Hiking em Portugal

Portugal is a spectacular country for those who enjoy hiking and trekking, with a diversity of landscapes ranging from mountains to beaches and islands.

Hiking em Portugal

With its diverse landscape, ranging from mountains in the north to golden beaches in the south, there are trails suitable for all experience levels. Both mainland Portugal and its islands offer a wide variety of natural landscapes to explore. You can hike in the mountains, along the coast, through dense forests or on rural trails.

In the Peneda-Gerês National Park region, you will find challenging trails with stunning landscapes, including waterfalls and lakes. The Rota Vicentina in southwestern Portugal offers spectacular coastal trails with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Furthermore, Madeira Island is known for its levadas, which are easily accessible trails along irrigation canals, to challenging mountain trails, such as the famous “Pico Ruivo”.

The Azores islands in particular offer the opportunity to hike through stunning volcanic landscapes. The trail to Lagoa do Fogo, on São Miguel Island, is an iconic trail that takes hikers to a volcanic crater with a lagoon of crystal clear water in the center. Also noteworthy is the “Trilho da Caldeira” on Faial Island, which takes walkers to the edge of a volcanic caldera.

Portugal is truly an incredible destination for those who enjoy hiking and trekking, with countless routes and trails to explore. The country offers trails for all levels of hikers. You can choose between short, easy hikes or long trails that can take days to complete.

Regardless of where you choose to explore, hiking in Portugal allows you to experience the country’s natural beauty, culture and hospitality in a playful way. Make sure you are prepared with appropriate footwear, comfortable clothing. Whether you are an experienced hiker or just want to enjoy the stunning natural landscapes, Portugal has hiking for everyone.