Walking in Portugal
40 graded short and multi-day walks including Serra da Estrela and Peneda Gerês National Park
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40 graded short and multi-day walks throughout the country
Portugal is something of an undiscovered gem for hikers, offering beautiful, diverse landscapes and vast amounts of space. Thanks to its variety of micro-climates, it is possible to find pleasant walking conditions in all seasons, and the multitude of trails boast fantastic scenery and are rich in natural, historical and cultural interest.
This guide describes 40 graded walks, ranging from gentle family strolls to strenuous mountain hikes (including Portugal's highest peak) and multi-day routes. The walks are spread throughout Portugal, with a focus on the country's many natural and national parks, including Peneda-Gerês, Serra da Estrela and Costa Vicentina. Clear route description is illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping and a route summary table makes it easy to choose the right walk. As well as practical travel advice, there is information on Portugal's geology, history, plants, wildlife and agriculture and on numerous local points of interest.
From the rugged mountains of the north to the UNESCO-listed Rio Douro river valley, from traditional schist villages to the unique geology of the Algarve coast, the walks have been carefully selected to showcase some of the best Portugal has to offer. They take in granite peaks, wildflower meadows, woodland, waterfalls, castles, churches and archeological remains. With routes suitable for most ambitions and abilities, what further inspiration do you need to discover the myriad delights of this wonderful, yet frequently overlooked, destination?
A guidebook to 40 walks spread throughout Portugal, with a focus on the country’s many natural and national parks. Walks are graded from easy to challenging, with options to suit most abilities and ambitions.
The walks range from 5 to 46km (3–29 miles), with the two longest routes offering optional overnight stops; the day walks can be enjoyed in 2–11 hours. A handful of routes are easily accessible from Lisbon, with others covering Peneda-Gerês National Park, Serra da Estrela Nature Park and the Algarve.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 maps
- GPX files available to download
- Information on refreshments, access and parking
- Local points of interest and background notes about Portugal
- Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
Weight:
320 g
Author:
Andrew Mok, Simon Whitmarsh
Publisher:
Series:
Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781852848897
Pages:
264
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
116
Year of publication:
2018
Continent: Europe
Country: Portugal
Region: Serra da Estrela, Algarve, Nordportugal, Portugiesische Atlantikküste, Alentejo, Peneda-Gerês, Serra de Monchique, Central Portugal
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Lissabon, Odeceixe, Torre (Portugal), Évora, Sintra, Manteigas, Montesinho, Campo do Gerês, Cabo de Sao Vicente
Categories: Outdoor, Hiking Guides
