (Portugal)

Annpickin

Distance

3.90mi

Elevation +

663f

TrailRank

39| 5.0

Easy parking next to a cafe, the walk starts on the track towards the village. There is a small bit of road walking through the village before the accent starts. You leave the village up the hill on the track and contin...

Great trail! Technically easy. It's only a bit physical on the climbs depending on the way you're doing the trail and w...
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Barão de São Miguel

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near Barão de São Miguel, Faro (Portugal)

GertP

Distance

6.90mi

Elevation +

925f

TrailRank

39

Walk through an area that was hit by a huge fire in June 2020 more than 30,000 ha has been burned. The area, which is normally very green, now looks quite desolate. The route now runs through a desolate area. The paths a...

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Faro - Olhão Hiking by Railway + Olhão walking

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near Faro, Faro (Portugal)

romuloff

Distance

9.95mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

39

The hiking is actually very easy, but defined as very difficult due to necessary logistics studies before doing it, so not for beginners! Plan carefully, based on train times and expect some trains to be delayed. I mad...

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Parque Natural do SW Alentejano e Costa Vicentina. Stage T02 - Vila do Bispo - Carrapateira

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near Vila do Bispo, Faro (Portugal)

aladino01

Distance

8.86mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

39

(English follows) Esta etapa podría titularse: asfalto, asfalto y más asfalto. Nosotros dejamos el coche en Vila do Bispo y empezamos a caminar. Todo carretera, sin apenas sombra ni nada interesante salvo un par de molin...

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The Gambelas hiking trail through the Canyon near Faro

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near Gambelas, Faro (Portugal)

KenLob

Distance

6.12mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

39

This surprising walk along and through the Canyon is quite wonderful. You see the beauty of nature and that so close to Faro. The route was a bit tricky to follow at times, making it an adventurous hike.

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Portugal, Algarve: Cape St-Vincent

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near Sagres, Faro (Portugal)

LucT

Distance

6.55mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

39

Van het verlaten Fort van Beliche wandelen we boven op de kliffen langs de kustlijn naar Kaap Sint-Vincent met zijn lichttoren, klooster en cafeetje. We vervolgen onze weg naar het noorden langs de spectaculaire Atlantis...

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Romão

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near Romão, Faro (Portugal)

John Kemp 5555

Distance

7.26mi

Elevation +

1276f

TrailRank

39| 3.67

Nice trail, with a elevation of around 400m, up and down slopes some slippery so poles recommend some puddles hear and there due to recent rain, a small bit of road involved but minimal, lovely flora and views overall a ...

Mooie tocht. Hier en daar behoorlijk stijl.
gerrit.terhorst

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PR1 CorteAntonio

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near Ribeira da Gafa, Faro (Portugal)

acwolff

Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

39| 5.0

For the pictures click here. For all my walks in Algarve see Walking in Algarve with a GPS or the graphical survey here.

Well marked trail. Can see bridge over to Spain in the distance.
Dolores Shelly 1

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ALGARVE V - Faro to Tavira - Pedras d'el Rei

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near Fuzeta, Faro (Portugal)

thomasudobender

Distance

7.79mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

39

Fuzeta - Pedras d'el Rei Hike from Fuzeta to the destination town of Tavira. The second part of the hike takes you to the island of Tavira and there about 5 km along the sandy beach. Fuzeta, a traditional fishing vil...

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Lagos - Praia da Luz - Trilho dos Pescadores

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near Senhora da Glória, Faro (Portugal)

Andrea Dentelli

Distance

7.21mi

Elevation +

971f

TrailRank

39

Trilhos dos Pescadores. Start in Lagos city. To Praia do Pinhao through city street. Follow the coast side until Praia dona Ana, amazing views. From Dona Ana to Praia do Camilo it's necessary to follow the street (not on...

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Seven hanging valleys

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near Carvoeiro, Faro (Portugal)

cjmorley97

Distance

10.26mi

Elevation +

1257f

TrailRank

39

This trail follows the line of the coast. Very picturesque with lots of rocky headlands, sandy coves, stacks, blow holes and everything else you would find on a geography lesson on coastlines. For moderate walkers.

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Fonte da Mesquita

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near Mesquita Baixa, Faro (Portugal)

zeoma10

Distance

6.03mi

Elevation +

801f

TrailRank

39| 4.33

Nice walk through olive, carob and cork trees, however not always well marked. Some parts are on asphalt roads, but not a lot of traffic.

Nice walk, beautiful paths, but also parts with tarmac. Lots of angry dogs, mostly on a lead but scary any way! Still re...
Pascale Paques

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Trilho Salema a Burgau

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near Salema, Faro (Portugal)

pevens

Distance

4.31mi

Elevation +

876f

TrailRank

39

Trilho Salema a Burgau: Another beautiful coastal walk along the cliff top but best on not too hot a day as involves some climbing up and down. Fairly well marked trail. Rated 4.0

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Fonte santa

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near Fornalha, Faro (Portugal)

MetalFatigue

Distance

2.00mi

Elevation +

230f

TrailRank

39

There is a few of water crossing spots, otherwise its an easy trail. One of them we had to take our shoes off to cross it. Follow the Via Algarviana great route (red and white trail sign) always! Even if takes you wa...

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PN do sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentino

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near Praia da Arrifana, Faro (Portugal)

Hugodzilla

Distance

6.89mi

Elevation +

991f

TrailRank

39

This is a very rewarding walk with spectacular views of the rough coast and an impressive variety of plants, insects, birds and reptiles. My favourite, secret paradise is a hidden valley with a lot of ponds along a strea...

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Vila do Bispo to Carrapateira

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near Vila do Bispo, Faro (Portugal)

jungeuskoelle

Distance

12.72mi

Elevation +

712f

TrailRank

38

The track is easy to find just follow the GR 13 signs. It starts a bit like Brandenburg Märkische Heide however followed by great track through the strawbeery tree forest, crossing the road next to a Wind farm to a littl...

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