The Best Trails in Faro (Portugal)

Gregorios - Pedreirinha Hill - Vale Fuzeiros archaeological hike

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near Canhestros, Faro (Portugal)

Graham Hewitt

Distance: 5.16mi
Elevation +: 545f
TrailRank: 85| 4.56

Photo ofGregorios - Pedreirinha Hill - Vale Fuzeiros archaeological hike

Great combination of a good walk with stunning views and archaeology. Mostly on obvious tracks, limited roadways, easy for the most part but with some steep inclines. So I've rated the walk moderate. Latter part a bit tr...

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Mats Dahlström

Great trail.

Joe Mitty

Thanks for your avaliation and nice words.

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Monchique Picota loop

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near Vale, Faro (Portugal)

Bernard Cassidy

Distance: 7.13mi
Elevation +: 1594f
TrailRank: 69| 4.17

A pleasant looped hike in the countryside and hills to the East of Monchique along quiet roads and tracks with panoramic views, the highlights of this hike is the Cork Oak trees, the elevated view of Monchique from Picot...

First part of the trail goes through a small inhabited valley with lots of loose guard dogs that chased us down the stre...

Thomas B 12

Apart from one little section where the path seemed to go into private property (which we decided to skirt), it was a lo...

Sarah Mills

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7/9 ROTA VICENTINA - Arrifana a Carrapateira (shortest way)

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near Vales, Faro (Portugal)

Backpacktourist

Distance: 10.86mi
Elevation +: 607f
TrailRank: 66| 5.0

Photo of7/9 ROTA VICENTINA - Arrifana a Carrapateira (shortest way)

Rota Vicentina is a network of walking trails in Sw Portugal, totalling 400 Km. It comprises the Historical Way, the Fishermen’s Trail and several Circular Routes. The recommended season to do these trails is from Septem...

Merci, j'ai adoré cette rando, j'ai fait le trek en 10 étape moi

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PR1 LGA Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos W - Carvoeiro, Algarve

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near Carvoeiro, Faro (Portugal)

Rui Reino Baptista

Distance: 5.67mi
Elevation +: 745f
TrailRank: 63| 5.0

Photo ofPR1 LGA Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos W - Carvoeiro, Algarve

Track at Total length 9.139 Km Total time 2:52:22 h Total speed average 3.18 Km/h Total climb 112 m Time in movement 2:48:38 h Average speed in movement 3.25 Km/h IBP 28 Climb rate 3.3 % Stopped time 0:03:44 h...

Ruta preciosa que pueden hacer la mayoría de las personas con una preparación media

PEDRO VALERO JIMENEZ

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Monchique to Water Mill looped trail

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near Monchique, Faro (Portugal)

Bernard Cassidy

Distance: 6.99mi
Elevation +: 1296f
TrailRank: 63| 4.89

Photo ofMonchique to Water Mill looped trail

A pleasant looped hike in the hills to the north west of Monchique along quiet roads and tracks with some panoramic views, the highlights of this hike is the Convent de Nossa ruins, the Water Mill and of course Monchique...

Lovely walk and marked out well, really good sightseeing and miradoras. The monastery is intresting and the old water mi...

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Verry steep on the first hour, after that nice to walk. Follow the red and yellow stripes on the side of the road.

P Jongkind

bom percurso feito com criancas de 8 e 11 anos ,Nao facilimo mas deu para fazer bem ate ao fim

Roberto Balzer

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Tavira storical, Salinas, Santa Luzia, Atlantic - Coast Route, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.

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near Foz, Faro (Portugal)

Erik De Groot

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Distance: 6.59mi
Elevation +: 92f
TrailRank: 63| 5.0

Photo ofTavira storical, Salinas, Santa Luzia, Atlantic - Coast Route, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.

This very easy walk goes through the historic part of Tavira, through the Salinas with its flamingos, past Santa Luzia and then back through an area of orange groves. The route starts from Tavira railway station. At t...

Thank you for mapping this walk / it was fantastic!!

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Trilho Praia da Luz -Lagos

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near Senhora da Luz, Faro (Portugal)

pevens

Distance: 7.02mi
Elevation +: 1234f
TrailRank: 62| 5.0

Trilho Praia da Luz -Lagos: A beautiful trail with fantastic ocean views, but would recommend using the road for the last part, from the bar near Praia do Camilo to the Praia Dona Ana, as the tracks are very confused ...

Mooie wandeling met veel uitzichtpunten. Pauzeplaats na 4 km, erg fijn.

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PR6 - Marmelete - Miradouro dos Picos

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near Marmelete, Faro (Portugal)

pevens

Distance: 6.01mi
Elevation +: 1119f
TrailRank: 62| 4.84

Photo ofPR6 - Marmelete - Miradouro dos Picos

An easy trail of 10.17 kms, starting and finishing in Marmelete, which takes you up to the "Miradouro dos Picos". A climb of 2.7 kms on easy tracks up through woodland to the Miradouro with a good view and picnic table....

Hele mooie route. We heben wel enkele malen de voorziene bredere weg vervangen door een smaller pad, waar enkel wandelaa...

Kathleen Dgr

Good marks and easy to follow. First 40% with very majestic Cork Trees. Remaining route mostly with eucalyptus. The view...

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Monchique - Foia loop

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near Monchique, Faro (Portugal)

Scott Anthony

Distance: 8.72mi
Elevation +: 2001f
TrailRank: 62| 4.5

A very challenging hike with steep gradient and some very difficult terrain. Please make sure you wear long trousers as there is some areas with very sharp bushes which are unavoidable.

Very nice walk, eventhough we cold not enjoy the view because it was cloudy and rainy. The part after crossing the car r...

ariannebos

Nice trail if you like to get off the beaten path a little. Maybe some parts little rough on summer due to vegetation

TomsBeinerts

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Monchique - Direction Foia -Via Algarviana

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near Monchique, Faro (Portugal)

Cristina de Barros Costa

Distance: 4.68mi
Elevation +: 1309f
TrailRank: 62

Photo ofMonchique - Direction Foia -Via Algarviana

Trip in the Direction of Foia with views to Picota and back on the Via Algarviana Short distance hike which offers good scenic views of the surrounding mountains of Monchique. Good to hike also I’m the Winter season as l...

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Trilha dos sete vales suspensos (PR1 LGA)

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near Benagil, Faro (Portugal)

Os Pés do Caminho

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Distance: 3.72mi
Elevation +: 797f
TrailRank: 62| 4.84

Photo ofTrilha dos sete vales suspensos (PR1 LGA)

Lagoa is certainly the most beautiful municipality of Algarve. This little corner of paradise brings together exceptional sites such as the Chapel of Senhora da Rocha, the beach of Cova Redonda and the beach of Carvoeiro...

Amazing lanscapes. Easy to follow, several beaches to stop and pic nic. I totally recommend !

Sandrine Belgrado

Excellent beginner’s trail with incredible views. The lack of constant guardrails may cause a bit of discomfort for the ...

João Tiago dos Santos Fernandes

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Costa da Galé - Albufeira

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near Salgados, Faro (Portugal)

Rui Reino Baptista

Distance: 5.48mi
Elevation +: 266f
TrailRank: 61

Total length 8.6 Km Total time 2:32:51 h Total speed average 3.38 Km/h Total climb 36 m Time in movement 2:29:39 h Average speed in movement 3.45 Km/h IBP 24 Climb rate 2.4 % Stopped time 0:03:12 h Maximum speed...

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Sagres - Laje de Fora - Sagres. Beaches and Cliffs.

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near Vila de Sagres, Faro (Portugal)

Erik De Groot

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Distance: 7.36mi
Elevation +: 423f
TrailRank: 61| 4.84

Photo ofSagres - Laje de Fora - Sagres. Beaches and Cliffs.

The starting point is close to DeSpar supermarket in Sagres. There is parking space in this area. The track goes over the beaches, cliffs and shepherds grounds north east of Sagres. Outside of Sagres we mostly walk on ...

Me ha gustado muchísimo. Muy bien explicada y con numerosos way points que ayudan mucho a seguir la ruta correctamente. ...

Victoria D.

Lindo Dia, bela caminhada. Valeu a pena.

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Sagres - Praia do Beliche - Parque Natural da Costa Vicentina e Sudoeste Alentejano - Sagres

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near Vila de Sagres, Faro (Portugal)

Erik De Groot

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Distance: 6.67mi
Elevation +: 417f
TrailRank: 61| 5.0

Photo ofSagres - Praia do Beliche - Parque Natural da Costa Vicentina e Sudoeste Alentejano - Sagres

The track starts close to the DeSpar supermarket in Sagres. There is parking space available in this area. We start walking west over the main road in the direction of Cabo de San Vicente. We pass the centre and will se...

Estupenda ruta para hacer en familia.

cmesanza

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Fábrica - Cacela Velha - Beaches - Islands - Fábrica. A nice walk through a tidal area (um passeio por uma área de maré).

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near Cacela Velha, Faro (Portugal)

Erik De Groot

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Distance: 4.10mi
Elevation +: 72f
TrailRank: 61

Photo ofFábrica - Cacela Velha - Beaches - Islands - Fábrica. A nice walk through a tidal area (um passeio por uma área de maré).

The track starts at a parking place in Fábrica. You will pass some nice areas with nature, a couple of pristine beaches and you will walk over the ilha de Cabanas. Therefore before starting out it is a good idea to chec...

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Lagoa dos Salgados - Albufeira

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near Salgados, Faro (Portugal)

Rui Reino Baptista

Distance: 3.58mi
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 61

Total length 7.681 Km Total time 1:57:09 h Total speed average 3.93 Km/h Total climb 29 m Time in movement 1:54:15 h Average speed in movement 4.03 Km/h IBP 22 Climb rate 2 % Stopped time 0:02:54 h Maximum speed...

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Vale de Alportel

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near Cerro de Alportel, Faro (Portugal)

edwards123

Distance: 7.62mi
Elevation +: 797f
TrailRank: 60| 4.67

Muleteers paths, quiet roads through small villages, tracks through woodland and alongside the Ribeira de Alportel. We walked this trail after a few weeks of rain. The Ribeira was above any stepping stones so we had to w...

It’s a good little hike, even in July if you start early, much of it is well shaded.

adam_whybro

local muito agradável, bonito, percurso muito interessante

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Fortaleza do Beliche, Cabo de São Vicente, Paria do Telheiro round trail

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near Sagres, Faro (Portugal)

helgeklemm

Distance: 7.09mi
Elevation +: 856f
TrailRank: 60| 4.67

Photo ofFortaleza do Beliche, Cabo de São Vicente, Paria do Telheiro round trail

Wonderful trail with perfect scenery. Food only at the lighthouse. Bring enough water and good shoes. I mean it, the hike is not difficult apart from a tricky descent to the beach, but mostly rocky. I'd recommend hiking ...

Ein spektakulärer Rundweg. Wir brauchten ca. 3½ Stunden. Die umgekehrte Richtung schien uns schöner.

Walter Steinlin

Etapa bien descrita, tramos con piedras pero valorada positivamente

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Albufeira - Falesias hiking

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near Albufeira, Faro (Portugal)

romuloff

Distance: 7.99mi
Elevation +: 558f
TrailRank: 60| 4.25

Albufeira - Falesias hiking in this tracklog: *Km 03.8: couldn't pass through the beach, due to sea level rising *Km 04.5: way too narrow nearby the sand with the risk of falling, so took another safer way inside, b...

Very beatiful. A lot easier with low tide.

Miraluz

I did the trail today, at 5.9 I thought I'd stay near the coast. This proved to be a stupid decision, I had a very diffi...

morejamplease

We picked up this route from Oura beach and followed it as far as Olhos d'Aigua - it was easy to follow with a bit of cl...

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Tareja - Ribeira de Alportel.

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near Tareja, Faro (Portugal)

Erik De Groot

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Distance: 3.97mi
Elevation +: 466f
TrailRank: 60

A fairly easy trail that runs through the Ribeira de Alportel and the surrounding hills. We enjoy views over the valley and have beautiful sights of the river. This route does not follow the usual paths but rather runs t...

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Trilho de Odeceixe / Praia (Rota Vicentina)

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near Odeceixe, Faro (Portugal)

pevens

Distance: 8.83mi
Elevation +: 633f
TrailRank: 59| 4.33

Photo ofTrilho de Odeceixe / Praia (Rota Vicentina)

An easy circular trail of 14.22 kms starting in Odeceixe. Initially winding up through the streets to see the windmill then following water canals to the 4.7 km mark before heading towards the shoreline. Spectacular wa...

The town of Odeceixe is a clean and interesting with all sorts of alleys and streets. Very hilly but with wonderful view...

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Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

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near Benagil, Faro (Portugal)

Bernard Cassidy

Distance: 9.47mi
Elevation +: 1926f
TrailRank: 58| 4.5

A stunning clifftop hike from the carpark above Marinha beach in the direction of Carvoeiro and the return. Allow time for the decent & accent of the seven hanging valleys and the photo opportunities this walk provides.

Lovely hike. It is linear so it can be done just one way and take a Uber back to the beginning of the trail...

Os Pés do Caminho

Great scenery. Great track. Some climbing required. Same track back and forth, which will confuse the App frequently - r...

Claes Parflo

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From Sagres to Fortaleza de Sagres 🇵🇹

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near Sagres, Faro (Portugal)

Mikewise

Distance: 8.52mi
Elevation +: 246f
TrailRank: 58

Photo ofFrom Sagres to Fortaleza de Sagres 🇵🇹

Nice easy and very various hike from Parque de Campismo Orbitur Sagres to the Fortaleza and Cabo do Sagres. Walking straight from the campsite to the village of Sagres we enter soon Ribeira de Sagres which leads you t...

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Vale da Telha

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near Praia da Arrifana, Faro (Portugal)

GertP

Distance: 7.15mi
Elevation +: 302f
TrailRank: 58| 4.0

A route that largely covers part of the rota Vincentina The first part is on the paved road and is uninteresting just like the last part when we walked again on the paved road to were we started this walk When we walk ov...

Bom percurso!

Hugo Gonçalves 9

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