Walking in Portugal : 40 graded short and multi-day walks including Serra da Estrela and Peneda GerAªs National Park

It pairs clear, walk-by-walk route descriptions with practical planning information to help you make the most of every corner of this wonderfully varied country. From the wild granite mountains of Peneda-Gerês in the north to the sun-baked cliffs of the Algarve in the south, Portugal offers an extraordinary variety of walking landscapes across its national and nature parks, ancient schist villages, glacial valleys, and dramatic Atlantic coastline. Thanks to its mild climate, it is one of the few European destinations where you can find pleasant walking conditions at almost any time of year, making it ideal for walkers of every ability and ambition. The 40 walks are graded from easy to challenging and organised by region, from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Montesinho Nature Park in the north, through Serra da Estrela and the schist villages near Coimbra, to Monsaraz, Évora, and the Algarve. Clear, step-by-step route descriptions are illustrated with 1:50,000 maps for every walk, complete with information on refreshments, access, and parking. Downloadable GPX files enable easy digital navigation on GPS devices or smartphone apps, so you can navigate with confidence. Detailed background notes cover Portugal's geology, history, wildlife, plants, and agriculture, alongside practical advice on getting there, travelling around, where to stay, and what to eat. The two longest routes include options for overnight stops, making them ideal for walkers who want to extend their adventure into a short multi-day trek through Portugal's most spectacular landscapes.