Mainland Portugal walking tour

Mainland Portugal has so much to offer tourists. The landscape is a perfect harmony of rolling hills, mountains, valleys and stunning coastlines. Enjoy a Portugal walking tour in some of our favourite places to visit and be amazed at the beauty before you. The presence of the Atlantic Ocean is a constant reminder of the rich history of the country, one of the pioneers in navigation, sending off the first sailing ships to discover distant continents on some of the greatest maritime expeditions the world has ever seen. There is a great historic and cultural depth to your walking holiday in Portugal, with itineraries taking you through Lisbon, Porto, the Douro wine valley and the wild Vicentine coast.

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City trek: walking in Lisbon
      • Portugal - Mainland Portugal
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 4 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Comfort
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip 

  • An intimate walking itinerary in the capital of Portugal
  • A day along the Tagus river to Bélem quarter
  • Great trip for foodies ! 
  • Possibility of a private guide for the day
  • Enjoy a portuguese traditionnal fado show




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Portugal walking and wine : Porto wine trails and Douro river cruise
      • Portugal - Mainland Portugal
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 6 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip 

  • Explore Porto, Unesco World Heritage city
  • Guided visit of the wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia and tasting the great wines of Porto 
  • 2 boat cruises along the Douro, with 1 lunch on board included between Pinhao and Porto
  • Walking through the famed vineyards of the Douro Valley
  • The small town of Pinhão, nestled in the river bank



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Portugal walking holiday: experience western Algarve
      • Portugal - Mainland Portugal
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 7 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Comfort
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip 

  • The diversity and beauty of the coastal hikes
  • The biodiversity in the Vicentine Coast Natural Park
  • The fortified city of Lagos and the spectacular "Ponta da Piedade"
  • Cape Saint-Vincent and the Sagres fort
  • The local hospitality and regional cuisine
  • Daily swimming opportunities


    Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

Portugal walking holiday : The wild Vicentine coast
      • Portugal - Mainland Portugal
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 7 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip 

  • The omnipresence of the ocean and the diversity of the landscapes
  • Geological, botanical and ornithological treasures
  • Transfer at the start and end of your trip included: Lisbon / Lagos
  • Swimming opportunities nearly every day ! 
  • The hospitality and cuisine in the villages along the way
  • End of your trip in Lagos or Faro, both beautiful historic cities with stunning beaches


    Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

Portugal walking tour: Lisbon & the Sintra Hills
      • Portugal - Mainland Portugal
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 8 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Comfort
      • Charming
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip

  • An intimate tour of the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Lisbon  
  • Bélem and its monuments dedicated to the Great Maritime Discoveries
  • The botanical beauty and lush forest of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Hiking to the westernmost point of Europe, Cabo da Roca
  • A free day to explore Sintra
  • Walking or cycling along the shimmering waters of the Tagus estuary 
  • Swimming opportunities in Cascais
  • Possibility of a guided tour of Lisbon


    Go Private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

Our team of track finders, experts of the destination, have concocted some fantastic walking itineraries, easy to moderate level, through beautiful landscapes. You can choose a self-guided short break walking tour on our city trek of Lisbon and get up close and personal with this vibrate and cosmopolitan city. You can choose to discover the Vicentine coast with its exquisite fauna and flora and crashing waves of the Atlantic. Or you can head inland to the Douro wine valley and learn the secrets behind the famous Porto wine. We have Portugal walking holidays to suit everyone and highly recommend booking a tour to this incredibly beautiful and welcoming country.