The sun shining on your face, a cool, salty breeze in your hair, and magnificent scenery confronting you at every turn: the Algarve is a beautiful place, and exploring it on foot allows you to make the most of its stunning landscapes. Stretching along the southern coast of Portugal, the region is, of course, famed for its gorgeous beaches, but there are so many more diverse and compelling terrains to explore.
From towering coastal cliffs and craggy coves, to inland Mediterranean scrub forests, shaded oak woods and brightly blooming orchards. There are many wetlands too, such as those within the Vicentine Coast, the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Ria de Alvor. These rich habitats serve as wintering and breeding grounds for dozens of different bird species, meaning a hike or ramble through them can turn into a fascinating feathered safari.
