Hiking & Cycling Archive - Exploring Portugal with Kids

The wonderful river hiking trail Ecovia do Vez near Arcos de Valdevez in the far north of Portugal

JensAug 23, 202023. November 20220

Walk over wooden footbridges, balance over stepping stone bridges and jump again and again into the wonderfully clean water.

The idyllic Fonte da Benémola near Loulé in the Algarve

JensAug 1, 202023. November 20220

Walk into a tropical-looking river valley full of pretty trees, bushes and orchids and watch frogs, newts, turtles and otters.

Rail biking with the whole family through the Serra de São Mamede to Castelo de Vide

JensFeb 28, 202023. November 20220

Cycle with rail bikes over old tracks past dilapidated railway stations and over high bridges through an overwhelmingly beautiful landscape, have a picnic and look

The volcanic cave Algar do Carvão and Furnas do Enxofre on Terceira (Azores)

JensNov 2, 201923. November 20220

Climb 90 metres deep into an old volcano vent and then hike around sulphur fumaroles in the fantastic landscape of central Terceiras.

Adventurous hike along the Levada on Faial (Azores)

JensOct 31, 201923. November 20220

Over small bridges, through tunnels and under trees and into almost-tropical valleys, while walking along the water around a huge volcano.

Over 8.5 km long, Passadiços do Paiva takes you through Serra da Freita

JensJun 25, 201923. November 20220

Walk over stairs and walkways through the beautiful Paiva valley, observe animals, swim in the river and walk over swinging suspension bridges.

Through the enchanted valley to the holy spring Santa da Fornalha

JensApr 26, 201823. November 20220

Walk through the enchanted valley to the ruins of the holy spring, where kings are said to have bathed, while watching sunbathing turtles and wading