Hiking, Eating & Outdoor Adventure Tours
to the Algarve's wild West coast & the End of the World
- Lagos, Portugal | Since 2014 -
Journeys of discovery for body, mind, soul — & stomach
I get it: Sitting on the beach just isn't enough.
This is much more than a hike: This is a one-of-a-kind adventure travel experience designed to activate the body, quiet the mind, energize the soul & satisfy the stomach.
Did I mention the food & wine?​
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Ready to beyond the beach? Let's go West!
So join me for an off-the-beaten-path hiking adventure along the Algarve's wild West coast and magical Vicentine Coast Nature Reserve, a place so incredible it was thought for thousands of years to be the actual End of the World.
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- T.J.​ ​
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(not the crowds)
Follow your curiosity
First of all, this is not a typical tour
This is refreshingly-different:
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​​I create immersive, bespoke adventure travel experiences in the wild Western Algarve. My trips are carefully-crafted to blend nature, movement, & discovery with space for wonder, relaxation, & reflection. Then I load them with laughter, learning, & storytelling, and finish with a special sunset feast of Algarvian tapas & wine, crafted with local flavors and lots of love.
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My approach is unique:
I choose wilderness & remoteness over guidebook tourist destinations; intentional, mindful travel over superficial sightseeing; interaction & collaboration over passive following-along; discovery & learning opportunities over photo opportunities; rustic, physical experiences over easy, mass-market ones.​
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My goal is simple & sincere:
I aim to offer a travel experience that’s not just fun, but meaningful. Not just another tour, but a memory for life.
Choose your adventure
This is the West Coast Adventure experience
What makes this special? Here are just a few things:
( That's me! )
Expertly crafted, with love
Since 2014, I have led over 8,000 happy hikers across this coast, one small batch at a time. I know this land better than anyone else alive.
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With my incomparable expertise, I will share with you a side of the Algarve few know exist. You won’t find these places on your own, on the web, or on any other tour, guaranteed.​​
To a land far, far away
This isn’t the Algarve you expected—this is Europe’s final frontier.
For millennia, this wild land was believed to be the End of the World… and standing here today, it still feels like it just might be.
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This is a journey past the last paved roads and beyond your expectations.
Designed to challenge & inspire
This is not just a walk in the park: It's an adventure.
Hiking with me means venturing to places you wouldn't find on your own.
I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way, helping you feel the reward that comes only after a bit of hard work :)
Balanced with stillness
Appreciation takes time.
We move with purpose, but never in a hurry—hiking, pausing, breathing it all in. Along the way, we take time to reflect, connect, and truly experience the landscape.
Out here, it’s not about how far we go, but how deeply we feel it.
More than a hike: A fully immersive experience
We won’t just walk through the landscape—we’ll bring it to life with stories, legends, & hands-on encounters that uncover the hidden history, culture, and natural wonders of the coastline.
You'll leave not just with memories, but with a sense of appreciation you cannot get on your own. Oh, and I've got plenty of fun facts!
Did I mention the food?
There’s no better way to understand a place—and celebrate together—than with food.
Every journey ends with a homemade picnic dinner— a spread of Algarvian tapas & wine that highlights the region’s rich and diverse flavors. Sourced with care, prepared with love, and enjoyed at sunset, it’s the perfect finish.
But don't just take my word for it...
"A beautifully curated experience. From the locations and hike, to the food and wonderful company, every aspect has been so carefully considered... I’ve been traveling to Portugal for over ten years and this is hands down the best experience I have had there! I highly, highly recommend!"
Joanna T. | TripAdvisor
@izzyfbaby
Bucket list-worthy hike with @westcoastlagos to stunning Cape St Vincent. A truly unforgettable day.
@stephweiland
Today, I traveled to the end of the world. My heart is so full it's bursting. It has been the most incredible experience.
@sunsetsandcoconuts
What a special experience. It was far from just a hike. It was a learning experience, both intellectually and spiritually. Trust me. Do it.
@matt.ryall
Was really surprised how a shared experience of nature can make a group of strangers feel as though they've known each other forever.
@sunnycbunny
An awe-inspiring day on the west coast of Portugal with the best tour guide
@westcoastlagos
@samgoldk
Today I chased a sunset to the end of the world. It was beyond amazing.
#grateful #westcoastlagos