Hikes in Portugal

The Schist Walking Trail of Lousã - Serranos Route starts at Lousã Castle and passes through some of the Aldeias do Xisto located in the Lousã mountain range.

Experience a diverse array of coastal landscapes on this section from Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes. You’ll walk mostly on energy-sapping sandy paths but be richly rewarded with extraordinary scenery.

The Zêzere Trail allows visitors to discover rich and varied natural heritage, the granite escarpments of the Zêzere Valley and, hopefully, the round-winged eagle that soars above this place. 

Hiking trail along Castro Verde Biosphere Reserve with opportunities for bird watching and a stop at the historical site of S. Pedro das Cabeças.

The accessible Schist Walking Trail of Gondramaz can be used by people with disabilities, allowing them to enjoy the areas surrounding the Aldeia do Xisto of Gondramaz.

Trail along the river Guadiana, between the ancient watermill of Escalda and the gorges of Pulo do Lobo.

The cliffs are higher, the sand dunes wider and the coastal views as impressive as ever, as you continue heading south from Longueira/Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar.

Today’s walk from Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe strikes a perfect balance between clambering atop high cliffs and dipping down to meet pristine beaches. There’s a little more climbing involved, but the views compensate adequately!

Walk along the coast and via wetlands and river estuaries to Esposende.

Hike through the landscape of the Castro Verde Biosphere Reserve home of the Great Bustard.

The Four Villages Route starts in Candal Aldeia do Xisto, going on towards Catarredor, Vaqueirinho and Talasnal Aldeia do Xisto.

This loop walk explores Odeceixe’s gorgeous surroundings, walking beside the meandering River Seixe, a man-made irrigation channel, and coastal cliffs. Stopping at Odeceixe Beach is bound to be a highlight.

Walk along coastal plains, sandy beaches and dunes to the historic centre of Viana do Castelo.

Take a metro to Matosinhos before beginning your walk along the coast to Povoa do Varzim.

Starting and ending at the Aldeia do Xisto of Fajão, the Subida aos Penedos trail goes through the Açor Mountain Range Nature Network, where the largest population of Portuguese laurel in the country is located. 

Keep the ocean on your right as you walk from Azoia to Cascais alternating between stretches of golden and inviting beaches and rugged and rocky coastline.

The Schist Walking Trail of Barroca will bring you to the river Zêzere's secluded spots, along banks covered by rock engravings and remnants of past activity that will take you on a journey through time.

The Schist Walking Trail of Gondramaz - In the Miller’s Footsteps, is a linear trail that connects the Aldeia do Xisto of Gondramaz to the Chapinha Picnic Park. It can be traversed in both directions.