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Luz

Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

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Portugal

Algarve

Luz

Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

Hard

4.6

(262)

1,319

hikers

Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

05:32

20.0km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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1.05 km

Luz Coast

Highlight • Beach

The Algarve is a true hiking paradise! Spring and autumn are the best seasons to explore the Algarve on foot. Hikes along the coast with its bizarre rock formations are …

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3.65 km

Viewpoint

4.51 km

Cliffs of Luz

Highlight • Natural Monument

The path along the cliffs is easy to walk and quite interesting.

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5.70 km

Burgau Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small village of Burgau is still little taken by the hotel tourism and therefore quite manageable and lovable remained.

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6.44 km

View of the Cliffs of Salema

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Salema still a old fashion original little town and not be tourist

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6.86 km

Praia dos Rebolos

Highlight • Beach

An insider tip for surfers who want to have the line-up to themselves. The descent from the cliff looks quite difficult and dangerous! Hikers have a great view of the bay from above!

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10.1 km

Praia da Boca do Rio

Beach

11.7 km

Cabanas Velhas Beach

Highlight • Beach

An easy hiking route with outstanding views of the Atlantic. Just don't go too close to the cliffs, there is a risk of falling.

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15.8 km

Praia de Burgau

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Especially in autumn, the weather on the Algarve coast can change quite quickly.

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17.4 km

Cliffs Between Burgau and Luz

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Great cliffs that you can experience from Burgau as a detour or as a hike to Luz

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

2.97 km

1.28 km

302 m

119 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.62 km

2.55 km

2.07 km

1.09 km

253 m

Elevation

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Comments

July 3, 2024,Fishermen’s Trail 12: Salema - Luz

The more difficult route from the day before yesterday did not end well. Brenda fell and is having a lot of trouble with her wrist. She went to the hospital yesterday and has a small fracture in her wrist.
We decide that I will finish the trip alone. There are still 2 easy days. Today is another beautiful trip. First …

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September 19, 2023,Luz - Praia das Cabanas Velhas - Burgau 19.09.2023

Coastal/cliff hike from Luz via Burgau to Praia das Cabanas Velhos and back to Burgau via the Old Fisherman's Path.
From Burgau by bus back to Luz.
We went swimming in the sea at Praia das Cabanas Velhos 🦈

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May 25, 2025,Wandeling Salema naar Luz ( Fisherman's trail).

Today was a short route and it was supposed to be "easy". Nothing could be further from the truth because there was not a breath of wind and it was already very hot 27° (for me then🥵) 😂😂
Again beautiful views and deep cliffs. The rugged landscape is beautiful. Halfway I could refresh myself with an ice cold beer 🍺 …

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April 2, 2024,🇵🇹"Trilho dos Pescatores🎣- 11.Etappe: Von Salema nach Luz

Today we had to climb more altitude. But since we only walked as far as Luz and had a distance of about 11.5 km ahead of us, we took our time. Leaving Salema, we trudged up the road, which then turned right up ↗️ into a steep hiking trail. But immediately it went steeply down again⬇️. A few abandoned houses …

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September 24, 2024,Küste der 1.000 Farben - von Luz nach Salema

Incredibly varied route, because a new fantastic view awaits behind every corner.
Challenging trail on partially loose scree.
Burgau and Salema are worth a visit.

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May 5, 2024,Fischerpfad Etappe 12: Salema » Luz

The first part of the 12th stage was not without its challenges in my opinion. It was a steep and rocky climb and descent. From Burgau onwards the path became easier again.

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April 26, 2024,Tag 12 - von Salema nach Luz

Detailed report and more pictures at aweifb.de

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March 23, 2023,Fischerpfad Etappe 12_12.1 km_Salema nach Luz

Unfortunately the last day.
Breakfast is in a small bakery in the village and then we make our way to Lagos.
It goes up and down again with beautiful bays and views to the village of Burgau where we stop for lunch in a small bar. Here, too, the beach invites you to swim, but we go further.
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Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Luz

Luz Coast

Cliffs of Luz

Burgau Beach

View of the Cliffs of Salema

Praia dos Rebolos

Cabanas Velhas Beach

Praia de Burgau

Cliffs Between Burgau and Luz

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