The West Coast Adventure Co.

Name: The West Coast Adventure Co.
Address: I have a van, not a storefront, Lagos, 8600-537, PT
Telephone: (+351) 918 903 899
Rating: 4.8

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Portugal
Lagos
The West Coast Adventure Co.

Hands-on, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind adventures to the Algarve's wild West Coast and magical Costa Vicentina Natural Park. Hey there, traveler!
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Since 2013, I have been crafting, refining & sharing my one-of-a-kind adventure experiences, one small batch at a time, with thousands of guests from around the world. My approach is unconventional:a

I choose wilderness & remoteness over guidebook tourist destinations; intentional, mindful travel over superficial sightseeing; discovery & learning opportunities over photo opportunities; and rustic

, physical experiences over easy, mass-market ones. My aim is simple & sincere:

To share a travel experience that's not just fun, but meaningful; not just good for us, but for the world; not just a social-media moment, but a memory for life. My tours are expressions of my personal passions, values, & vision of this special little place on Earth. I'd love to share it with you!

07/06/2024

The Algarve’s famous South coast is known for its caves, sea stacks, and rock arches. But we have a few hidden gems out here on the West coast, too. What makes them even more special is that, well, no one else knows about them. There are no crowds of boats, kayaks, and paddle boarders, no tour busses, no fences or signs.

Photo from a recent West Coast Adventure that took us hiking straight over one of my favorite, and most secret, rock arches in the Algarve.

03/06/2024

As Spring ends, Summer love is in the air! Swimming season has begun.

The water on the Algarve’s West Coast is never warm — this is the open Atlantic, not the Med — but on summer days, after a few hours of hiking, nothing feels better than a revitalizing dip in the sea.

With a little effort and know-how, we can find our own private secluded beach to do it, something that’s only possible in the Algarve on the wild West coast.

31/05/2024

Spring in the Algarve starts early: mid-December, really. Sorry, northerners.

From then until April, the landscape here gets ever greener, lusher, and more colorful, until it is exploding with life and color, a riot of wildflowers, vegetation, and happy birds and bees.

Spring has definitely ended, and we are now diving headlong into the Algarve’s main season: Our long, sunny, dry summer.

As the colors fade from the landscape, I wanted to give a shout-out and some major gratitude to the “primavera”. Thanks, Spring, you were great. Can’t wait to see you again next year.

All pics taken this Spring along the Algarve’s wild West coast.

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08/04/2024

Rainbows are formed when light refracts…. wait wait, no, T.J., stop. That’s unnecessary.

Let’s try again:

Behold! A rainbow.

Pic 1: Throwback to October 2019, featuring “Mo” (500,000km and counting).

Pic 2: Last week, featuring “Larry” (300,000km and counting).

I have now rainbow-christened both of my vans the West coast.

Have a colorful week.

06/09/2023

The West coast is the land of the fisherman. Before the surfers, before the van life, before the hikers, there were the fishermen. On most of my hikes, we encounter no other humans besides, perhaps, a few brave fishermen.

What makes the fishing here worth hanging from a cliff for? The same conditions that make this place challenging and inhospitable to any visitor, also make it perfect for fishing: The rugged rocky coast anchors the food chain and harbors the algae that the fish come to eat; the crashing waves aerate the water, giving fish a place to hide from seabirds above, and turning up the soil below to reveal the little creatures hiding there; the sheer cliffs create pockets and wells of deep water; the cold water holds more life-giving oxygen, boosting the ecosystem.

Everything that makes this raw, rugged place a joy and challenge to hike across, also make it ideal for fishermen, if you’re willing to put in a bit of effort.

Photo taken near the Cape of St. Vincent, Sagres.

23/08/2023

The Algarve in August: Hot, sweaty, and crowded, right? Not so where we go. The West coast is always much cooler, with a fresh sea breeze all day everyday. And with a bit of effort and a sense of adventure, you can leave the crowds (and all other people!) way behind to find beaches and landscapes all to your self.

From a heatwave hike and beach adventure yesterday.

Follow curiosity, not crowds.

09/06/2023

Beware the biggest, baddest, fluffiest predator of this land… Spotted near sundown on a recent adventure deep into the wilds of the Algarve’s West coast.

The mostly-nocturnal red fox dig their dens in the soft sandstone layers of the cliffs, and come out at night to hunt and forage. It’s a harsh environment to make a living, but the resourceful fox is up to the task.

Although it is rare to encounter furry ones out here (the mammals mostly come out at night), it is good to be reminded that they are out here, and that we are only visitors briefly passing through their home.

Endereço

I Have A Van, Not A Storefront
Lagos
8600-537

Telefone

(+351) 918 903 899

Website

http://www.westcoastlagos.com/

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