Hiking Seven Hanging Valleys Algarve 7Km

Do you want to know why the excursion to the Seven Hanging Valleys in the Portuguese Algarve tops the European ranking as the best route? strong> where to practice hiking above other famous routes such as the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia or the Caminito del Rey in Malaga, in third position?

The explanation is quite logical if we take into account where we are, one of the areas of Portugal with the most natural attractions and the greatest possibilities for carrying out different kinds of activities. One of them, perhaps the most practiced, are the hiking routes that explore, usually from the mountains, some of the most unique corners of the region.

For this reason, we are going to propose you to do the queen of the hiking routes, that of the Seven Hanging Valleys, a walk that does not involve no difficulty, if any slightly steep slope, to which children from 4 years old can be accompanied. Along 7 kilometres, counting round trips, we will be delighted with some natural rock wonders that the passage of time has sculpted with violence or care.

In any case, you will not have to worry about anything, one of our qualified guides is in charge of leading the excursion and ensuring the safety of all the participants. But, above all, the most important thing will be the explanations that you give during the tour, essential to get to know the area in depth.

We will start at Cabo Carvoeiro and head to Marinha Beach, where we will have the opportunity to see the Benagil Cave from above, a privileged position to get the best views of the coastline. During the tour we will find caves, cliffs, beaches or algars (curious geological formations formed by erosion that give name to the region).

Likewise, you will be able to contemplate different species of plants, some widely used in the typical gastronomy of the region, such as juniper bushes, carob or prickly pear. As if that were not enough, certain locations deserve a separate place: some of them are the Alfanzina Lighthouse, Cabo itself or Carvalho Beach .

Now you do understand the reasons why it has achieved the number 1 position in the hiking trails of the Old Continent. Hurry up, don't run out of your place.