Walking in Alentejo
In the interior you’ll walk through aromatic pine groves, over gently rolling hills and plains that are studded with cork oaks, eucalyptus, olive trees and grapevines. On coastal sections there will be virgin sand dunes, deserted beaches off which storks nest on sea stacks, and fishing villages where you can stop for a bite to eat at a traditional seafood restaurant. This is Portugal’s main agricultural region, and the pastoral landscapes are at times like something from an Old Master, the green vegetation, fields of golden wheat and deep blue skies bringing on a mesmerising effect.
Our Portugal walking Holidays
Madeira walking holiday
Small group walking tour of madeira
Alentejo & Algarve self guided walking holiday, Portugal
Independent coastal walking holidays in the Alentejo Coast
Sintra Natural Park retreats & walks in Portugal
Walking, yoga, R&R near beaches, forests, historic sites
Azores walking holiday, Portugal
Walk to Cete Cidades and the Fire Lakes
Portugal walking tour
Self guided walking tour in Portuguese Schist Villages
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
Eco-friendly B&B, in Sintra Natural Park near lovely beaches
Coastal walking holiday in Portugal
The very best walks from the 125km selection of coastal trails
Walking holiday in Madeira
Walk through the wild and varied scenery of Madeira
Algarve walking holiday in Tavira
-The coast, villages and countryside of the Eastern Algarve
2 weeks walking holiday in Madeira
Well maintained footpaths through very varied terrain
Portugal self guided walking holiday in Alentejo
Drive'n'Hike in the eastern Alentejo.
Portugal hiking holiday on the Rota Vicentina Way
Self-guided hiking on the Rota Vicentina, S W Portugal
Walking and wine tour of portugal
Walking and wine tours through the very best of Portugal
Walking the Algarve Wild West, Portugal
Self-guided walking holiday through the Sagres Peninsula
Madeira walking holiday, self guided
A sub-tropical paradise perfect for year round walking
Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago walking holiday
Walk along sandy beaches and through historical towns
Northern Portugal walking holiday
Walking in the Serra da Peneda
Self guided walking holiday Portugal, Sintra region
Car free holidays in Sintra Portugal
Alentejo walking holidays in Portugal
Coastal and hill walking in the S. W. Alentejo, Portugal.
Self-guided walking holiday in Alentejo, Portugal
Self-guided walking in the South West Alentejo, Portugal
Alentejo self guided walking in Portugal
Exploring Rota Vicentina's best trails
Azores whale watching and walking holiday
Explore the hidden depths of the Azores
Portuguese Camino de Santiago walking holiday
Magical walking through the Portuguese Camino to Santiago
Portuguese Coastal Way walking holiday
The scenic alternative to the classic Portuguese Way
The Portuguese Way walking holiday
Porto to Santiago walking holiday in Portugal
Portugese Way walk, Tui to Santiago de Compostella
8 days pilgrimage through Northern Portugal and Spain
Rota Vicentina Fishermen's Trail walking holiday in Portugal
Fishermen's Trail, S W Portugal self-guided walking.
Portugal palaces and coast walks holiday
An exceptional Self Guided walk in the Serra de Sintra
Alentejo self guided walking holiday, Portugal
Walk the Fishermen's Trails along Rota Vicentina's landscape
Peneda-Gerês National Park walking holiday in Portugal
1-week Self-guided Walking in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Rota Vicentina
Practicalities
Our walking holidays in Alentejo are mostly tailor made and self guided. That means you have flexibility on your travel dates, and the route you take can be organised by the operator according to your interests and abilities. You will want to be in reasonably good shape, as you’ll be averaging around 20km a day, and on coastal routes there can be a lot of walking on sand which can be quite taxing. But generally estimates of walk durations are pretty accurate, and if you’re making good time you can stop off for a relaxed picnic or paddle whenever and wherever you like.Before setting off you’ll be provided with detailed route notes, maps and guidebooks, along with a GPS. Routes are well marked, however. Rural hotels and guesthouses will be booked along the way for you, with your luggage transferred between them so that you need only carry a daypack.
When to go walking in Alentejo
“Temperatures in Sept were perfect for walking but if one is interested in flowers then better to go in late spring as I imagine the colours would be fantastic then.” – Margaret Skuce in a review of her Alentejo and Algarve self guided walking holiday
“Meals can be huge; often 1 main course, especially whole fish, will be enough for 2 people. Sometimes you can choose a small or large portion. You don't have to have the Couvert (e.g. olives, fish paste, cheese, bread) brought as a starter but be aware that it is not complimentary – you pay for what you eat). Everywhere was surprisingly green and each season has a different beauty, but if you wish to see storks on their cliff top nests and lots of flowers, go in Spring. Take time to look and absorb and enjoy! It's not a race!” – Denise Anne in a review of her Alentejo self guided walking holiday