Walking & Yoga

Reception of the clients in Lagos and transfer to Sagres. Briefing and delivery of support material.

Within one of the most impressive scenery of the Algarve, lays the small village of Sagres with its sea cliffs and the 15th century fortress high above the ocean.
Its isolated beauty and its wild and windy beaches set Sagres apart from the other villages in the Algarve.
Sagres is very popular, particularly amongst sunbathers and surfers. Away from the holiday villas, bars and restaurants, is the busy port and the lively marina.
From the tip of Ponta de Sagres there are great views up the coast to cape “Cabo São Vicente”.

Places to visit: São Vicente Cape and Lighthouse, Martinhal beach, Sagres Fortress, Mareta beach, try Sagres beer

Accommodation in Sagres

Memmo da Baleeira hotel 

We start this walking tour along the west coast. The tracks will lead you to Cabo de São Vicente with its Light House with one of the biggest lamps in the world.

LEVEL: SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT
DISTANCE: 17,5 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 5 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 550 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 550 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 93 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 22 M

Places to visit: Beliche Beach, Cabo São Vicente, Fortaleza de Beliche, Sagres

Yoga - Evening session: A complete session with stretching and hips opening, which are essential after hours of walking. Specific breathing exercises will be part of the session to help balance and relax the nervous system and as a preparation for meditation and relaxation practice. Relaxation will be combined with ancient meditative instruments: Tibetan Singing Bowl.

Accommodation in Sagres

Memmo da Baleeira hotel

This walking day takes you to Ingrina Beach. It is a 10km walk until the beautiful beach of Ingrina. Here you can have your picnic lunch and wait for the transfer that takes you back to the Hotel.

LEVEL: SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT
DISTANCE: 10 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 3 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 350 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 300 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 78 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 1 M

Places to visit: Martinhal, Ingrina Beach

Yoga - Evening session: A complete session with stretching and hips opening, which are essential after hours of walking. Specific breathing exercises will be part of the session to help balance and relax the nervous system and as a preparation for meditation and relaxation practice . Relaxation will be combined with ancient meditative instruments: Tibetan Singing Bowl.

Accommodation in Sagres

Hotel Memmo da Baleeira

Early morning transfer to the starting point in Salema Beach.

This walking day takes you to Praia da Luz. It is a 11,5kms walk until the beautiful beach of Luz. On km 6 you will arrive to Burgau beach, a small fishermen’s beach where you will find a place for a recovery drink.

LEVEL: EASY
DISTANCE: 11,5 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION:  3 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 475 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 478 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 79 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 2 M

Places to visit: Praia de Cabanas Velhas, Almadena Fortress, Burgau Beach and Praia da Luz

Yoga - Evening session: A complete session with stretching and hips opening, which are essential after hours of walking. Specific breathing exercises will be part of the session to help balance and relax the nervous system and as a preparation for meditation and relaxation practice . Relaxation will be combined with ancient meditative instruments: Tibetan Singing Bowl.

Accommodation in Praia da Luz

Aparthotel Vila Luz or Hotel Bela Vista da Luz

It is a short but beautiful walking day. The view from Ponta da Piedade and all the beaches before you arrive to the centre of Lagos offers you an unforgettable landscape.

Lagos city was the departure point of several maritime expeditions and its harbour, due to its geographical position, became an important business centre since the XV century. 
Today, the economic activity of the city relies on tourism mainly due to its singular beaches, that are unique in terms of variety and quality. Among these, the famous Dona Ana beach, one of tourists’ favourite, stands out with its golden rock formations and natural caves that can be visited by boat. Lagos has an exciting night life with countless entertainment options and is the ideal spot to finish any walking tour. Most of the city centre streets are for pedestrians only and are packed with bars, restaurants, shops and other offers that will make your stay a memorable one.

LEVEL: EASY
DISTANCE:  11 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 3 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 475 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 478 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 107 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 2 M

Places to visit: Praia da Luz, Ponta da Piedade Light House and Lagos

Yoga - Morning session: A practice to wake up, open and stretch the body. The morning breathing exercises will activate and stimulate the different systems of your body and prepare it for the walking day ahead. This session will comprise openness and strength of the body with a present and calm mind.

Accommodation in Lagos

Hotel Tivoli or equivalent

 End of the program after breakfast.