Via Algarviana
| Via Algarviana | |
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| Data | |
| length | 300 km |
| Starting point |
Alcoutim 37 ° 28 ′ 14.2 " N , 7 ° 28 ′ 19" W. |
| Target point |
Vila do Bispo 37 ° 4 ′ 59 ″ N , 8 ° 54 ′ 32 ″ W. |
| Type | trail |
Map with all coordinates: The Via Algarviana is a hiking trail in Portugal with a length of 300 km. The Via Algarviana was only built on existing country and forest roads and tries to pass points of particular natural, cultural, human and scenic interest and thus also to promote local tourism in the hinterland.
The eco-tourism project emerged in 1995 from an exchange of ideas on the theme of revitalizing the Algarve's hinterland. The two groups Almargem and the Algarve Walkers were leading. The aim was to create a hiking route between the lower section of the Guadiana river (near Alcoutim ) and Cabo de São Vicente , on which one crosses the mountainous hinterland of the Algarve. In the future, the path is to be connected with other already existing hiking routes and European long-distance hiking trails , thus creating a large network of paths, including the connection to the E4 and E9 .
The route crosses nine administrative districts of the Algarve ( Alcoutim , Castro Marim , Tavira , São Brás de Alportel , Loulé , Silves , Monchique , Lagos and Vila do Bispo ) and around 21 municipalities. In every community the path tries to lead past the places with the greatest natural and cultural importance. Service offers such as accommodation and meals also promote rural tourism in typical villages in the Algarve's interior. You can walk the whole route (approx. 2 weeks hiking time) or you can hike the route in individual stages (day or multi-day tours). The route was divided into sections (sectors) up to 30 km away. The organization of the Via Algarviana also offers guided hikes in groups. Sections of the route can also be ridden on a mountain bike (BTX) or on horseback.
literature
- Martin Höpke: Algarviana - Hiking the Via Algarviana - Hiking Map Set MapSite Verlag , ISBN 9783981721638 , Gossfelden 2017
- Christine Heitzmann: Portugal: Via Algarviana: The journey is the destination. Conrad Stein Verlag , Welver 2012
Web links
- Official website of the Via Algarviana with explanatory and informative maps (Portuguese, English, French)
- Trailer film of the Via Algarviana
- Report of sections: The Algarve, wild and walkable , Die Zeit 48/2009.