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Algarve

Article · 29 Jun 2026

Walking in the Algarve: a complete planning guide

Portugal's southernmost region is far more than its famous sandy beaches suggest. The Algarve offers 32 graded day walks ranging from 4 to 18km (2 to 11 miles), taking walkers...

Madeira

Article · 14 May 2025

Walking on Madeira - everything you need to know

Madeira is a small island of 750km² (290 square miles). It lies at 32°46’N/17°03’W in the subtropical Atlantic Ocean, about 600km (370 miles) from Morocco in North Africa,...

Affordable seafood is a highlight of the Camino dos Faros

Article · 20 Nov 2024

Discover the best budget-friendly trails

Some of the most breathtaking trails offer incredible adventures without stretching your wallet. Whether you're seeking the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, the sunlit shores of Spain, or the untamed wilderness of Eastern Europe, these four...

The boardwalk leading towards Porto Covo

Article · 26 Jul 2023

An introduction to the Rota Vicentina

If you have a penchant for dramatic cliffs and awesome ocean scenery with secluded sandy bays, are fascinated by gangly storks nesting on sea stacks, are able to walk around 20km per day, appreciate fresh fish and charming guesthouses and hostels…...

The Camino Portugués (Portuguese Way)

Article · 26 Jul 2023

An Introduction to the Camino Portugués (Portuguese Way)

Starting in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, and ending in Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the 620km Portuguese Camino – ‘Caminho Português’ in Portuguese and ‘Camino...

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Feature · 26 Jul 2023

Camino Portugués – Should You Walk the Central or Coastal Camino from Porto?

Offering stunning views and an abundance of historical sites, it can be hard to choose between the Central and Coastal Camino. Fortunately, link routes mean you can combine the...

Banner Pico De Fogo Volcano On Fogo Island

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...