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Final Consumer Sign UpRecent evidence reflects an increase in Hiking Trips searches in which hiking is the primary motive for traveling. Travelers express an increasing motivation to connect with nature, explore new places, and get to know the culture of different countries and regions.
Hiking Trips are a distinct type of tourism and sometimes the reason to make a trip. From long, vigorous walks to easy-going Hiking Tours, this activity usually takes place on trails or footpaths in the countryside.
During a Hiking Trip, travelers also visit places and monuments of cultural interest. This form of tourism is environmentally friendly, as most hikers respect and protect the natural and cultural environment.
With its mild year-round climate, Hiking Trips in Portugal are the perfect way to explore those best-kept secret places one would never get to know driving. Around city streets, crossing vineyards, hiking challenging mountains, or strolling along the beach, a Hiking Trip in Portugal can feature wherever one needs it.
In Portugal, several signposted footpaths with approved, well-defined routes offer security to travelers. According to internal legislation, in Portugal, we classify each route as Great, Small, or Local Routes based on length.
In Portugal, due to the complexity of some routes, we highly recommend getting a well-planned Hiking Trip lead by experienced local guides, following approved footpaths.
The escort sets the pace and leads the way, highlighting the points of interest and hidden details along the way.
Walking holidays in Portugal are the greatest feature one can include in an active journey itinerary.
Located 24 miles from Lisbon, Arrábida Natural Park embraces 25 miles of trails within protected landscapes and incredible views.
Portinho da Arrábida is one of the most stunning beach areas, thanks to its fine white sand and crystal-clear sea – and it tends to remain relatively quiet due to its location away from the city. The area is less open than most of the coast of Portugal, so one doesn't tend to get the large waves often seen domineering the coastlines.
During a Hiking trip, limestone peaks and pine forests fall quickly away, revealing searingly blue sea and sandy beaches. Hike west along the coast to discover fantastic sea caverns with ocean views.
The stretch features caves with hundreds of colorful fish and crystal-clear water. Hidden within is a 17th-century altar containing a fishermen's shrine adorned with coins, shells, candles, and flowers. Alternatively, our experienced guide takes you up into the Serra da Arrábida national park hills and beyond Quinta do Anjo with its Neolithic burial caves.
Nearby Porto, in Northern Portugal, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Douro Valley displays some of the finest trails for Hiking Trips in Portugal.
Alongside the river, venture into a private Hiking Tour and marvel at the stunning scenery. The cultural landscape of the Alto Douro is an outstanding example of a traditional European wine-producing region, reflecting the evolution of this human activity over time.
Since the 18th century, its main product, Port wine, has been world-famous for its quality. This long tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape of outstanding beauty that reflects its technological, social, and economic evolution.
A Hiking trip in the Douro valley is more than an active journey. It is an intimate walk with a local where one gets to connect with nature and learn about villagers' culture and traditions.
The Azores is the ultimate destination for adventurers and nature lovers alike. The best way to truly uncover all the hidden gems around the islands is on a Hiking Trip.
For centuries, in the Azores, the easiest way to travel from one place to another within the same island was by sea. With few paths, some suitable for carriages or oxcarts, the islanders used most of the footpaths in their daily commute or to take cattle to or from the pasturelands, accompanied by horses, donkeys, and mules.
The locals also used these paths for festivities in the vicinity and for transporting agricultural produce, fish, charcoal, and other merchandise to trade.
This network of footpaths was restored and made accessible to everyone to enjoy the Azores' unique landscape. Indeed, each trail runs through stunning places, linking the islands' corners along the coastlines and uplands.
Safety is our number one concern in the mountains and on the trail. At Portugal Deluxe, we structure our hikes, so travelers feel comfortable hiking at their own pace.
Our Hiking Trips are private and escorted by a local guide, allowing us to accommodate different travelers' profiles, and offer more accessible, harder, or faster options.
We endeavor to choose the finest accommodations that reflect the local character and are as comfortable as the location affords. Nevertheless, our choice of accommodations for some of our trips is partly determined by where our day ends.
At Portugal Deluxe, we enable one to thoroughly enjoy the Hiking Trip without worrying about logistics. If you plan to visit Portugal, contact us to get some tips about the best Portugal Hiking Tours.