Description
A varied walking destination from north to south.
Portugal holds striking contrasts between the mountains of Peneda-Gerês, village landscapes inland, and the cliffs and beaches of the Atlantic coast. The book follows the country through several regions and parks, giving a broad starting point whether you want to build walks into a touring itinerary, or prefer to choose one area for a more concentrated walking holiday.
Forty walks of varying length and difficulty.
The selection consists mainly of circular routes suited to half or full days, but also includes longer options. Grades range from easier to more challenging walks. This makes the book suitable for groups who want variety from day to day, as well as for walkers seeking new experiences without following a single long-distance trail for the whole holiday.
Route guidance and background on the places.
Route descriptions and maps support planning and navigation, together with practical advice on starting points and logistics. Nature and cultural history place the landscape in context. Traditional villages, mountain areas, and protected nature reserves all feature, so the walks also become a way to discover sides of Portugal that often lie off the usual tourist routes.
Choose region and timing together.
The country’s climate varies, and conditions on the coast can differ greatly from those in the inland mountains. Summer heat, snow at altitude, and rainfall must be considered according to area and season. The guide helps you find suitable walks, while up-to-date local information should be used when deciding which plan fits your travel dates and your group’s experience.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Simon Whitmarsh and Andrew Mok. English language. 264 pages. First edition, published in 2018. ISBN 9781852848897.
