24 Sep 2024
Algarve Walking Season Launches New Website and New Walking Festival

Algarve Tourism Board

Algarve Walking Season has launched a new website (www.algarvewalkingseason.com) and will include a new walking festival in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, in the municipality of Faro.

The new Algarve Walking Season website is a fantastic resource to find out about upcoming events and is a comprehensive guide to walking opportunities throughout the year in the Algarve. Visitors can easily view the calendar of all walking festivals in the region, including their locations and key features. It also provides regular updates on these festivals and walking-related news in the area. Recommended festivals include…

Barão de São João Walk & Art Fest, Lagos (1-3 November)

Combining walking with art, a range of extensive and varied activities are on offer to suit all tastes. The schedule includes long, short and themed walks (geology, botany, birdwatching, history, drawing), workshops, activities for families, mountain bike rides and wellbeing activities, inviting participants to relax and enjoy nature. The festival celebrates the local artistic community. More information HERE

Monchique Walking Festival, Monchique (29 November – 1 December)

The Monchique Walking Festival is a tribute to water, offering a journey of contemplation and discovery. The event draws much-needed attention to the preservation of water and the importance of it as a resource. The festival includes several activities, such as sports walks, themed and cultural walks, family and children's activities, workshops, ateliers, theatre, yoga and astronomical observation. More information HERE

Santa Barbara de Nexe Walking Festival, Faro (7-9 February)

The much-anticipated Santa Barbara de Nexe Walking Festival will debut in 2025. The event will focus on popular culture and celebrate the richness of this rural location through numerous walks, entertainment, workshops and other activities. More information HERE

Caminheiros Border Experience, Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana (7-9 March)

Held annually in late winter, Caminheiros is a hiking festival that takes place in the cross-border region of Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana, celebrating the connection between nature and culture. Situated amongst the mountains and the Guadiana River, the event invites you to discover the natural beauty and authentic historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage of the region. Through a wide range of activities, the festival offers unique experiences for all interests and fitness levels. From traditional hikes along historic trails and stunning landscapes, to themed routes that explore astronomy, botany and ancient history. More information HERE

Ameixial Walking Festival, Loulé (25-28 April)

As the oldest walking festival in the region, this annual event is incredibly popular. The festival celebrates hiking whilst showcasing the Algarve's mountains and their natural, cultural and human heritage. In addition to the more traditional walks, there will be themed walks related to local history such as the Southwest Writing Walk and nature. More information HERE

For those looking to experience the more adventurous side of the Algarve independently, keen hikers can try Via Algarviana, a 300 km inland route connecting Alcoutim in the far east to Cabo de São Vicente in the far west that consists of rural paths across the mountains and valleys that will allow you to see the great variety of fauna and flora of this region and to immerse into the local culture of rural villages. There are range of different trails available and visitors can use their website and app (G13 – Via Algarviana) for navigation as well as a tool to identify accommodation, food, transport, activities and tour operators in the territory. All partners involved prioritise sustainable tourism and celebrate local residents.


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For further information on the Algarve, please visit www.visitalgarve.pt

Images available to download HERE

Editors Notes

About the Algarve

The Algarve is the southernmost region in Portugal framed by a 200km coastline. The region is home to award-winning beaches, authentic gastronomy and a range of outdoor activities from surfing to cycling, walking, and birdwatching that attracts thrill seekers, nature lovers alike.  The Algarve's 16 municipalities offer traditional and distinct experiences that allow for visitors to discover its rich heritage as a region.

About Algarve Walking Season

The Algarve Walking Season is an initiative coordinated by the QRER Cooperative, with the goal of jointly promoting the various walking festivals in the region, as well as the local resources, heritage, culture and communities, positioning the Algarve's interior as a prime destination for nature tourism. The project benefits from the involvement and collaboration of the Algarve Tourism Board and the Algarve Tourism Bureau, as well as the organizing entities of the various festivals: Alcoutim City Council, Monchique City Council, Lagos City Council, Almargem Association, and the Parish Council of Santa Bárbara de Nexe.

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