Day 1 - Arrival in Lisbon
Arrival in Lisbon. Optional transfer to the hotel in the centre of Lisbon. A free day to visit the beautiful capital of Portugal, once the centre of a large maritime empire from Brazil to Japan. Enjoy the narrow streets and alleyways, the small squares and belvederes and stroll through the historical quarters of Mouraria, Alfama and Chiado.
Meals included : none
Night: Lisbon
We recommend:
.Have an extra night in Lisbon to enjoy the Portuguese Capital with a private guided tour in Lisbon
Private transfer (2h30) from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Milfontes. Vila Nova de Milfontes is a beautiful white-washed town nestled between the Mira river estuary and the ocean. Your first port of call along the coast offering incredible sunsets. Enjoy a stroll by the sea and admire the sand dunes and long stretches of sandy beach. 
Your transfer will take you to the suberp Almograve beach, the start of your walk. A wild and colourful coastline towards Zambujeira do Mar, a beautiful fishing village with the traditional white-washed houses with a blue stripe, a reminder of the Oceans presence and typical to Southern Portugal. 
This section of the walk lies between the two regions of Alentejo and the Algarve. The view from the cliffs down towards the mouth of the river Odeceixe with its white wavy sand banks and turquoise water is a real highlight of the walk. At the end of the walk, you can go to the beautiful Odeceixe beach.
The Moorish castle offers a fine morning view of the small town of Aljezur and the Amoreira valley. Then, through the valleys and hills, you reach the small port and surf spot of Arrifana before the spectacular Atalaïa headland. The ruins of an ancient Sufi place of worship add a mystical touch to the natural beauty of the area. The walk ends with a visit to the small village of Monte Clerigo and its superb beach. Transfer back to Aljezur (20 mins.)
After a short taxi transfer (20 min) to Ingrina beach, the fishermen's paths lead along the cliffs and through multicoloured moors rich with the scent of aromatic plants, and from creeks and coves to beaches. It is possible to swim, weather permitting! The itinerary takes you to the port “da Baleeira” which as the name suggests, used to be a whaling port for hunting sperm whale. At Sagres point, the fortress of the same name built from the 15th century, is a mecca of history and geography. Legend has it that it was here, on the edge of an abyss, that Henry the Navigator had a vision of Portugal's maritime expansion project towards the other continents.
Transfer from Sagres to Burgau (30 min.). The route follows the coast, passing through the pretty village of Praia da Luz, the "beach of light", skirting cliffs (no danger), pine forests and crossing small valleys covered with aromatic plants. The ocean is omnipresent, but erosion always offers another facet of this superb South Atlantic coastline. You arrive to Ponta da Piedade, a remarkable geological site with arches, chasms, cliffs and ochre coves that form this point, once an important processional site. You end the trip in Lagos, a beautiful historic town, intimately linked to the history of sailors and pirates, forever present with the colourful trawlers who bring fish to the auction hall. The Avenida dos Descobrimentos leads you to the sea and to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve.
