What to do and see in Alvor, Algarve: The Best Multi-day Tours

May 6, 2022 Leonarda Pillsbury

This former fishing village on Portugal’s southern coast has become a popular resort. Spend a day on Alvor’s main beach, or find one of the smaller, secluded coves along the coastline. In the evening, stroll through the town’s narrow cobblestone streets, dine on fresh local seafood, and enjoy live music at one of the many lively bars.
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1. Lagos: Walking Towards The Sunset In The West Algarve (Self-guided)

BeCool Travel

Towards the Sunset: Walking in the West Algarve, is a Self-Guided walking tour designed to offer a good mix of coastal and inland nature walks, so that you can discover the less known wonders of this part of the Algarve. Our base is in Lagos, a cosmopolitan city within a short distance of all this different walking experiences.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Hotel****, 7 nights in a twin room (4 stars hotel), Single supplement applied in single rooms, Extra nights can be added, Transfers from Faro airport / Faro train station / Faro bus station to the Hotel on the first day, Transfers from the Hotel to Faro airport / Faro train station / Faro bus station on last day, Accommodation vouchers, Taxi vouchers, Emergency contact numbers, General information on your holiday, gastronomy and history of the region, Walking maps & detailed walks descriptions, Trip documents can be provided in English

Exclusions: Any services not listed as included, Flights to and from Portugal, Meals, tips/gratuities, baggage or personal insurance (except as outlined), Admission fees to castles & attractions or events (except as outlined), Personal expenses, Supplements.

Reviewed By kkirksilva

Very well organized. Easy walking in low lying coastal Algarve, staying in the same hotel throughout. We enjoyed having the same driver, Antonio, for airport transfers and journeys to the start of daily walks. A suggestion for us Americans - if you included miles along with km.

2. Birdwatching week for bird entousiasts

A ROCHA Life, Cruzinha Apartado 41, 8500-132, Portugal A Rocha Life

Birdwatching on the best spots in Southern Portugal en full board accomodation from landing at Faro airport to departure from the same airport.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Private transportation, Use of telescope

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Reviewed By Martin L

We went for the Thursday morning which is very informative, a talk on moths then we watch birds being ringed and afterwards we had coffee and cake.

3. Portimão: Rambling In The West Algarve (Self-Guided)

BeCool Travel

Rambling in the West Algarve is an exciting Self-Guided walking tour in a walker’s paradise destination. The climate is perfect for hiking for most of the year, and the countryside teems with wildlife, bright coloured flowers, and picturesque villages. The coastline boosts impressive rock formations, cliffs, secluded beaches and amazing blue seascapes. The base of our tour is Portimão, on the banks of the river Arade, a town with a low-key and relaxed ambience. The adjoining Praia da Rocha is one of the most scenic and famous beach resorts in the Algarve.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, The Hotel: Hotel Globo *** (or similar), 7 nights in a twin room (3 stars hotel), Single supplement applied in single rooms, Extra nights can be added, Transfers from Faro airport / Faro train station / Faro bus station to the Hotel on the first day, Transfers from the Hotel to Faro airport / Faro train station / Faro bus station on last day, Accommodation, transfer and train vouchers, Emergency contact numbers, General information on your holiday, gastronomy and history of the region, Assistance 24/7, Trip documents can be provided in English, Suggestions of local restaurants and places of interest to visit

Exclusions: Any services not listed as included, Flights to and from Portugal, Meals, tips/gratuities, baggage or personal insurance (except as outlined), Admission fees to castles & attractions or events (except as outlined), Personal expenses, Supplements.

Reviewed By kkirksilva

Very well organized. Easy walking in low lying coastal Algarve, staying in the same hotel throughout. We enjoyed having the same driver, Antonio, for airport transfers and journeys to the start of daily walks. A suggestion for us Americans - if you included miles along with km.

4. Laid-back birdwatching week

A ROCHA Life, Cruzinha Apartado 41, 8500-132, Portugal A Rocha Life

Great tour to discover the Algarvian nature and culture at a slow pace

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch

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Reviewed By Martin L

We went for the Thursday morning which is very informative, a talk on moths then we watch birds being ringed and afterwards we had coffee and cake.

5. Algarve MTB Holiday "Best of the West"

Hotel Colina dos Mouros, Pocinho Santo, 8300-999 Silves, Portugal Outdoor-Tours.com

"Feel the Beauty of Nature" Riding in the west Algarve by Mountain bike offers you a unique opportunuity to feel the various natural influences in Portugal. This MTB tour has so much to offer: > Silves with it´s 1000 yr old Moorish Castle > Serra de Monchique with Mt. Foia at 902mtrs > Carrapateira in the West Coast Nature Park > Sagres with it´s seagoing history and the iconic lighthouse > Lagos on the beautiful southcoast of Ponte da Piedade You can ride with 2 people minimum and we automatically calculate a €100 discount for groups of 6 or more ! Stay in 4 star Hotel Faro from €44 per person per night including breakfast sharing a double or twin standerd room (January - February - March) You can come to Silves on the 1st day by bike, by train or book our own shuttle service at extra cost. We ride Giant 29ers with hydraulic disc brakes in sizes M, L and XL for €91.50 extra for the 5 days, incl transport to/from Silves Ebikes are also available.

Inclusions: Dinner, GPS tracks for 5 days with POI´s, 6 nights with breakfast, Liability & repatriation insurance, Luggage transportation , Daily briefing, Emergency & technical support

Exclusions: Any food or drinks unless mentioned specifically, Use of bicycle

Reviewed By Aibarenymke

Day-filling activity with a perfect guide, Great to do with teens, Defenitly worth the money, I would recommend to everyone

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