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March 31, 2026
Fishermen's trail: Carrapateira - Utopia/Arrifana (detour due to flood)
Detour route: Due to high water levels, the crossing from Carrapateira to Bordeira Beach was not possible. An alternative route via the main road had to be taken for the first few kilometers before returning to the scenic Fishermen’s Trail.
Bordeira Beach is beautiful, and when there is no high…
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March 30, 2026
Rota Vicentina: Vila do Bispo - Pedralva - Carrapateira
This is the inland route of the Rota Vicentina. The trail leads through lush green nature and rural areas, and in this variation it requires several crossings of a small creek. To keep your feet dry, it’s necessary to take off your shoes multiple times, which actually makes for a…
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March 29, 2026
Algarve Southcoast Day 3 #2: Ferragudo - Ribeirinha Portimao
Connection from Cavoeiro (end of part 1 od today’s hike) to Ferragudo by bus. After walking to Portimao and exploring the river promenade, I connected to Vila do Bispo via bus in order to continue hiking on the fishermen’s trail/rota vicentina.
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March 29, 2026
Algarve Southcoast Day 3 #1: Armação de Pêra - Cavoeiro
Wonderful hike including the trail of the seven hanging valleys (red-yellow marked official hiking trail).
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March 28, 2026
Algarve Southcoast Day 2 #2: Albufeira - Armação de Pêra
This is part 2 of Day 2. I took a bus from Olhos de Agua to Albufeira, because there was no trail along the coast.
A beautiful and varied hike, mostly along the sea, with stunning natural scenery. The hike ends with several kilometers on wooden boardwalks through the Salgados…
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March 28, 2026
Algarve Southcoast Day 2 #1: Quarteira - Olhos de Agua
If you want to skip the touristy promenade in Quarteira, I recommend taking the bus to Vilamoura. From there, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the red-colored Falésia cliffs.
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March 27, 2026
Algarve Southcoast Day 1: Faro Airport - Quarteira
This is day 1 of a three-day hike between Faro Airport and Portimão, exploring the south coast of the Algarve on foot. From Portimão, it’s easy to connect to the Fishermen’s Trail (Rota Vicentina) or continue hiking towards Alvor. Having hiked the Fishermen’s Trail several times, I didn’t expect too…
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October 16, 2025
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October 14, 2025
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October 12, 2025
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Lisa went for a bike ride
May 31, 2025
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May 10, 2025
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