Discover Hidden Portugal on Foot with Farol Discover

❄️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿? Because Portugal is a winter wonderland with: 🌞 Mild weather perfect for hiking (10°C–18°C) 🏞️ Serene trails without the crowds 🍲 Authentic experiences, from local festivals to cozy regional dishes This season, swap snow for scenic views along the 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 or the peaceful countryside of 𝗩𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮. ✨ Explore charming villages, breathtaking cliffs, and vibrant winter landscapes that will leave you in awe. 🌍 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 - join a guided tour or plan your self-guided trek with us. 📲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼 to read more and start your adventure! 👉 @faroldiscover #WinterTrekking #PortugalAdventure #FarolDiscover #NatureEscape #RotaVicentina #ViaAlgarviana

Sorry for the radio silence—busy days exploring the Rota Vicentina! 🌊✨ Paulo’s current group has been soaking in epic sunsets, coastal trails, and memories that’ll last a lifetime. Next up: Via Algarviana 🌿 (fully booked for now), but we’re open to inquiries for other tour dates and custom adventures—guided or self-guided! Explore with us 👉 link in bio @faroldiscover #RotaVicentina #FarolDiscover #CoastalTrails #ViaAlgarviana #AdventureAwaits #ExplorePortugal

🌿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗵𝗼-𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼: 𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁! 🧄 Found along the beautiful dunes of @rotavicentina, 𝗔𝗹𝗵𝗼-𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼 (𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘮)—also known as wild leek—brings both flavor and beauty to the landscape. This perennial bulbous plant produces stunning, globe-shaped inflorescences in spring and has culinary and medicinal uses. 🌸 Our expert biologist and guide, 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗢𝗵𝗹, shared a great tip: Alho-Porro tastes just like garlic and can be rubbed on toast with butter to make a delicious "garlic" bread! 🍞 It also attracts bees and butterflies, adding even more life to the trails. 🐝🦋 Fun Fact: This plant is the ancestor of the well-known leek and is also used for its diuretic properties. #RotaVicentina #AlhoPorro #WildLeek #FarolDiscover #EdiblePlants #NatureDiscoveries #TrekkingPortugal #CulinaryHerbs #SustainableForaging

📍 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹? 🌿 Whether you're exploring the rugged hills of the Algarve or the stunning coastal paths of the Rota Vicentina, preparation is key for a safe and memorable trek. 🥾 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀: - Spring & Autumn are the best times to trek 🌸🍂 - Don't forget your hiking boots & sun protection ☀️🕶️ - Explore beginner-friendly trails like @rotavicentina’s Historical Way and @viaalgarviana’s Short Distance Paths. ➡️ Want more tips? Check our latest blog to help you get started on the right foot! 🧳Link in our bio 👉 @faroldiscover #FarolDiscover #TrekkingPortugal #RotaVicentina #HikingAdventure #ViaAlgarviana

🐴 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹! 🐴 Who would’ve thought that a hike along the @viaalgarviana would lead to meeting these adorable locals? 😍 These curious donkeys were the perfect hiking buddies as we explored the beautiful trails of Vila do Bispo. Sometimes, the best moments on the trail are the ones you don’t expect—like making new four-legged friends! 🥰 Have you ever met animals on a hike? Share your story in the comments! #FarolDiscover #ViaAlgarviana #HikingAdventures #DonkeyLove #WildlifeEncounters #ExplorePortugal @visitalgarve

🍇 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮! 🍂 Autumn isn’t just about the landscapes—it’s about the local culture too! On your hike, you’ll come across: Swipe 👉 to view more: 1. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 in Monchique 🌿 2. 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 beautiful pieces in Alte 🧺 3. 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀, like roasted chestnuts or sweet potatoes 🥘 Get ready to immerse yourself in the Algarve’s traditions and make your hike unforgettable! Want to explore these hidden cultural gems on your next hike? 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 📝 #CulturalTravel #FarolDiscover #ViaAlgarviana #TrekkingPortugal #AutumnAdventures