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At Hooked on Walking Holidays we have developed two fabulous contrasting walks in Portugal. Our Walking Holiday in Madeira a lush green Island off the coast of Africa with a lovely mild climate allowing for year round hiking. On mainland Portugal we have two wonderful walking holidays in Alentejo a quiet region between Faro and Lisbon.
Guided Alentejo - 7 night guided walking holiday
This wonderful guided hiking vacation in Portugal is situated around 150 km from the west coast of Portugal. For a holiday that combines coastal and countryside  walks, an undiscovered region is waiting for you. Between Serpa and Mertola in southern Alentejo lies the National Park Vale do Guadiana. The park is particularly beautiful when carpeted in spring flowers. You will discover off the beaten track the beauty of unspoilt countryside and indulge in peaceful walks along the banks of the river Guadiana. You might even want to take a dip. Not forgetting one great advantage of walking in Portugal, because after all that walking you will have worked up an appetite, you will love the Alentejo’s traditional cooking. Just the thought of “porco preto” makes my mouth water.
Madeira 7 or 9 night independent walking tour Level 2
The Island of Madeira is 310 miles from the African coastline and 620 miles from the European Continent. It is very famous for its natural environment where the most important feature is the Laurissilva Forest , a relic of the Tertiary Age and has been classified by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. It is also known for its year round climate where it does not drop below 17C which means Madeira is an ideal year round hiking holiday destination. It has great traditions and customs , old buildings , museums and great wine also. You can extend your walking tour by taking extra nights for relaxation in the wonderful capital Funchal.
Alentejo 7 Night independent walking tour Level 1-2
The Alentejo is one of the few undiscovered parts of Europe. It is a picturesque and tranquil region bound by the Algarve coast to the south, and by the Atlantic to the west. Largely agricultural, it is renowned for its traditional cork plantations scrub oak, olive groves, vineyards, and beautiful whitewashed hill towns. It also has an extensive coastline of untouched sandy beaches.
The province covers almost a third of the country and has a very low population density. It has an either flat or rolling landscape ideal for easy and moderate walking. Parts of the coast have always been extremely popular with Portuguese city dwellers in July and August, but it is only recently that a few adventurous northern Europeans have found their way down here
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