WAKE UP RUN: Atlantic Ocean & Clifftops

Lagos, PT

Highlights

  • Historical reverie along clifftop routes
  • Sussing out secret coves and secluded beaches
  • Striding along in the early sunshine, away from tourist crowds
  • Spotting lighthouses and the "End Of The World" point
  • Foraging for fruit and sampling seasonal produce

Meeting Point

We'll be meeting in front of the white church of Santa Maria in the square (Praça Infante Dom Henrique) right in Lagos centre. Added to this, I'll have a multicoloured backpack on so I should be easy to spot.

Meeting point

R. da Sra. da Graça 26, 8600-525 Lagos , Portugal

End point

End Point

We'll be meeting in front of the white church of Santa Maria in the square (Praça Infante Dom Henrique) right in Lagos centre. Added to this, I'll have a multicoloured backpack on so I should be easy to spot.

Meeting point

R. da Sra. da Graça 26, 8600-525 Lagos , Portugal

End point

What to expect

We’ll head out to the clifftops along routes heavy with historical reverie. From the ancient fishing industry, harking back to the Romans to the ominous links with slavery, the paths we take allows one to soak up Portugal’s accumulated memories. The trails are still somnambulant in the early mornings, with only the bucolic noises of the ocean guiding us on our way. Expect paths studded with fossilised shells and thickly edged with wildflowers. See secret coves and suss out secluded beaches. We’ll avoid the flotillas of tourists as we stride along in the early sunshine, spotting sandy sink holes and peeping at Portuguese plants. Oh, and did I mention the views… We’ll follow historical paths, spotting lighthouses, an old hermitage and the point known as the “End Of The World” as it was known to the Romans. See sandy coves and shells fossilised into rocks. Hear salt water sizzling on the sand as the waves crash beneath us whilst we trot alongside the blissfully blue Atlantic ocean. Learn about Portuguese plants and produce as we’ll forage for fruit from the trees and sample seasonal produce along the way.
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R. da Sra. da Graça 26

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Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse

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Praia do Canavial

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Praia do Camilo

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for pregnant participants
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided by Hike Algarve

What our experts say

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    Start early for peaceful trails.
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    Try the fresh fruit along the route.
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    Visit nearby Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse.
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    Wear comfortable running shoes.
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    Bring water to stay hydrated.

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