GO BEYOND THE BEACH
Guided hikes & real adventures in the Algarve's wildest places.
SINCE 2014
The world is too wild to follow the crowds...
I create immersive outdoor adventures exploring the Algarve's most extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path places. Every journey has been carefully crafted to blend adventurous hiking, thoughtful storytelling, slow exploration and moments of discovery into the kind of day that stays with you long after you return home.
Oh, and did I mention the homemade tapas and wine?
If you're looking for a more meaningful way to experience the Algarve, come with me.
Let's go find it!
— T.J.
Don't just take my word for it.
TRAVEL GUIDES
1,000+ reviews & 7,000+ guests
"A beautifully curated experience. Unique and surprising."
Joanna T | TripAdvisor Review
What makes a West Coast Adventure?
THE VIEWS ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING
Beyond the beaches, boardwalks, and over-hyped viewpoints lies an Algarve you never expected: Rugged coastal trails, secret beaches, soaring sea cliffs, quiet mountain peaks, ancient cork forests, and spectacular hidden landscapes few visitors ever experience. This is where we're going.
But the Algarve is not just a place to "see" — it's a place to move through, to pay attention to, to experience with all your senses.
And it's not just a destination to "tick off" — it's the setting for a journey, a place to discover, a story waiting to happen.
That’s the kind of travel I believe is worth seeking, and the experience I hope to share with you while you’re here.
What's your style of adventure?
FIND THE ADVENTURE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
My essential experience.
A wild hike along the Algarve's most remote and spectacular coastline — the Costa Vicentina Nature Park — ending with sunset tapas & wine.
Join a Small-Group Tour or make a Private Tour
Create something all your own.
Have something different in mind? Let's build it together and make an experience that matches your unique interests and intentions.
Private Tours for anyone who wants something different
Bring your people together.
Fully-planned experiences for groups and retreats — from mini-adventures to multi-day journeys
For retreat leaders, teams, and group travel organizers
A different way to explore
SIX IDEAS SHAPE EVERY ADVENTURE
Every journey is different, but they’re all guided by a few core intentions:.
1. Go where others don't
Since 2014, I’ve guided over 7,000 hikers across this land, one small batch at a time.
I've spent thousands of hours exploring, designing and refining my routes to lead to places and moments you won't find on your own, or with any other tour.
3. Bring the land to life
This place has stories to tell, if you know where to look.
Through storytelling and hands-on learning, I’ll help reveal the hidden layers of this remarkable landscape, from the geology beneath your feet and the wildlife around you, to the human history, traditions, and legends etched into these cliffs.
5. Leave room for surprises
Carefully crafted. Never scripted.
No two adventures are ever the same: Each trip is handcrafted and shaped as we go by the people, conversations, wildlife, weather, tides, the group's energy, and the unique encounters of the trail, in ways no itinerary ever could.
2. Move enough to earn the views
I get it: Sitting on the beach just isn't enough.
On my tours, we'll use our legs, hearts, and whole bodies to reach places you can't get to any other way, always adapting to the energy and comfort of the group. The only requirement? A bit of effort, some curiosity, and the spirit for adventure.
4. Use all your senses
Go ahead, take some photos. You'll want them.
But the screen just can't capture it. Along the trail, we’ll make plenty of space to slow down, look closer, feel more deeply, and experience the landscape with whole bodies, full attentions, and all our senses.
6. Finish with a full heart and stomach
Good food tastes even better after a day outside.
That’s why my signature hikes include homemade Algarvian tapas: carefully sourced, prepared by me, and shared together someplace magical at sunset. You'll go home refreshed, reward, and ready for a good night's sleep.
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I'VE SAID ENOUGH. NOW HEAR IT FROM MY GUESTS
5/5 from 1,000+ reviews and 7,000+ past guests
#westcoastlagos - Taken on tour by my guests
@izzyfbaby
Bucket list-worthy hike with @westcoastlagos.
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.
@eat_shoot_love
What an incredibly wonderful adventure with T.J. and a group of nature-loving travelers from all over the world. So thankful for this amazing day!
@sunsetsandcoconuts
What a special experience. It was far from just a hike. It was a learning experience, 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.
@thesneakylens
Another huge shoutout to @westcoastlagos for a beautiful and wild hike, and sunset picnic.
Doesn’t get much better than that.
@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
@karinshhh
Exploring with @westcoastlagos was the highlight of our Portugal trip. Truly
one of the best experiences!
THANK YOU T.J.🙏