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What to expect

Guided Walks

Guided Walks

Enjoy five days of fully guided walking exploring the Eastern Algarve's spectacular landscapes, uncovering picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and tranquil countryside.

Stunning Landscapes

Stunning Landscapes

Be captivated by the Eastern Algarve's stunning and spectacular mix of landscapes, from its beautiful beaches and tranquil countryside to charming villages.

Coastal Accomodations

Coastal Accomodations

 Make your base the picturesque town of Tavira, widely considered one of the most charming coastal towns in the Algarve, offering beauty and historical appeal.

 

About this trip...

Explore the wonderful Eastern Algarve on foot and experience a spectacular mix of walks discovering picturesque villages, beautiful beaches, and tranquil inland landscapes. This region of Portugal offers a captivating blend of stunning coastal scenery, historical charm, and natural beauty just waiting to be explored. And, you'll enjoy your stay in one of the Algarve's prettiest and most characterful coastal towns – Tavira – providing the perfect base for your week of walking adventures.

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What's Included

  • Private Room
  • Half Board – breakfast daily in hotel, evening meals in local restaurants
  • Drinks included with evening meals
  • Welcome drink
  • 5 fully guided walking days
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader

What's extra:

  • International flights are not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & drinks
  • Meals when not included in the itinerary
  • Activities when not included in the itinerary

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Portugal
  • Zimbral Walk
  • Santa Luzia & Tavira Island Walk
  • Day at Leisure
  • Manta Rota to Cabanas Walk
  • Santa Catarina Ceramica Walk
  • Fuzeta to Tavira Walk
  • Departure Day

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive In Portugal

Day One: Arrive In Portugal

Arrive at Faro Airport and transfer to the Maria Nova Lounge Hotel in Tavira.
Day Two: Zimbral Walk

Day Two: Zimbral Walk

After breakfast, we take our transfer bus to the start of our walk. Our first walk of the week takes us through open rolling hillsides offering spectacular views along the way, allowing us to appreciate this delightful region. Our route takes us through fascinating villages and then descends to finish in a low fertile valley full of orange orchards and small holdings. At the end of the walk, we take our bus back to the hotel. During the walk, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch (at own cost).
 
  • Approx Walking Distance: 7.8 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 3 Hours
  • Ascent: Approx. 220 feet
  • Descent: Approx. 853 feet
  • Grade: Easy to Medium
  • Breakfast & Dinner included
Day Three: Santa Luzia & Tavira Island Walk

Day Three: Santa Luzia & Tavira Island Walk

Today our walk starts and finishes at our hotel. We enjoy a fantastic walking day of variety around the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Included is a fascinating boat ride between Tavira & Tavira Island where we walk along Tavira Island’s beach. This is regarded by many as one of the finest in the world with its vast stretches of golden sand and sparkling blue waters. Our route takes us through Tavira’s ancient salt pans which date back thousands of years. The itinerary also includes a stop in the characterful fishing village of Santa Luzia, famous for Octopus, where we can enjoy its glorious waterfront. During the walk, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch.

 
  • Approx Walking Distance: 10.6 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 4 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Approx. 66 feet
  • Grade: Easy to Medium
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Four: Day at leisure

Day Four: Day at leisure

Take a well-earned rest and perhaps relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel, or take a stroll and explore Tavira.  Alternatively, there will be an opportunity to book an optional excursion to explore further afield. Perhaps the Castro Marim in the Reserva Natural do Sapal, famous for their flamingos.

 
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Five: Manta Rota to Cabanas Walk

Day Five: Manta Rota to Cabanas Walk

We take our bus to the start of today's walk. Our route today is a classic coastal walk following the inner shoreline where we visit the iconic and idyllic village of Cacela Velha protected by a small walled fortress and famous for its incredible views and expansive sandy beach. We then continue to the popular resort of Cabanas where incidentally gets it name from the traditional cabanas fishing huts which started being built here in the 18th Century.

 
Here we can take a well-earned rest and perhaps have lunch (at own cost) in one of the many cafes lining the spectacular waterfront. From here. we return back by transfer bus to our hotel in Tavira.
 
  • Coach Transfers AM: Approx. 9.3 miles / 20 mins
  • Coach Transfers PM: Approx. 4.4 miles / 10 mins
  • Approx Walking Distance: 10.6 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 4 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Minimal
  • Grade: Easy to Medium
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Six: Santa Catarina Ceramica Walk

Day Six: Santa Catarina Ceramica Walk

Today we enjoy an inland walk through one of most beautiful and interesting valleys in the Algarve. Santa Catarina is one of the centres for the production of carob, almond, fig, olive oil and medronho, and the surrounding countryside we walk through reflects this. We will also pass tiny brick and tile works, whose hand-made craft dates back to before Roman times. During the walk, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch. Our transfer bus will meet us at the end of the walk.

 
  • Coach Transfers AM/PM: Approx. 9.3 miles / 20 mins
  • Approx Walking Distance: 7.3 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 3 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Approx. 623 feet
  • Grade: Easy to Medium
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Seven: Fuzeta to Tavira Walk

Day Seven: Fuzeta to Tavira Walk

Today we take our bus to start our last day of lovely walking following part of the Algarve’s Ecovia trail. We pass by old estates with orange, figs and almond orchards, with our route taking us through the salt pans of Fuzeta where we are able to appreciate the rich birdlife and nature of the area. During the walk, there will be stops for refreshments and lunch. The route takes us back to our hotel where we finish our final day of walking.

  • Coach Transfers AM: Approx. 9.3 miles / 20 mins
  • Approx Walking Distance: 10.7 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 4.5 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Minimal
  • Grade: Easy to Medium
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Eight: Departure Day

Day Eight: Departure Day

Today we check-out of our hotel and say goodbye before transferring to Faro Airport.

Accommodation

The Maria Nova Lounge Resort Four-star

This well-appointed adults-only stylish four-star hotel overlooking the picturesque town of Tavira - the perfect base for our week of walking.

Facilities include

Facilities include restaurant, bars, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned gym, Maria Nova Spa including sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, whirlpool and massage treatments (costs apply).

Room includes

The comfortable rooms include en-suite bathroom with shower, flat screen television, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, air-conditioning and balcony/terrace.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
23 Nov 2025 30 Nov 2025 7
$2399
  

Essential Information

Transfer Time
The transfer time from Faro Airport to the hotel is approximately 45 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Walking Schedule
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your tour. This trip features walks approx 7 to 11 miles each day.  If you are unsure as to whether the walks are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking. It is recommended to bring water & snacks for the walk. You could be walking across uneven ground in some areas and extreme care must be taken, especially if wet. If used to using a pole/stick, it is advisable to bring it. 
 
Please appreciate the route and content of the tour may change at the time and at the discretion of the guide/organizer, should conditions require. Solo’s Holidays Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident or damage to property whilst on these walks other than incidents arising out of the company’s negligence. 
 
The guide has the right to refuse to guide a walk with anyone not properly attired. 
 

Zimbral Walk

  • Coach Transfers AM/PM: Approx. 6.2 miles / 15 mins
  • Approx Walking Distance: 7.8 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 3 Hours
  • Ascent: Approx. 220 feet
  • Descent: Approx. 853 feet
  • Grade: Easy to Medium

Santa Luzia & Tavira Island Walk

  • Approx Walking Distance: 10.6 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 4 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Approx. 66 feet
  • Grade: Easy to Medium

Manta Rota to Cabanas Walk

  • Coach Transfers AM: Approx. 9.3 miles / 20 mins
  • Coach Transfers PM: Approx. 4.4 miles / 10 mins
  • Approx Walking Distance: 10.6 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 4 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Minimal
  • Grade: Easy to Medium

Santa Catarina Ceramics Walk

  • Coach Transfers AM/PM: Approx. 9.3 miles / 20 mins
  • Approx Walking Distance: 7.3 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 3 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Approx. 623 feet
  • Grade: Easy to Medium

Fuzeta to Tavira Walk

  • Coach Transfers AM: Approx. 9.3 miles / 20 mins
  • Approx Walking Distance: 10.7 miles
  • Approx Walking Time: 4.5 Hours
  • Ascent/Descent: Minimal
  • Grade: Easy to Medium
What to Wear

It is of paramount importance that you have the correct footwear. It is essential to wear walking boots that are comfortable and preferably lightweight, with some ankle support and a good grip. If you already have a pair of boots that you are happy walking in (including during hot/wet weather and on hard ground), then bring these along. However, if you are bringing new footwear, do make sure they are well broken in before you arrive. Experience has shown that wearing 2 pairs of woollen socks adds to comfort.

Whilst we would hope for good weather during your holiday, it is of course impossible to guarantee this. We would therefore recommend you travel with clothing suitable for all conditions, and suggest you use the following checklist as a guideline of what to take:

  • Walking boots with good ankle support
  • Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
  • Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
  • Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
  • Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
  • Walking socks – several pairs
  • Lightweight fleece or jumper Hat & gloves
  • Daysack/rucksack for walking
  • Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
  • Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
  • Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of $30.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % add on.
Passport & Visas
We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.

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Health Requirements
We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.

 

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