The Best Trails in Faro (Portugal)

Santa Luzia

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Distance

10.20mi

Elevation +

69f

TrailRank

46

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This is a nice all day walk with miles of beach to lounge on plus great beach services such as restaurants, cafes, and toilets at either end. We were staying in Santa Luizia so walked to the western bridge that crosses t...

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Fonte Santa

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Virgo Hynes

Distance

3.84mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

46

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Hilly, ancient hot springs, interesting river crossings, washed out paths, beehive huts, one eagle, lots of medronho bushes, & plenty of regrowth.

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Sagres - Vila do Bispo (Rota Vicentina - Fishermen's Trail northbound - Day 3)

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masa23

Distance

12.92mi

Elevation +

974f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

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Relatively easy section from Sagres to Vila do Bispo. Both trailheads can be reached by bus 47 from Lagos. Well maintained and marked trail. The first 5 km or so out of Sagres is walking next to a road; there is a wide...

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Seven Hanging Valleys and Trail of Headlands hike to Portimão

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UnhingedBeauty

Distance

13.86mi

Elevation +

2162f

TrailRank

45

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First time hiking in these areas and even though it was easy, it has superb views. These two trails combined give you a very good overview of the south coast of Portugal. Definitely a unique and beautiful area. All I nee...

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McDonals Spa Hotel towards Caldas de Monchique

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David Ware

Distance

5.10mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

45

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Great Hike a bit hard to find the start but well worth it. No wind and amazing views. Be carful of Motor bikes as it’s a shared trail. Foz de Banho Resturant is a good place to stop for lunch very good prices and sell wi...

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Coastal trekking on Deserta Island (Algarve, Portugal)

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digfish

Distance

11.67mi

Elevation +

741f

TrailRank

45

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The most inhospit island on the Ria Formosa Region, holds the southmost point on the Portuguese mainland coast - The Santa Maria Cape

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Burgau - Salema (Circular Route, partially Rota Vicentina)

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Marieke Boerlage

Distance

11.33mi

Elevation +

1243f

TrailRank

45| 4.0

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Enjoy your hike! <3 P.s. Please note that the actual route is a bit shorter, around 16km. Unfortunately Wikiloc did not make an accurate measurement during the hike.

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Fishermen’s trail - Praia de Arrifana to Carrapateira

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Florence Th

Distance

12.18mi

Elevation +

1135f

TrailRank

45| 4.67

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This path corresponds to the new version (2019) of the fishermen’s trail for this section (usually day 7). I followed the official fishermen’s trail markings EXCEPT for the first +-2.5 km. When leaving Praia deArrifana,...

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Relaxed Hike near Porto Carvalhoso

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jurjax

Distance

4.39mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

45| 4.33

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The hike starts at the lowest point right by the Ribeira de Algibre. The very start of the hike is steep uphill from where you will have a great view over the valley. From that point on the hike basically goes downhill ...

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Algarve-Portugal dia3 (4) praia Marinha

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antonio_

Distance

1.45mi

Elevation +

154f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

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Se inicia un sendero en ambas direcciones que recorre varias praias (ver foto) Praia da Marinha (in English: Navy Beach) is one of the most emblematic and beautiful beaches of Portugal, located on the Atlantic coast i...

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Figueira -Salema - Burgau

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ron1268ronenvief

Distance

8.65mi

Elevation +

781f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

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you can take bus from Lagos to Figueiras. You can take bus back from Salema or Burgau. More info http://www.algarvebus.info/lagos. We encountered a problem to stabbing over the stream at Praia da Boca do Rio. We made ...

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PR9 Monchique - Entre o Vale e o Castelo

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pevens

Distance

4.67mi

Elevation +

1247f

TrailRank

44

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A 7.5 km circular trail starting / finishing at the Igreja Matriz de São Romão in Alferce. Includes a little difficult 1 km detour (steep climb up, and back) and requires some physical condition and good footwear ... ...

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Forte de Almadena to Burgau and back

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Sonia St.

Distance

7.03mi

Elevation +

869f

TrailRank

44

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Cliff walk with beautiful views of the ocean and an inland route return.

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Amendoeira Hiking Trail | Loulé

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Algarve Addicts

Distance

4.97mi

Elevation +

525f

TrailRank

44| 4.89

Huge thanks to http://www.walkalgarve.com/algarve-walking-sightseeing-birding-routes/amendoeira-trail-loule Coming springtime, the rural valleys sprinkled throughout the Algarvian interior become painted with brushstr...

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Rogil - Zambujeira do Mar (Rota Vicentina - Fishermen's Trail northbound - Day 6)

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masa23

Distance

21.45mi

Elevation +

1778f

TrailRank

44| 5.0

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Long but interesting hike from Rogil, through the town of Odeceixe and on to Zambujeira do Mar. I stayed overnight at both ends; there are a few options, but not too many. Well marked trail and quite flat overall. ...

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Alferce - boardwalk

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Cathinka

Distance

3.47mi

Elevation +

768f

TrailRank

44| 4.0

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Alferce A nice boardwalk in the ravine with a cute hanging bridge. The uphill that is waiting after the boardwalk is not for the fainthearted:) But the view waiting at the top is magnificent! Possibility for a snack lu...

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Alte

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jurjax

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

745f

TrailRank

44| 5.0

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The hike starts from the village of Alte. I would recommend to leave the car by the cemetery where in a short walk you get to the first beautiful spot: the waterfall. Waterfall must be visited in winter/spring season wh...

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Alte

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Annpickin

Distance

7.28mi

Elevation +

1050f

TrailRank

44| 5.0

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We parked in the town by the river, there are public toilets here for convenience! The walk started up a track and after a few turns got quite narrow going up the hill. Parts of the walk were on trails and parts on the r...

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Praia do Amado (circular walk)

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JF Broyard

Distance

4.81mi

Elevation +

1230f

TrailRank

44

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Praia do Amado (Carrapateira) nice walk (easy to moderate) Some slopes are a bit slippery (gravels) At about midway, there is a small section not properly cleared bushes and brambles. The markers (yellow and red) are w...

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São Marcos da Serra

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pevens

Distance

6.16mi

Elevation +

253f

TrailRank

43| 4.67

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São Marcos da Serra: A lovely simple trail using good tracks and a road so its not complicated. The small streams are not a problem to cross anymore. Recommend this trail for a cooler day as there is no protection...

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Alte

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De 3 T’s

Distance

1.69mi

Elevation +

89f

TrailRank

43

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A short route with numerous sights that are worth seeing. Rich history on Roman remains. Combine with our other short route called Alte too.

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PR1 LGA Seven Hanging Valleys trail

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Green mandala

Distance

6.62mi

Elevation +

1237f

TrailRank

43

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Easy/medium walk along the southern Potugal limestone cliffs, sinkholes,blowholes & beaches of Marinha, Cavalho, Benagil & Espinhaco.The views along the cliffs are spectacular back towards Albeifura. We turned backed at...

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Pena de Baixo

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Virgo Hynes

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Distance

5.86mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

43

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A strenuous hike- not to be done as the first walk of the hiking season!! Well worth the effort- lots of fabulous tasting medronho, olives, beautiful smelling thyme, & some rosemary.Wonderful views.

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