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The most popular trails in Portugal.
Portugal is a destination with an Atlantic coastline, mountains, rivers, valleys, trails and routes for you to explore and get to know, at the pace of a walk. Whether on the coast or inland, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park or Serra da Estrela, on the islands of Madeira or the Azores, Portugal has a wealth of natural heritage for you to enjoy step by step. Find out about some of the most popular trails in Portugal for an adventurous walk, hand in hand with nature.
The best Great Routes in Portugal.
With a sunny climate all year round, Portugal is the ideal destination for an outdoor adventure holiday. And the options for exploring it are endless! Whether you're looking to discover the country's most popular sites or take a diversion off the beaten track, Portugal has a network of well-marked long-distance routes (Grande Rotas) to take you exactly where you want to go.
Pilgrimage routes in Portugal.
The main pilgrimage routes in Portugal are the Caminhos de Fátima and the Caminhos de Santiago, both of which have several routes and starting points, travelling the length and breadth of the country, from north to south, from the coast to the interior.
Ecotracks: greenways that meet nature.
Old railway lines have given way to new routes. Ecotrails were created as a way of upgrading disused railway lines. To enhance the railway routes, the Ecopistas promote the connection to nature and the local heritage in an ecological and sustainable way, encouraging physical activity.
On Portugal's Ecopistas you can walk, cycle or even rollerblade. The maintenance and quality of the pavement also means that they can be used by wheelchairs and other means of mobility.
There are several Ecopistas in Portugal, from the north to the south of the country, that you can discover. Often complemented by ecovias and cycle paths, they are veritable greenways for discovering the landscapes, towns, natural and cultural heritage of the regions. The longest Ecopista in Portugal is the Dão Ecopista, which is around 49 kilometres long. Among the best known are the Vouga Ecotrail, the Minho River Ecotrail, the Tâmega Ecotrail, the Corgo Ecotrail and the Sabor Ecotrail.