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Explore Portugal's golden treasure - the Algarve - on a week-long, self-guided walking holiday. Discover the cliff trails and find the most stunning views where the land meets the ocean; admire the limestone cliffs that have been carved by the sea and wind; create some unique real life paintings; and find small fishing villages and abandoned fortresses that remind us of the time of kings when pirates were ravaging this coast. This is the perfect trip idea in which to immerse yourself in the beauty of the unspoiled beaches of the Algarve. This is a self-guided hiking holiday: we'll provide you with a detailed handbook containing all the local information and directions required, plus you'll benefit from regular communication with us by the local phone that we'll provide you with. We're available at any time to help, and can offer flexibility in changing the route and providing transfers where required. This itinerary also includes luggage transfers between each night's accommodation options, leaving you lighter on foot to take in the beauty of the Algarve coast.
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Day 1 - Lagos
- Transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos
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Day 2 - Praia da Luz
- Hike from Lagos to Praia da Luz

Day 3 - Salema
- Hike from Praia da Luz to Salema
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Day 4 - Salema
- Hike around Inland Villages near Salema
Day 5 - Sagres
- Hike from Salema or Zavial to Sagres
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Day 6 - Cape São Vicente, Sagres
- Hike from Sagres to Cape São Vicente
- Transfer from Cape São Vicente to Sagres

Day 7
- Transfer from Sagres to Faro Airport
Mainland Portugal enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate involving hot summers and mild winters. The northern regions are consistently a little cooler and wetter than the south all year around, but the climate is pleasant and offers plenty of sunshine hours for much of the year. The best time to visit Portugal for activities such as hiking, golfing, surfing and sightseeing is basically anytime - it's a year-round destination with plenty to do in all seasons, though in the heat of the summer hiking and biking are more manageable at higher altitudes where it isn't quite so hot. Winters (December to February) are generally mild especially in the southern region of The Algarve when average daytime temperatures even in midwinter hover around 16°C and you can expect plenty of sunny days mixed in with some rainy and windy weather. Spring (March to May) brings fresh greenery to the whole country, and warmer weather perfect for coastal and countryside hiking, biking or cultural pursuits. The landscapes are especially beautiful during spring with flowers blooming everywhere. Summer begins in earnest in June, with temperatures reaching the high twenties centigrade and sunny days the norm. July and August are peak holiday season in Portugal and availability is correspondingly lower while prices and footfall rise. Beachgoers will enjoy the fierce summer heat, but active travellers in search of biking or hiking routes may need to head for the mountainous regions where it is cooler. Another great time to visit Portugal is autumn (September to November) when the sea is still balmy, the weather is generally warm and dry, but the number of visitors is far less than in high season making the experience calmer and often cheaper. So in summary, the best time to visit Portugal depends to some extent on what you are hoping to do while there, but no season should be excluded as they all have their merits. For a busy itinerary of sightseeing and outdoor activities beyond the beach, spring and autumn are probably the best seasons to visit. Portugal's islands of Madeira and the Azores have a relatively stable temperature profile, with minimums rarely dropping below 15°C or rising far above 25°C. An exception to this is when a hot wind blows in from the Sahara which can nudge summer temperatures over the 30°C mark. An important consideration is the state of the sea, especially if you plan to spend time on or under it, so for the calmest period the best time to visit Madeira and the Azores is between April and October. For whale and dolphin watching, which is a major reason for travelling to the Azores, summer (June to August) is the best time. Whales and dolphins are present year round but the calmer seas and migration patterns make summer the sweet spot.
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