Hiking and Sipping: Portugal’s Best Trails

Our customers know the importance we attach to the outdoors, so when they visit Portugal, they can also get to know the best that its fauna and flora have to offer. Wine lovers don’t have to choose between adventure and pleasure. Portugal offers a perfect fusion of scenic walks and rewarding wine experiences, where every step brings you closer to nature and every stop invites you to taste its bounty.

Coastal Path with Ortensia in Sao Miguel, Azores Islands

Hiking is slow travel at its best — combining the tranquility of the outdoors with the pleasures of the views. Whether you’re navigating terraced hillsides or strolling through olive groves, these trails turn a simple tasting into an immersive, multi-sensory journey.

From the volcanic paths of the Azores to the dramatic ridges of Madeira and the enchanted forests of Sintra, Portugal is a hiker’s dream. Each trail showcases the country’s varied geography, rich ecosystems, and cultural heritage.

The Best Hiking Trails in Portugal

Douro Valley

The Douro Valley offers not only Portugal’s most iconic vineyard views but also some of its most breathtaking hiking paths. Follow terraced hillsides along the river, climb to panoramic viewpoints, and explore charming villages like Pinhão on foot. Winding through vineyards near Pinhão, this trail offers stunning views of the Douro River and the famous terraced slopes. Combine your hike with tastings at Quintas such as Ventozelo or Quinta Nova, that offer a self-guided hiking possibility as well. 

Gerês National Park

Located in northern Portugal, Gerês is a protected wonderland of waterfalls, wild horses, ancient Roman roads, and stone villages. The trails here range from easy forest strolls to challenging mountain ascents with views over vast valleys and lakes. 

Azores Island Trails

On islands like São Miguel and Pico, trails wind through volcanic craters, hydrangea-lined paths, and coastal ridges. You’ll discover thermal springs, misty forests, and dramatic seascapes on every hike. 

Sintra Forest Trails

The fairy-tale forests of Sintra offer shaded hikes past palaces, ancient ruins, and moss-covered paths. From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle and hidden viewpoints in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this region blends history, mystery, and natural beauty.

Arrábida Coastal Paths

Just south of Lisbon, the Arrábida Natural Park offers dramatic limestone cliffs, hidden coves, and panoramic sea views. Trails like the Serra do Risco ridge or the Portinho da Arrábida coastline give hikers access to Mediterranean landscapes and turquoise waters.

Algarve Cliffside Walks

In the Algarve, hike along the famous Seven Hanging Valleys Trail or explore the cliffs between Lagos and Sagres. These routes provide striking ocean vistas, sea stacks, grottoes, and the warm breeze of the Atlantic.

Madeira’s Levadas

Madeira’s famous levada trails follow ancient irrigation channels through lush mountains, tunnels, and cloud forests. Walkers are rewarded with waterfalls, birdlife, and serene solitude on one of Europe’s best hiking islands. 

Star Trail in Portugal

Hiking in Portugal reveals the soul of the country — its landscapes, traditions, and natural beauty. Whether you’re tracing lava trails in the Azores or climbing misty peaks in Gerês, each step uncovers a deeper connection to the land and its people. Whether on a misty hillside or a sun-drenched path, Portugal’s wine trails are waiting for you.

Caldeirão Verde Natural – Madeira Island

Portugal’s wine tourism is as diverse as its landscapes. Whether you’re walking ancient levadas, scaling forested peaks, or exploring coastal cliffs, you can complement your outdoor adventures with extraordinary wine experiences. From relaxed tastings to immersive vineyard stays, it’s easy to book totally different and personalized experiences across the country — proving that in Portugal, nature and culture go hand in hand. Talk to us to know more.