For many years the Algarve has not been considered as a 'real' walking destination. That opinion is rapidly changing. An increasing number of people are beginning to realise that there is far more to this area than first meets the eye - besides a spectacular and dramatic coastline, there is a huge interior that sees very few visitors. Here the varied geology helps produce a rich range of scenery from volcanic hills to dramatic limestone escarpments. This diversity is complemented by the local flora and fauna that flourish in the equable climate of mild, sunny winters and long, hot summers. All this, combined with a local population that is warm and generous, makes walking here fascinating. The walks in this guide will take you right away from the large tourist developments so that you too can discover the huge welcoming heart of the Algarve.
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48 colour photos and 28 maps
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Höhe: 172 mm
Breite: 116 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-85284-437-0 (9781852844370)
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Julie Statham has been leading walks on the Algarve and throughout Portugal since leaving England in 1998. Julie is passionate about the environment and conservation and the potential of the Algarve for walking. She is constantly seeking new paths and trails - 'it's an obsession!' Besides her walking company she also runs a walking club for residents.
Walking Routes
Walk 1 Esteveira
Walk 2 Pontal, Carrapateira and Vilharinha
Walk 3 The West Coast
Walk 4 Bensafrim
Walk 5 The Barragem da Bravura
Walk 6 The National Forest of Barao
Walk 7 The Coastal Path - Porto do Mos(lagos) to Salema
Walk 8 The Coastal Path - Salema to Sagres
Walk 9 The Slopes of Foia
Walk 10 The Monchique River
Walk 11 Picota
Walk 12 Ilha do Rosario
Walk 13 North of Silves
Walk 14 Parra
Walk 15 The Coast - Benagil to Vale de Engenho
Walk 16 Amorosa - Torre Hill Walk
Walk 17 Amorosa and Zimbreira
Walk 18 Paderne Castle, Leitao and the Serra Grande
Walk 19 Esteval dos Mouros
Walk 20 Rocha de Pena
Walk 21 Pe do Coelho
Walk 22 The Hamlets around Salir
Walk 23 Querenca and the Fonte de Benemola
Walk 24 Estoi
Walk 25 Casas Baixas: D. Quixote Walk
Walk 26 Casas Baixas: Fonte da Zorra Walk
Walk 27 Casas Baixas: Montes Serranos Walk
Walk 28 Feiteira: Cerros de Sobro Walk
Walk 29 Feiteira: The Reserve
Walk 30 Feiteira: Malhanito
Walk 31 Mealha: Vale das Hortas
Walk 32 Mealha: Masmorra
Walk 33 Mealha: The Burial Chamber of Pedras Brancas
Walk 34 The Mata Nacional da Conceicao and the Ribeira da Zambujosa
