The Via Algarviana is a 240 km long foot path running east-west between Alcoutim on the Spanish border to Cape Saint Vincent on the west coast, a path which cuts through the heart of the rural Algarve.
The upgraded trail, meant to be the backbone of a trail system in the Algarve, is rapidly progressing toward completion. When it’s done it will become part of the Trans-European Paths, connecting with E4 and E9.
The Via Algarviana has an informative web site in English. You can follow the progress of the path and view pictures. They’ll send you a PDF version of the guide via email. See: Via Algarviana
The site offers advice on nearly every aspect of walking a trail, including the time of the year to avoid it and what sections of the trail are damaged. You can download a guide.
Resources: Algarve Map | Algarve Weather and Climate: Faro, Sagres
Promotional Video
Here’s a bit of what you might see on the ideal hike.
VIA ALGARVIANA – English – 6 minutes from Paulo Margalho on Vimeo.
