Walking in the Algarve
32 walks in the south of Portugal including Serra de Monchique and Costa Vicentina
3rd Edition
Published on 7. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78631-283-9 (ISBN)
Description
A guidebook to 32 walks in Portugal's Algarve region. Exploring the stunning scenery of both the coast and interior, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike.
Walks range from 4 to 18km (2-11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-6 hours. They are presented in four sections covering the eastern Algarve, central region, south coast and Costa Vicentina.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 mapping
- GPX files available to download
- Information on refreshments, access, parking and public transport
- Highlights include Cabo de São Vicente and Fóia (the highest peak in the region's Serra de Monchique mountains)
- Notes on local geology, history, plants and wildlife
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Kendal
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
34 maps, over 60 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 118 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
214 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78631-283-9 (9781786312839)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Nike Werstroh | Jacint Mig
Walking in the Algarve
32 walks in the south of Portugal including Serra de Monchique and Costa Vicentina
E-Book
08/2025
3rd Edition
Cicerone Press
€28.49
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Previous edition
Jacint Mig
Walking in the Algarve
33 walks in the south of Portugal including Serra de Monchique and Costa Vicentina
Book
10/2019
2nd Edition
Cicerone Press
€25.90
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Persons
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.
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.
Content
Map key Route summary table 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 Ludo Trail Walk 3 Masmorra trail Walk 4 Santa Barbara Trail Walk 5 Fonte Benemola 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 Barranco do Demo Walk 16 Barao de Sao Joao art trail South Coast Walk 17 Albufeira to Gale Walk 18 Praia do Vale do Olival to Praia da Marinha Walk 19 Praia da Marinha to Praia Vale de Centeanes Walk 20 Praia Vale de Centeanes to Ferragudo Walk 21 Praia do Vau short coast walk Walk 22 Alvor boardwalk Walk 23 Lagos to Luz Walk 24 Luz to Salema Walk 25 Salema to Sagres Walk 26 Sagres to Cabo de Sao Vicente Costa Vicentina Walk 27 Cabo de Sao Vicente-Praia do Telheiro circular Walk 28 Castelejo circular Walk 29 Carrapateira circular Walk 30 Bordeira circular Walk 31 Fortaleza da Arrifana circular Walk 32 Praia da Amoreira circular Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Portuguese-English glossary Appendix C Useful contacts