Portugal Hiking Itinerary: 2 Weeks on Foot

Portugal is a superb walking destination, and this two-week itinerary combines its best hikes: the Algarve’s clifftop trails, the wild Fishermen’s Trail, Sintra’s forests and Madeira’s spectacular mountains and levadas.

Quick answer: Days 1 to 4: the western Algarve (Seven Hanging Valleys, Ponta da Piedade, Sagres). Days 5 to 7: the Fishermen’s Trail on the Costa Vicentina. Days 8 and 9: Lisbon and Sintra’s forest trails. Days 10 to 14: Madeira (PR1, levadas, PR8). Spring and autumn are best.

Days 1 to 4: The western Algarve

• Seven Hanging Valleys: see the trail.
• Ponta da Piedade: see Ponta da Piedade.
• Sagres and the cliffs: see Algarve hikes.

Days 5 to 7: The Costa Vicentina

Walk stages of the Fishermen’s Trail between Odeceixe, Aljezur and Arrifana. See Costa Vicentina and Odeceixe.

Days 8 and 9: Lisbon and Sintra

Forest trails between the palaces. See Sintra hikes.

Days 10 to 14: Madeira

• PR1: see Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo.
• Levadas: see levada walks.
• PR8: see Ponta de São Lourenço.

Alternatives

Swap Madeira for the Azores, or add Peneda-Gerês in the north. See climbing Mount Pico and Peneda-Gerês.

More: hiking in Portugal and the packing list.

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