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Written by Terry Ames
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Saturday, 05 April 2008 |
The chance to walk the width of the Algarve is now a real possibility, we can offer you the complete package all transfers, top quality hotels for the crossing, and all luggage transfers, you just need to carry a day sack, guided or self led or a mix of both, by a qualified walks leader. have peace of mind we are with you every step of the way if required.
For more information of the Algarve Way look at the www.algarveway.com web-site.
 Alcoutim at sunrise
 East Algarve
 Walking
 Green Hills
 Sping Flowers
 The end of the day
 Top of the World
 Warm spring day
The Costs
A 14 day break 10 days walking 2 rest days 1,200.00 euros per person
A 12 day break 10 days walking 1 rest day 1,000.00 euros ''
A 10 day break 8 days walking 0 rest days 900.00 euros ''
The ten day break is for only very experienced walkers, only if agreed by the organisers and in April / May or possibly October.
Thanks to excellent instructions and waymarking and the trusty compass in thick cloud, high winds we made it to the trigpoint and then an easy downhill stroll in the lea of the hill to the cafe at the Galp station in Monchique where we proceeded to flood the floor with the water running off us while we consumed great amounts of hot chocolate and the bemused locals introduced my walkers to the restorative qualities of Brandymel and the local Firewater. It was still raining the next day as we headed up and over Foia with the clouds so thick that after leaving the top and heading for the wind turbines we could hear them but not see them until right upon them - very spooky! The weather improved as we dropped down into Marmalete, 2 more deepish rivers to cross as we made our way to Aljezur in the dry at last. From Aljezur down onto Carrapateira in rain, sun and wind just ideal for walking. Then down the beaches as far as Castelejo (thanks to Capt. Peter who was spot on with the tide). The last day looming was a short burst down to Cabo de S. Vicente in strong winds and sunshine to finish the 275km walk in an excellent time of 7 1/2 days, despite the changeable weather the walkers all had a good introduction to the countryside of the Algarve and went home impressed which is all any one could ask for.
My thanks must go to the Estalagem do Guadiana, the Alte Hotel, The Spa Hotel, Caldas de Monchique who could not do enough to dry out 13 very wet walkers, the Vale de Telha Hotel and we have to mention the Restaurant Ruth in Aljezur for pampering my walkers with excellent Portuguese food and ambience.
David Littlewood and Ian Scott, plus my son Colin who drove the minibus, for their encouragement and help which saw me through some anxious moments. The walk was organised and guided by myself, Terry Ames, qualified Walks Leader of algarvewalkingexperience.com and the algarveway.com
Regards
Terry Ames
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 November 2008 )
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