Intricately painted tiles, storks nesting on sea stacks, colourful flowers and, of course, famous wines, mean that our walking holidays in Portugal are about more than walking. We actively encourage you to delight in the details – an elegant manor house, the sunlight dancing on the sea – this is what Inntravel holidays are all about. And since you’re not with a group, and have no luggage (we transfer it between hotels), you can take your time to enjoy a walking holiday that's worth it.
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The westernmost Algarve is a land characterised by contrasts. Combining both seaside and countryside, this holiday begins amid the region’s rugged hills, chestnut woods, and timeless villages, before making its way towards the alluring coastline. As you walk, the colour palette shifts from green to gold, with the landscape unfolding to reveal honey-coloured cliffs and butterscotch-yellow beaches. From Cabo de São Vicente (the headland constituting mainland Europe’s south-westernmost tip), turn your gaze towards the horizon and the boundless Atlantic Ocean beams a brilliant blue back at you.
 A hire car is included in your holiday, enabling you to take your pick of our suggested walking and sightseeing options. |
We’ve put together a collection of detailed guides for some of our most popular choices in Portugal. Whether you’re looking for a bit of background information on a particular area, recommendations for top walks there, or even a few helpful phrases to learn before you go, our guides will stand you in good stead for your holiday.
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A walker’s paradise, rich in natural wonders and spectacular scenery. Bright flowers bloom on the hillsides, splashing the island in vibrant colours. Madeira’s climate is mild, comfortable, and refreshing in the spring.
Soak up the spring sunshine on endless beaches with dunes ruffled in seasonal pink thrift. Wonder at Europe's only marine stork colony as the birds nest on rugged sea stacks this time of year. Quieter in spring than in the high summer, you can feel truly immersed in the landscape.
The temperate days are perfect for exploring the lush countryside, flecked with wildflowers. A blissful opportunity to sip sumptuous local wine, surrounded by verdant vineyards. Explore the popular city of Porto before the summer crowds arrive.
Your base is in or near Funchal, the island’s captivating capital, which exudes the feel of mainland Portugal and where you have a choice of three different, distinctively Madeiran hotels: a traditional quinta, a historic hotel, or a former hunting lodge turned five-star hotel.
The name 'Madeira' conjures up images of levadas (waterways) lined with exotic flowers, and of luxuriant mountain slopes. Western Madeira is no different in this respect – there is certainly no shortage of drama or colour in the scenery.
Classic levada walks reveal varied scenery and fabulous flora as you head across the island to the capital, Funchal. Another great feature of this self-guided hotel-to-hotel walking holiday is the high-quality accommodation, where your luggage will be waiting for you at the end of each walk.
Madeira is remarkable for two reasons: the levadas (waterways) carved into the slopes, and the abundance of both familiar and exotic flowering plants. Some of the flowers, such as the Nile lily, have been deliberately planted by the levadas, serving to make these waterways.
Since its launch in 2024, this holiday has been a top-seller: experience the authentic Algarve, from rugged cliffs and secluded beaches to charming fishing villages.
Secret Algarve | Discover a wild coastline, away from the crowds.
Fishermen’s Trail | A renowned walking route across golden sands and clifftops.
Rest & refuel | Quality accommodation and tasty seafood.
Coastal culture | From historic Lagos to whitewashed fishing villages.
Cabo de São Vicente | Finish at the ‘very edge of Europe’.
Let Inntravel take you beyond Lisbon: walk from Cascais to UNESCO-listed Sintra along quiet, varied trails through forested hills and dramatic coastal paths, discovering grand palaces and the authentic spirit of the region.
The exceptional scenery | From dramatic seas to vineyards and woodland.
Sintra | So many extraordinary palaces and elaborate gardens to enjoy.
The walking | Along quiet, but always varied, trails.
Far-reaching views | From striking hill-top chapels or clifftop lighthouses.
Local wine | Especially that from the unique, sand-grown vines of Colares.
Spring brings a special charm to Lisbon and Sintra. In the capital, sun-warmed cobbled streets are abuzz with renewed energy, and – a short journey away – the lavish and colourful palaces of Sintra are all the more striking as they rise above flourishing forests. Quiet trails and gentle temperatures set the stage for relaxed exploration.
To set the scene, you begin with a night in Porto, friendly capital of the port-wine trade, before exploring the timeless landscapes where the wine originates, thus also showing the great contrast between the bustle of the historic sea port and the slow, traditional ways of life upriver.
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