Hiking at donkey pace, without burden and haste.
The donkeys, our friendly companions, carry our equipment.
Children can ride them (maximum 40kg!).
Small and large breaks are planned for all hikes.
A donkey accompanies two adults and up to two children
During the first half an hour, guests and donkeys make friends by petting, grooming and saddling up.
In the valley of the mulberry trees
Sofia's donkeys lead you into the wild hinterland of the Monchique Mountains.
You will pass through cistus and strawberry trees, pine and eucalyptus forests alternate in a gentle up and down with grain fields and meadows.
A longer hike through a small overgrown valley to an idyllic bathing lake is also possible.
Level of difficulty, depending on choice, easy to medium.
The price includes drinking water and a regional snack, as well as a guide (German-, Portuguese- or English-speaking).
Info
guided hike
- 1 ½ hours
5 € / child (3-12 years)
- 3 hours
15 € / child (4-12 years)
- 1 day (6-7 hours)
35 € / child (4-12 years)
meeting point:
Vale das Amoreiras / Aljezur
Höhenweg to the old town and Maurenburg
After the small overgrown valley up to the ridge with a great, fantastic view of the Monchique Mountains (east) and the small town of Aljezur with Maurenburg (west). With this magnificent view we hike for a good while at the top until the path leads down to farmland in the river valley, along the Aljezur river, through a reed tunnel we finally reach the old town.
Coffee break on the church square or the market hall. Finally, through the alleys of the old town hill, it goes up to the Maurenburg castle. Stories & Forgotten Paths.
Guide in German, Portuguese and English speaking.
Info
- 5 hours with a guide
80 € / person
including vegetarian meal
meeting point:
Sao Teotónio
Full moon hike with donkeys
D.Through a small valley, densely overgrown, a loud rushing brook. Later we reach the cliff dunes, which we follow to the coast to enjoy the sunset with a beautiful view. We then continue south along the cliffs and through the dunes to Praia Vale dos Homens beach. Above the beach, at a spring that was once much visited, we have our picnic before we return to the starting point in the moonlight through the flat hinterland. goes.
A selection of fine regional typical picnic dishes - also vegetarian, and drinks (beer, wine, juice, water, coffee and herbal tea)
Difficulty level: medium, partly sandy sections of the path.
Guide in German, Portuguese and English speaking.
Info
Experience in running is advisable.
Duration
4 hours, including a buffet break.
begin
21:00
Inquiry form donkey hikes
The donkey tours can only start with at least two fully paying participants.
