Live Love Hike - Walking Tours Portugal operates walking tours across Portugal. Our aim is to help you discover our country through walking and hiking by the best landscapes, experiences and hotels Portugal has to offer.
We hope to show you the best our country has to offer, one step at a time.
Operating Portugal walking holidays, our aim is to provide amazing experiences for those who wish to explore our country by its back roads and trails. Accompanied by experienced local guides you will get to know the country's rich culture and historic background, taste the local gastronomy and wines and relax at charming hotels and SPA's.
All our walking holidays in Portugal are designed with your happiness in mind and we are always on the lookout for the best trails in the country to further improve your tour. From the best hotels, meals, wine tasting experiences and museums to personalized treatment by our guides and the appropriate gear for your walking experience, we design and guide our clients in integrated experiences with the best Portugal has to offer!
Discover Europe’s Best Kept Secret on the walking holiday of your life!
AT YOUR SERVICE
Our team is composed of Portuguese tourist guides ans walking enthusiasts, in love with our country and proud to present the best landscapes, gastronomy, history, culture and experiences to anyone who chooses to ride in Portugal.
We are seasoned travelers and love the proximity and timeless feeling of exploring new turns, mountains, beaches and viewpoints on foot. Our passion is to share these feelings with you, so that you fall in love with Portugal as much as we are too.
Our team is composed of dedicated guides, making sure our guests’ walking holidays run smoothly and exceed their expectations.
WINE COUNTRIES, BEACH, CULTURE? - It's up to you
We have designed several experiences across Portugal, all of which have different flavors, difficulties and experiences:
Wine country tours
Explore Portugal’s wine countries on foot, and get to take part in the century old traditions, cultures and heritage of the Alentejo and Douro regions. By the Douro valley, you’ll explore the world’s first demarcated wine region, surrounded by vineyards planted in terraces overlooking the Douro river, where the small wooden boats carried the wine in barrels towards Porto – hikers will find it challenging to reach the bet viewpoints. In Alentejo, a much different landscape marks the territory, where cork oaks live alongside olive trees and cattle; voted best wine country in the world in 2014, it’s vast views and fortified cities atop of hills mark this peaceful territory.
Seaside and beaches
Our beautiful coastline is a treat for hikers. Portugal has the biggest Atlantic coast in Europe, and part of it is devoted to natural parks like Southwest and Vicentina Coastal park, where you’ll find cliffs over gorgeous and hidden beaches, carved by the ocean. Here, the most beautiful Portuguese beaches, sea life and birds blend in with small, quaint villages where you’ll get to savor freshly caught fish, while enjoying some of the best white wines of Alentejo and Algarve – hikers should carry swimsuits to enjoy the beaches.
Heritage and Culture
Visiting the historical villages of Portugal, you’ll get to hike by century old castles and, occasionally, spend the night there. Authentic trails will lead towards real treasures, where you’ll be able to soak up unspoiled history at all times. From walking trails that lead you to Paleolithic engravings, Roman ruins and temples, medieval castles, ancient Portuguese kings’ castles, Schist villages, you’ll find a treasure at the end of each trail.
ASSISTANCE, TRANSFER & VEHICLE SUPPORT - Always at your side, in great style.
Hiking support available at all times
In our walking holidays, you’ll be accompanied by our always present staff and vehicles. They will provide for all the services you need for the best biking experience in Portugal.
At your service, you’ll have a fleet of premium equipped vehicles with several amenities for your comfort.
/Mechanical assistance during walking tours;
/Luggage transfer between hotels;
/Transfer to and from hotels/airports;
AMAZING GASTRONOMY, EXPERIENCES AND HOTELS -
Handpicked hotels, restaurants and experiences.
The most authentic experiences in the country
Our walking holidays are designed to highlight the best each Portuguese region has to offer. In our waling tours, our guests, will find:
/ Local delicacies and gastronomical experiences, whether in 4 to 5 star hotels or charming restaurants;
/ Complimentary experiences to better illustrate the region, such as visits to wineries, museums, farms, castles, all included;
/ Hand-picked, charming hotels;
RELAX AND VISIT AT YOUR OWN PACE - Your holidays, your rules.
After a great day outdoors, it's time to relax
We work with the best hotels and SPA's, to guarantee you full-access to great relaxing experiences and a good night's sleep after your hiking is done.
/ Access to the best SPAs;
/ Free time for sightseeing;
/ Experience adapted to your own pace and holiday style;
We strive to provide our guests with time to relax and immerse into the atmosphere, providing a balance between great activities and well deserved “me time” on your walking holidays Portugal!
ADAPTED TO EVERY TYPE OF HIKER - Walking holidays designed for both recreational and expert hikers or trail runners.
WALKING HOLIDAYS FOR EVERY TYPE OF RIDER
While planning your holidays, our staff will contact you to ask for further details to better design a tour more suited to you. However, all our tours are built to adapt to groups with different hiking experience, having shorter and longer options. For "expert" hikers, we provide additional challenges. Or you are welsome to take a day off; we invite all our guests on our guided tours to simply hop into our vans if they want to enjoy a recovery day.
RIDER TYPES:
1 BEGINNER
/ I walk/hike on a regular basis, for fitness. I prefer rolling terrain but enjoy reaching my goals and enjoy an active lifestyle. I like to overcome some challenges, but mostly enjoy the landscapes and atmosphere, going out on hikes up to 2 or three hours.
You will get to hike at your own pace, in moderate distances and hop on our van if you so desire or challenge yourself when you feel comfortable! You’ll get to walk in a group with like-minded people and accompanied by our guides, discovering the best of Portugal
2 INTERMEDIATE
/ Hiking is a great part of my life, and I walk regularly. I am comfortable with hikes of 3 to 4 hours, or even more at a relatively strong pace. I like to be challenged and to surpass obstacles, so that I can explore more and discover the most beautiful places.
You will get to explore different riding experiences, from tougher climbs to walking along in great company. You’ll have time to enjoy the great landscapes, but also enjoy the descents and push yourself climbing those tough hills. You’ll enjoy the variety of terrain, and pushing a little harder to get off the beaten path.
3 EXPERT
/ I am an explorer by nature and understand I have to push myself to get to the top of the summit. I love to climb, hike, do trail running and tackle big climbs to long, technical descents, especially the ones that allow me to push my limits and make long lasting memories. I love to spend the full day walking or even trail running.
You’ll get to hike or run the best Portuguese trails and push yourself as hard as you can, as at the end of the day, you know you’ll be able to rest and relax. Lead the pack and take on the special extra-challenges we have in store for you – try to keep up with our guides as you go for the extra mile just before your well deserved rest and massage at the hotel!
Visit us at https://walkingtoursportugal.com to plan your next walking holidays in Portugal!
