NATURE TAKES ITS COURSE

Visitors are now discovering an Algarve that feels new and yet timeless - a region where sustainable architecture and innovative tours coexist with centuries-old fishing villages and cork forests.

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sustainable design amid the traditional landscape of Ria Formosa.

The nine-suite hotel was lovingly developed by a local family using local materials to retain the spirit of the original 1940s house.

Visitors use this tranquil base as a launch-pad to explore the Ria Formosa Park, whether on guided nature walks, bicycle rides or kayak excursions through the lagoon.

Many even join in traditional activities like harvesting sea salt or gathering clams with local shell fishers, gaining an appreciation for the Algarve's coastal heritage.

Trails and Coastal Roads: Exploring at Nature's Pace

For those who prefer active exploration, the Algarve's southwest coast offers a journey into wild landscapes via the Rota Vicentina — an extensive network of walking and cycling trails that showcases sustainable tourism in action.

Launched in 2013 as a non-profit initiative, Rota Vicentina opened up two long-distance paths across the Vicentina Natural Park: Fishermen's Trail tracing the dramatic Atlantic coastline, and the inland Historical Way linking sleepy villages and farmland.

Today the network has expanded to over 450 km of marked trails, including additional circular routes and connecting paths, making it possible to trek or bike from the Alentejo region down to the Algarve's Cape St. Vincent at your own pace.