Article · 10 Nov 2019
Beyond the rugged coastline of the Algarve
Portugal’s southernmost region, the Algarve, is known for its rugged coast, picturesque beaches and endless hours of sunshine. Beach lovers have been visiting the Algarve since...
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Feature · 2 Nov 2019
Walking on the Azores: wild, remote and rugged islands
In the remote North Atlantic, the Azores rise spectacularly out of the sea. With the release of his guidebook, Paddy Dillon rounds up some of his favourite trails on these wild...
Article · 26 Oct 2019
The Algarve: no high mountains but a charming coast and rugged landscape that's perfect for walkers
The Algarve might not be considered a walking destination as there are no high mountains but venture past the beaches to enjoy some fantastic walking trails, diverse landscape and...
Feature · 10 Apr 2019
Walking in the Cape Verde islands
Sitting in the Atlantic, 600km from the west African coast, the 10 islands that make up the tiny country of Cape Verde offer an interesting variety of options for walkers. Mike Wells spent two weeks visiting six of these islands, walking up volcanic...
Article · 1 Sep 2018
Walking on Madeira: the island that has it all
For many years, Madeira was a place where people went for sunshine and relaxation but, as Paddy Dillon explains, these days it attracts plenty of adventurers who want to explore...
Feature · 17 Jun 2018
Off the beaten track - hiking in northern Portugal
Mick Borroff explains why he loves walking in northern Portugal and does a good job of making it sound like a truly wonderful place to explore. Simon Whitmarsh and Andrew Mok,...
Feature · 9 Jun 2018
All you need to know about the Camino Portugués or the Portuguese Way
In 2017, the Camino Portugués and the Coastal Camino attracted a total of over 66,000 walkers. So, what makes these trails so special? Lisa Gibbons, from Camino Ways, takes a...
Feature · 4 Feb 2018
Plant spotting in Portugal
Simon Whitmarsh and Andrew Mok were not only astounded by the walking opportunities in Portugal but also its wild flowers. Here, the authors of the Cicerone guidebook to walking in Portugal, describe where to see some of their favourite plants and...
Article · 11 Mar 2017
Paddy is exploring the Azores: a walkers' paradise
Paddy Dillon is exploring the Azores which, it turns out, are a walkers' paradise. Paddy has even managed to find enough wifi to send this blog post in!
Article · 27 May 2016
Madeira: not for the faint of heart
Guy Hunter-Watts, author of Cicerone's Walking in Andalucía, goes walkabout on Madeira and discovers an island that isn't for the faint of heart.
Feature · 19 Nov 2014
Lunching with Lizards on Madeira
A few years ago, just after Paddy Dillon’s guide to ‘Walking on Madeira’ had been published, long-standing Cicerone author Kev Reynolds found himself standing next to Paddy on the Cicerone stand at the Outdoor Show. After a day listening to...