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 delicious 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 to the Algarve's 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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Don't just take my word for it...
TRAVEL GUIDES
5/5 from 1,000+ verified reviews
(not the crowds)
Follow your curiosity
First things first: This is not your average tour
This is something refreshingly-different:
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​​I create immersive, bespoke adventure travel experiences in the Western Algarve's most undiscovered corners. My trips are carefully-crafted to blend nature, action, and movement with space for wonder, relaxation, & reflection. Then I load them with laughter, learning & storytelling, and finish with a well-earned 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:
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 most Southwestern corner, her final frontier.
For millennia, this land was believed to be the End of the World… and still today it 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 a real adventure.
Hiking with me means venturing to places you wouldn't go 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 can't be rushed.
So, although we work hard, we do so at a relaxed, easy-going pace, slowing down around every corner to reflect, connect, and soak it all up.
Out here, it’s not about how far we go, but how deeply we feel it.
More than just a hike
We won’t just walk through this landscape—we'll bring our surroundings to life with stories, legends, & hands-on encounters that uncover the coastline's hidden history, culture, and natural wonders.
You'll leave 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