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Algarve

Cork Oaks to Orange Groves 2008

Villages nestling between hills. Walls of whitewashed stone flashing in the sun. The lush foliage of almond, fig, carob and pomegranate trees, the rust coloured trunks of the stripped cork trees and the thousands of flowers that grow wild every spring, this is the true heart of the Algarve. This four centre walking holiday starts in historic town of Estoi with its Roman ruins and takes you through totally unspoilt countryside where there are new vistas around every corner to the village of Alte, considered by many as the village most typical of the Algarve. More magnificent countryside before continuing your walk westwards through orange and citrus groves to the historical town of Silves, once the Moorish capital of the Algarve.

PRICE

October to March - £445. April to June - £495 per person.
Single supplement: £80.

INCLUDED

7 night's accommodation in a twin/double room with en-suite facilities and breakfasts. 6 packed lunches. 4 dinners (in Estoi and Querenca). Transport to and from your arrival point in the Algarve. Movement of luggage during the week. Comprehensive walking notes and maps

NOT INCLUDED

Flights, meals not mentioned above, drinks with meals, insurance

Departure dates 2008:

This independent holiday is available for 2 or more people from September to June (July and August being too hot to walk).


To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1 - Transfer from arrival point in the Algarve to Estoi.

Day 2 - A walk that takes you up to the highest point in the area - Guilhim- with paroramic views and then back along the Seco river. Overnight Estoi.

Day 3 - Transfer to the start of the walk.  This is a circular walk through the countryside and along the Almarjao valley to Qurenca.
16 kms/10 miles. Overnight in Querenca in a beautifully restored Quinta.

 Day 4 - A shorter walk that leads through the river valley to Fonte de Benemola, a protected area full of many birds and unusual plants.
12 kms/7 miles. Overnight Qurenca.

Day 5 -  Transfer and then follow in the footsteps of the Moors through unspoilt countryside and along the limestone escarpment to Alte village.
18 kms /11 miles. Overnight Alte.

Day 6 -  A circular walk through ancient villages to Pico Alto from where there are magnificent views over the Serra de Caldeirao.
12 kms/7 miles. Overnight Alte.

Day 7 - Transfer and then a walk along limestone ridges and through groves filled with citrus fruit and avocados to the town of Silves.
16 kms/10 miles. Overnight in Silves.

Day 8 - Transfer back to departure point in the Algarve.

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

This holiday is moderately easy walking for anyone of average fitness. Although the first three days are spent in the mountains there is very little climbing involved. Because of the terrain however this holiday can only be undertaken by a minimum of two people.

GROUP SIZE

2 or more people

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

7 nights accommodation in rooms with private facilites in small country style hotels.

GETTING THERE

Faro is the nearest airport - you will be collected from there.  If you take a flight to Lisbon then train or bus south to the Algarve and you will be collected from the train station.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, swimming costume, water bottle, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, compass, torch and a first-aid kit.

GALLERY

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WHEN TO GO

All year except for July and August

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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