The path starts at the Mexilhoeira Grande train station following the dirt road near the way-rail line. At the intersection keep going straight forward passing along the houses to have a view over the salt marshes and the Odiáxere river, in the right side. Go down to the marsh and turn right passing around it. […]

The path starts next to the elementary school and up for a narrow path towards the hill of Penedo Grande, site of geological importance, where emerge significant outcrops of “grés de Silves”. Reached the top of the hill, return to the village and the path runs parallel to the railway line until the Gavião small […]

Leaving the old elementary school of Furnazinhas take the paved road toward Malfrades, and follow the path to the right towards the White Mill. The path, initially, comes along the Barranco da Balsa who will cross a few times along the path. Passing by other streams, quickly find the Barranco da Maria Galega, the main […]

The path begins in the car parking of Alvor’s Fishing Port, near the municipal pool. From here follows the existing footpath and turn right, turn round the Ria de Alvor to Ponta do Medo Grande. Here the path follows the sand along Alvor beach for about 1km. Leave the beach in the first stairs you […]

The path starts at Fóia where you have the opportunity to climb to the Top of the Algarve. Then go down in direction at northeast. It goes through several terraces where predominant the grazing. Enjoy the verdant nature and the fresh air that is felt. Will leave the asphalt and the walk is done now […]

The path starts in the center of the village of Monchique, at Largo dos Chorões. Follow the signs towards to Santo António Gallery. Go up the stairs of the Travessa do Revez and follow the Municipal Council towards the Peso, through Mata-Porcas. Here enters into the dense vegetation spotting an old windmill, now unused, if […]

The path starts near the Church of Nossa Sr.ª da Encarnação, in Raposeira. Hence, cross the road at the traffic lights towards Ingrina and Zavial. At the intersection turns to the path of the right coincident at about 200m with GR 13 – Via Algarviana. Then move on, always along the riverside of the Serra […]

The path begins near the Museologic Center of Fóia. From here it goes to East, by paved road and diverts then to the left, down the old road to Fóia toward the Penedo do Buraco waterfall, passing through Chestnut Trees. Walk a little in the road and at the top follows the path at the […]

The path starts near to the Main Church of Marmelete and follow the street Francisco Furtado, together with the GR 13 – Via Algarviana, and the Link 5 -Marmelete to Aljezur. Later deflect to the right diverging from the GR 13 towards the EN 267 and the Elderly Day Care of Marmelete. Cross the road […]

The path starts at the center of Furnazinhas, near the main square. From here follows the narrow streets with houses arranged and well whitewash, towards the old path, lined with stone walls, up the road toward Fortes, near the picnic area. Here turn left and immediately turn right onto a path leading towards Albufeira de […]

Is possible to do the Via Algarviana riding in a bicycle in more than 90%, depending on the capabilities of cyclists, it can be traversed in its entirety in a few days, however it is recommended to perform the route for at least five days. Overall, this route is very demanding physically and technically, so […]

During this day you will ride in the Serra do Caldeirão (Caldeirão Montain), and you will easily realize that, with the climbs and steep downhill slopes that make this one of the most demanding days physically and technically, in both directions, as the accumulated show. The long climb to Parises is one of the toughest, […]

Is possible to do the Via Algarviana riding in a bicycle in more than 90%, depending on the capabilities of cyclists, it can be traversed in its entirety in a few days, however it is recommended to perform the route for at least five days. Overall, this route is very demanding physically and technically, so […]

Although is not too large, this is one of the most demanding days in physical and technical terms, in both directions, as shown the accumulated. The climb to the Picota, the second highest point of the Algarve is a very hard ascent, coming to the top rocky cluster will force you to have to carry […]

The path starts in the centre of Parises and follows the existing lane in front of the bus stop. Going up past the washing tank area and continuing along the road between the ancient walls that surround small gardens, enclosed by several water streams.

This path that connects to the Via Algarviana begins at the Loulé train station, following the road to the left of the station, and pass among the houses enroute towards the old road from Loulé to Quarteira. After crossing the road, the path follows through a narrow trail, where traditional dryfruit orchards can be seen, […]

The link to Via Algarviana starts at the Mexilhoeira Grande train station and follows in the direction of the village of the same name, crossing the EN 125 road. After the passage near the Nossa Senhora Conceição Church you must follow towards Figueira, crossing the Ribeira do Farelo.

This link starts at Lagos train station, past the Marina. After crossing the footbridge turn right to the “Descobrimentos” Avenue and at the first roundabout (D. João II Square) the path continues straight to 125 National Road ahead and at the next roundabout. On this road, cross to the left in pedestrian crossing (next to […]

This link of Via Algarviana begins near the Church of Marmelete and overlaps with the main section of the Via Algarviana (GR13) for almost 2 km, passing through the village of Marmelete. After a brief incursion on the road, Estrada 267, which goes in the direction of Aljezur, we take a right turning, among a […]

The Via Algarviana starts at Alcoutim, at the quay. It crosses the village and heads north. Initially the track goes along the Guadiana river, an even, low altitude path, the hikers can contemplate the valley’s natural beauty. The landscape is dominated by dryfruit orchards (almond trees, figs, or olive trees), many of which are still […]

Silves marks the beginning of the Via Algarviana. This city, once the capital of the Algarve, is on the right banks of the Arade River and its Moorish castle, built with walls of lathe and plaster and Grés-de-Silves stone, is the main point of historical interest. The path starts by the Enxerim stream, on the […]

At “Largo dos Chorões”, you begin to climb during about 3km. From there the journey follows to the “Convento do Desterro” (an old ruined convent), and one of the city’s most well-known historical buildings, which is abandoned. Here you can find too a beautiful Cork Oak grove. From this point, the track becomes a narrow […]

From Marmelete the path goes, initially, to northwest, reaching the municipal road that connects Marmelete to Aljezur. From here there is the option to follow up towards Aljezur taking the Link 5, so take care, because the signs are similar. After this, the path turns south, and maintains this direction until almost Bensafrim.

From the centre of Bensafrim the path heads to Southwest, to Barão de São João, one of Lagos’s rural civil parish. Here agriculture, mostly in the form of organic farming, is strongly present. The first part of the journey goes through a typical barrocal landscape of dense Mediterranean undergrowth, where Holm Oaks, False Pepper trees, […]

This last sector of Via Algarviana continues into Sudoeste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, one of the most rich and beautiful protected areas. Along the path, the hiker can find many indigenous plants, unique coastal landscapes and, with some luck, can see some rare and typical birds of this area, like the Red-billed Chough […]

The 3rd section of the Via Algarviana starts in Furnazinhas. After crossing the village heading North, the route leads the hiker along steep tracks, with open fields, pastures, extensive areas of Cistus (rockrose) and, every now and then, small kitchen-gardens, still in use by local people. The terrain is steep, and the track crosses several […]

The 4th section of Via Algarviana starts at Vaqueiros. After crossing the village, the track takes the hiker southwest, allowing a view of small traditional kitchen-gardens, bordered by old stone walls and streams. Along the route the scenery is dominated by dense areas of Cistus (Cistus sp.) and occasional Stone Pine plantations, locally known as “projects” as […]

The 5th section offers a spectacular landscape. While much of this scetor has been affected by the great fire of 2012, which left marks that remain visible and will remain a few years, the vegetation begins to regenerate. Here you will have the pleasure of walking in the Serra do Mú or Caldeirão and then […]

This sector starts initially in a relatively flat area, passing along the Eira de Agosto’s windmill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view over the mountains and until the coastline. This is one of those places that appeal you to have a break and enjoy the view and to take a deep breath! It’s worth […]

This 7th sector of Via Algarviana starts at Salir, a village located in the middle section of the EN124. The castle, now as a ruin, represents the most important historical building of the village. The track often crosses by old stone walls enclosing kitchen-gardens and rural properties, and crosses some groups of houses, as Almarginho, […]

Alte is one of the most traditional villages in the Algarve, with lime painted houses, flower vases along narrow stone paved roadways, and filled of architectural details, like eavesdrop and the algarvian chimneys. Heading to Sítio do Montinho, the itinerary crosses the village and rapidly enters in the typical rural landscape of Algarve’s “barrocal”. Dry-fruits […]

This sector starts by the Main Church, in the center of São Bartolomeu de Messines. The path goes along the street in which the house of João de Deus, a local poet, is located, and then crosses the village to the train station. After crossing the rail track, at Bairro do Furadouro, the path initially […]

Is possible to do the Via Algarviana riding in a bicycle in more than 90%, depending on the capabilities of cyclists, it can be traversed in its entirety in a few days, however it is recommended to perform the route for at least five days. Overall, this route is very demanding physically and technically, so […]

The path starts in the car parking near the Chapel of Caldas. We suggest you go to the chapel and admire the surrounding freshness that is felt by the passage of the waters of Lageado small river. Continue to climb and cross the EN266 road carefully, proceeding toward the viewpoint of Caldas. There you can […]

This 2nd sector of the Via Algarviana starts at Balurcos, a small village in the municipality of Alcoutim. From the village centre, the track leads the hiker to south, along rural paths, many of which are flanked by walls surrounding small properties where subsistence agriculture can still be seen. The track is initially flat, but […]