Lisbon Coast and Villages to the Algarve, Portugal
Footloose - 8 Nights/9 Days
An independent walking journey from where the famous Portuguese explorers set sail for the New World off the coast of Lisbon.
We explore restored palaces, majestic churches, hilltop castles reflecting the city’s rich cultural heritage on this European walking tour – plus time to explore beautiful Sintra and trails along the wild coastline. Transfer to the south and the beautiful Algarve to walk in the Cape St Vincent Natural Park. Fabulous beaches and secret coves invite you to extend your walking holiday, soak up the sun and relax. Read More...
Porto and the Vineyards of the Rio Douro
Footloose - 7 Nights/8 Days
Explore the timeless valley of the Rio Douro (‘river of gold’) on this unguided walk in Portugal.
Fertile hills neatly striped with green vines and silver olive trees are reflected in the mirror-like waters, as are the painted long boats which ply the river, and the region’s tiny, untouched villages of white houses with red roofs. It is here, at the quintas dotted across the slopes, that port wine is produced using age-old harvesting and processing methods. Begin your walking holiday with a night in Porto, friendly capital of the port-wine trade. You will experience the great contrast between the bustle of the historic sea port and the slow, traditional ways of life upriver, where the wine originates. Read More...