Walking holidays in Portugal-Rota Vicentina

Algarve & Alentejo walking trip

Idyllic landscapes with beaches, dunes and steep cliffs
Explore the relatively little-known west coast
Tasty food, excellent wines and the relaxed Portugese life-style
The Natural Park ‘Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina’
Savour Portugal's Atlantic Coast on the GR-11 Rota Vicentina

Code: PTSW006
style: Selfguided

Duration: 8 days

Level:

Duration:
8 days

style: Selfguided

Comfort

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 501

From Monçao to Viana do Castelo

Rolling hills in the Albarinho and Vinho Verde wine counties
Flat river banks and coastal cycle paths along the Atlantic Ocean
Fortified towns of Monçao, Valença and Caminha on the Spanish-Portuguese border
Quiet sandy beaches and surfers’ paradise
Special accommodation in historical buildings

Code: PTSB035
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 544

Gran Canaria trek

Veritable oases of banana, orange and avocado plantations
Dramatic contrast between the lush North and arid South
Tiny white villages, exotic palms and colourful bougainvillea
Sculpted volcanic terrain and mind-boggling slopes
The Caminos Reales, an extensive network of historic footpaths

Code: ESSW155
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 723

Menalon Trail-Leading Quality Trail

Surprisingly situated monasteries on the Lousios Gorge
Dimitsana’s Open-Air Water Power Museum
The age-old stone Zarziou Bridge on the Mylaon River
Sfyrida Hermitage hidden among the mountains
Pure countryside in unknown Greece at 1000 to 1500 metres

Code: GRSW036
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 495

Tenerife & La Gomera walking tour

Bizarre basalt formations, colourful deserts, lush vegetation and a stunning coastline
Overnight stay at two friendly family-run hotels in small inland towns
A pleasant climate with temperatures from 15º to 25º year round!!
Easy to moderate walks of 3 to 5,5 hrs through incredibly varied scenery
Optional ascent by cable car to El Teide volcano, Spain’s highest peak (3718m)
Optional guided 4x4 and walking excursion by Local Agent on La Gomera
One modern hotel conveniently placed near the airports (TFS-Tenerife Sur or TFN-Tenerife Norte)

Code: ESSW003
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 754

Sierra de Grazalema walking trip

A surprising green oasis in the South of Spain
White-washed villages on grey-green slopes
Marvellous limestone formations, including spectacular gorges
Ronda, with its intriguing mix of Moorish and European monuments

Code: ESSW041
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 469

Tenerife walking

Bizarre basalt formations and colourful deserts
Overnight stay at the Parador Cañadas del Teide, beneath Spain's highest peak (3718m)
Exuberant and exotic vegetation, such as the Dragon Blood tree
Picturesque villages with lots of history like Garachico and La Orotova
La Laguna, Tenerife's old capital, a great example of 17th-century architecture

Code: ESSW002
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 521

Alpujarras and Granada easy walking

Enjoy the comfort and unique services of selected accommodations
Granada: a beautiful and historical southern city, a world of scents and colours
Walk along the alleyways of picturesque white-washed villages below the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada
Mediterranean vegetation and terraced farmlands in sheltered valleys and gorges
Taste Serrano ham at Trevélez, one of the highest towns in Spain

Code: ESSW014
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 744

Alpujarras mountain trek

Walks through high terrain in beautiful mountainous surroundings
Charming Moorish villages with white-washed houses built along steep, narrow lanes
Aromatic Mediterranean vegetation against the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada
Remains of ancient irrigation channels and Moorish threshing pits
Trevélez; the cradle of the delicious `jamón serrano´!

Code: ESSW015
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 498

Northern Greece • Mt. Vermio & Mt. Olympos

A unique and still “undiscovered” region
Walks in gorgeous mountainous areas and rural countryside
Historic site of Dion on the foot of Mt. Olympos
Wine-tasting and visit to a vineyard
Accommodation located in superb surroundings

Code: GRSW021
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 295

Andalucía drive & discover

Cultural gems of Granada, Córdoba and Sevilla
Historic towns and overnight stays in quality centrally-located accommodations in rural surroundings
All the history, magic, romance and gastronomy of Southern Spain

Code: ESDD125
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 631

La Gomera walking trip

A unique 'undiscovered' destination
Lush vegetation in a botanical paradise
Dense laurel forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986
Amazing routes in heart-stopping landscapes
Accommodation at typical hotels in pretty villages

Code: ESSW006
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 529

Athens-Hike & Bite, short break

Enjoy 4 different courses in 4 superb restaurants
Discover downtown Athens on our specially selected walking route
Explore the archaeological sites on foot
A unique food-on-foot tour!

Code: GRSW006
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 230

La Palma walking tour

A paradise for trekking: well-marked walking routes through tranquil and varied landscapes
The Caldera de Taburiente National Park Lunar landscapes & cloud forests
Hand-picked quality accommodation in strategic points of the island for walking
Beautiful old quarters of Santa Cruz de la Palma with a certain tropical feel
Book optional nights to rent a car and visit the Roque de los Muchachos Observatorio

Code: ESSW050
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 574

Algarve & Alentejo cycling trip

Follow Portugal's coastline from the Algarve into the Alentejo
Pedal your way along dirt roads, gravel tracks and tarmac lanes with no or little traffic
Discover coastal landscapes, with unspoilt beaches, rolling dunes and dramatic cliffs
Enjoy the quietness of Portuguees hinterland, with pasture grounds, extensive woods and authentic villages surrounded by kitchen gardens
Enjoy charming accommodation, all 3 of them with swimming pools

Code: PTSB030
style: Selfguided

Duration: 7 days

Level:

Duration:
7 days

style: Selfguided

Comfort

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 536

Pico, São Jorge and Faial island

Explore the Triangle of the Azores: the three main islands
The highest mountain in Portugal: Pico (2351 m)
Walk along the typical Fajãs and Levadas
Lush macaronesian forests, vineyard extensions and volcanic pools of blue waters

Code: PTSW055
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 1025

Alpujarras & Granada short break

The lasting Moorish legacy of both the Alpujarras and the famous Alhambra of Granada
Excellent local specialities - serrano ham cured in the Sierra and tasty tapas
Accommodation at a family-run village hotel and centrally-located city hotel
Convenient taxi transfers to make the most of your time
A journey of multiple sensations experienced in just a few days
Beautiful mountains at the perfect elevation for year-round walking

Code: ESSW315
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 358

Sintra to Cascais walking trip

Visit the most popular summer residence for the families of Portuguese rulers and noblemen
Extravagant palaces, manor houses and gardens declared UNESCO world heritage site
Easy walks in coastal trails

Code: PTSW040
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 485

Crete with kids • Center based in Chora Sfakion

Beautiful foothills and stunning coastline
Dramatic gorges of Imbros and Samaria
Inland of Crete with the Lefka Ori (White Mountains)
Traditional villages on the Askifou Plain and idyllic fishing villages’
Old town of Chania

Code: GRSW038
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 575

Cabo de Gata Natural Park walking

A dramatic hike on Andalucia’s longest section of unspoiled protected coastline
Stark semi-desert surroundings that plunge into the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.
Stunning volcanic scenery and tiny white-washed villages
Rugged cliffs, white and black sand beaches

Code: ESSW170
style: Selfguided

month J F M A M J J A S O N D

Price from € 664

Azores: São Miguel Island walking tour

Volcanic lakes with colourful and thermal waters
Lush green aromatic forests
Picturesque villages with their own character
A seafaring culture linked with the depths of the land
Beautiful, but rugged coastlines, that also offers the possibility of whale watching

Code: PTSW050
style: Selfguided