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Portugal is full of wild, untouched scenery and vibrant little towns, with some of the best food and wine in Europe. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, preferably on foot or by bike.

Walk the Rota Vicentina's coastal trails, the fairy-tale palaces of Sintra, or the lush, untamed landscapes of Madeira and the Azores. Explore Porto and the vineyards of the Douro Valley, discover the hidden side of the Algarve, or follow the Camino Portugués to Santiago de Compostela.

With no group or guide, our itineraries uncover what most visitors miss: family-run manor houses, welcoming fishing villages and trails that strike the perfect balance of achievement and enjoyment.

Happy hikers on on the trail!

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Routes in Portugal

  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues Coastal Way

    • Walking
    • 7–22 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,670CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Algarve Coastal Trails

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,295CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Madeira: The Flower Island

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,050CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugués

    • Walking
    • 8–33 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,855CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Rota Vicentina: The Fishermen's Trail

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$1,505CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    The Full Rota Vicentina

    • Walking
    • 12 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,760CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Walking Sintra to Cascais

    • Walking
    • 5–7 days
    • Moderate
    from$1,640CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Porto & the Douro Valley

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,825CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Cycling Portugal's Atlantic Coast

    • Cycling
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,855CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Authentic Algarve By Bike

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,465CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues Coastal Way By Bike

    • Cycling
    • 9 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,785CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Cycle from Minho to Porto

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,690CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Rota Vicentina: The Wild Algarve

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,350CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Algarve Cycling Short Break

    • Cycling
    • 5 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,120CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Douro Valley In Style

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$7,215CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Lisbon & Sintra In Style

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$5,595CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Douro Valley By Bike In Comfort

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$4,380CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues By Bike

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,445CAD pp
    View Route

Here's why self-guided travelers choose Portugal with Macs Adventure:

  • Coastal hiking on the Rota Vicentina, one of Europe's best long-distance trails
  • Biking and wine tasting in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • The palaces and coastal paths of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, just outside Lisbon
  • Year-round walking on Madeira's levadas
  • The Camino Portugués, from Lisbon, Porto or Tui to Santiago

Find your pace

  • Easy

    Up to 5 miles per day

    Flat, well-kept paths; ideal for beginners

  • Easy - Moderate

    6–9 miles per day

    Good paths, some gentle climbs; active beginners

  • Moderate

    10–12 miles per day

    Mixed trails, regular climbs; for regular hikers

  • Moderate - Challenging

    15–17 miles per day

    Remote mountainous terrain; experienced hikers

  • Challenging

    17+ miles per day

    Scrambles, big drop-offs; very experienced hikers

  • Strenuous

    19+ miles per day

    High passes, sustained ascents; expert, very fit hikers

Regions of Portugal

  • Douro Valley

    Terraced vineyards, wine estates and river cruises from Porto.

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  • Porto

    Port wine cellars, the Ribeira and the gateway to northern Portugal.

    View all 9 routes

  • The Algarve

    Wild clifftops, golden beaches and whitewashed fishing villages.

    View all 7 routes

Get to know Portugal

Spring and fall are ideal, with September and October the sweet spot. In July and August, head north to Porto and the Douro Valley, which are cooler than the south, or to the Azores. In winter, Madeira's subtropical climate makes for great walking.

Know before you go