Active holidays in Portugal

Portugal has made a name for itself over the last few years as an excellent walking destination and it is fast becoming a very popular destination for cycling holidays too. The weather certainly helps, with mild winters allowing for cycling and hiking tours in Portugal all year round. Freewheeling through the plains of the Alentejo, taking it easy in the saddle past the soaring cliffs and white sandy beaches of the Algarve. Exploring the Douro valley on foot, the region that produces the world-famous Port wines and not forgetting of course Lisbon, the lively and cosmopolitan capital and Sintra, the last stretch of land that faces the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean. Active holidays in Portugal with Intura will provide many anecdotes to share and memories to look back on for years to come! 

Exploring active holidays across Portugal: mainland and beyond

But of course, when we talk about active holidays in Portugal, we are not limiting ourselves to the mainland, oh no! We also explore the Portuguese islands of Madeira and the Azores and offer self-guided and guided walking holidays in Cape Verde, once a Portuguese colony and now an independent country since 1975. Our mainland cycling and hiking tours in Portugal are thought up and tried and tested by our colleagues based in our office in Tavira, in the south of Portugal. Our walking holidays on the Portuguese islands are created in our office in France, with valuable input from our local contacts on the islands and bi-annual trips for our team of track finders, who walk the trails, re-write the notes and ensure that our core values are upheld in creating authentic tours with the best possible service.

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      • Portugal - Lisbonne / Sintra

City trek: walking in Lisbon

    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Easy
      • 4 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Comfort /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip 

  • An intimate walking itinerary in the capital of Portugal
  • A day along the Tagus river to Bélem
  • Great trip for foodies ! 
  • Possibility of a private guide for the day
  • Enjoy a portuguese traditionnal fado show

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    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Easy
      • 6 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort /
      • Charming /
      • Superior

Highlights of the trip 

  • Explore Porto, Unesco World Heritage city
  • Guided visit of the wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia & taste the great wines of Porto 
  • 2 boat cruises along the Douro, with lunch on board included between Pinhão and Porto
  • The small town of Pinhão, nestled in the river bank

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    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 7 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip 

  • The omnipresence of the ocean and the diversity of the landscapes
  • Geological, botanical and ornithological treasures
  • Swimming opportunities nearly every day ! 
  • End of your trip in Lagos or Faro, both beautiful historic cities with stunning beaches

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    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 12 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple /
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip 

  • The diversity and beauty of the coastal hikes
  • The biodiversity in the Vicentine Coast Natural Park
  • The fortified city of Lagos and the spectacular "Ponta da Piedade"
  • Cape Saint-Vincent and the Sagres fort


    Customize your holiday here 

    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Moderate
      • 7 days
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Comfort /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip 

  • The biodiversity in the Vicentine Coast Natural Park
  • The fortified city of Lagos and the spectacular "Ponta da Piedade"
  • Cape Saint-Vincent and the Sagres fort
  • The local hospitality and regional cuisine

    Customize your holiday here