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Portugal
Algarve
Vaqueiros

In Search of the Enchanted Valley — circular route (PR8 ACT)

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Hiking trails & Routes
Portugal
Algarve
Vaqueiros

In Search of the Enchanted Valley — circular route (PR8 ACT)

Moderate

5.0

(3)

6

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In Search of the Enchanted Valley — circular route (PR8 ACT)

04:00

13.8km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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65 m

Vaqueiros

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Vaqueiros is a small parish in the municipality of Alcoutim. It is a very peaceful place, where several hiking trails in the region begin. Like other villages in the Algarve, …

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5.60 km

View of the Algarve Interior

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Secluded villages, centuries-old plantations and untouched nature. From this point on the road it is possible to admire a classic landscape of the Algarve interior region.

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12.7 km

Vaqueiros Reservoir

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Fed by the Barranco das Hortas reservoir, the Vaqueiros reservoir is the largest artificial lake in the region. The main purpose of building the dam was to supply water to …

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

3.04 km

688 m

508 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

2.22 km

1.46 km

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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