Walking in the Algarve

Nike and Jacint met many years ago on a long coach journey as they both travelled into the unknown to build a new life in a different country. It wasn't long before they became inseparable. Travelling quickly emerged as their favourite activity and now wherever they go they try to find the best trails. They would love to share their passion for walking with others.Nike went to journalism school and Jacint is a keen photographer. They moved from London to Surrey where they can enjoy the countryside and hills.

• Map key Overview map Introduction Geography and geology Plants and flowers Wildlife Brief history When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation What to take Waymarking Using this guide Eastern Algarve Walk 1 Barrancos Walk 2 Mina e Albufeira Walk 3 Masmorra trail Walk 4 Cerro dos Negros Walk 5 Fonte Ben&##xe9;mola Walk 6 Rocha da Pena Walk 7 Paderne castle Central region Walk 8 Levada trail Walk 9 Fonte Santa Walk10 Monchique-Foia loop Walk 11 Caldas de Monchique to Picota and to Monchique Walk 12 Foia-Penedo do Buraco circular Walk 13 Barbelote waterfall circular Walk 14 Marmelete circular Walk 15 Barragem da Bravura Walk 16 Barão de São João art trail Walk 17 Barão de São João forest circular South Coast Walk 18 Albufeira to Gal&##xe9; Walk 19 Praia do Vale do Olival to Praia da Marinha Walk 20 Praia da Marinha to Praia Vale de Centeanes Walk 21 Praia Vale de Centeanes to Ferragudo Walk 22 Praia do Barranco das Canas short coast walk Walk 23 Alvor boardwalk Walk 24 Lagos to Luz Walk 25 Luz to Salema Walk 26 Salema to Sagres Walk 27 Sagres to Cabo de São Vicente Costa Vicentina Walk 28 Cabo de São Vicente-Praia do Telheiro circular Walk 29 Castelejo circular Walk 30 Carrapateira circular Walk 31 Bordeira circular Walk 32 Fortaleza da Arrifana circular Walk 33 Praia da Amoreira circular Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Portuguese-English glossary Appendix C Useful contacts