HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 8 most popular sintra & portugal trails. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Porto to Gerês for a 10 km hike to seven natural pools, with time to swim in cool water on a small-group day trip.
Most Popular“I had a lovely tour with Angelo! He was organised, energetic and very friendly. It was a lovely day and I would definitely recommend this tour. We saw such beautiful views and it was one of my favourite things I did in Porto.”
From Porto, hike Peneda-Gerês National Park and swim in natural pools: an all-year waterfall loop or a summer 10 km swim trek.
“It was a wonderful day! We got a chance to take a break from the city and spend a whole day in nature, we saw beautiful mountains, goats and cows, and the pools in the mountains were breathtaking! The guide was also a wonderful, friendly and positive person, as was the group we went with.…”
A small-group day from Lisbon to Sintra’s Pena Palace exteriors and a cliffside hike from Cabo da Roca to Praia da Adraga.
“The day of our trip was raining, chilly, and foggy but Walter our guide made the best of the situation. He quickly came up with alternatives to help keep us dry which made the entire trip enjoyable. Definitely would recommend this day trip to Sintra as our kind was very informative and knowledgable about the…”
Small-group hike to Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada, with guided nature lessons, levada walks, and a picnic by the crater lake.
“The hike and guide were terrific and we even had a sandwich after which was an unexpected treat . It was quite windy at the top but the 2-3 hour hike up was variable in difficulty but I really enjoyed it and the guide was really good too !!”
Private Peneda-Gerês hike from Braga with hotel pickup, waterfall time, and Roman-road sights. English guide, free admissions, no lunch.
“We are a family of 5 who likes outdoor adventure and hiking. This was a great trip to Portugal’s national park. We had a great morning hiking a trail through forests and fields learning about the flora, fauna, and terrain. The afternoon we spent at a couple of waterfalls where we were able to swim…”
Porto day trip to Peneda-Gerês National Park for a 4 km hike, swimming in 7 lagoons, and a homemade picnic with views and culture.
“It was a great experience that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys nature and physical activity. The guide was very nice, funny and helpful - he created a positive atmosphere. The whole experience was well planned and everything went at a pleasant pace. It was not boring, but there was also time for everything.…”
Small-group Sintra day trip from Lisbon with Pena Palace exteriors and a 5 km Cabo da Roca hike to rocky Praia da Adraga.
“The tour of the outside grounds of the palace and the hike to Cabo da Roca were both great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of fun facts along the way. The logistics were a bit chaotic as we were together with another group that was doing the palace and wine…”
Half-day hike and snorkeling on São Miguel with local Gabriel: forest, waterfall views, and a volcanic beach reef swim.
“Gabriele was amazing!! He picked us up promptly and took us on an amazing hike. The views were stunning. Gabriele was very informative about everything and gave great recommendations. He is extremely friendly. The snorkeling was awesome! We saw a bunch of different types of fish and the gear was good quality. I would use…”
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