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Guided hikes & bespoke journeys in the Algarve's wildest places

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Real adventures made for going deeper, not just seeing more

SINCE 2014

I get it: Sitting on the beach just isn't enough.

Join me on an immersive hiking ADVENTURE through the Algarve’s most extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path places. Full of hands-on discovery, storytelling, homemade food and room for surprises along the way, this is an adventure you’ll actually remember.

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Let's plan something bigger.

Create a bespoke multi-day JOURNEY through the Algarve and beyond, built around you. Together, we’ll bring the trails, places, food and experiences actually worth your time into a hiking and active holiday that fits together from start to finish.

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Let's get out there!

 

 — T.J.

"A beautifully curated experience. Unique and surprising."

Joanna T | TripAdvisor Review

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Guided by me

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

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A wild hiking adventure deep into the Algarve's spectacular Costa Vicentina, ending with homemade tapas & wine at sunset.

My signature West Coast experience.

Join a Small-Group Tour or make a Private Tour

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Let’s create a private Algarve adventure around your interests, your group and the kind of day you want to have.

Create your own adventure.

Private Tours for anyone with their own idea

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ADVENTURES

Choose from my collection of private hikes through the region's most distinctive landscapes, from coastline to mountaintops & beyond.

Explore another side of the Algarve

Private Tours beyond the West Coast

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Private adventures designed for retreats, teams, schools and other groups, adapted to your people, purpose and pace.

Bring your group on an adventure.

For group leaders, planners & organizers

West Coast Adventures

The views are only the beginning

A DIFFERENT WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE ALGARVE

The best adventures aren't about ticking off sights or racing from A to B. They're about how we move, what we discover along the way, and the unexpected moments that become part of the story.
 

Every trip I lead or design starts with a few simple ideas:

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Go where others don't

These aren't the usual trails to the usual places.​

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I’ve spent thousands of hours over exploring, designing, and refining my own routes to discover places and moments that you won’t find any other way.

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Slow down and soak it up

There's more to a hike than getting to the end.​

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Along the way, I make plenty of space to pause, look closer, wander, and take it all in. The point isn’t simply to pass through the landscape, but to really experience it.

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Leave room for surprises

Carefully crafted, but never scripted.​

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Each trip I lead or design is adapted to the people, conditions, and encounters along the way. That's the secret sauce that turns a tour into an adventure.

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Earn the views

The best places take a bit of effort to reach.​

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That's why we'll use our legs, hearts and whole bodies to explore this place. The only requirement? A bit of hard work and a spirit for adventure.

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Bring the land to life

This place has stories to tell.​

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I’ll help reveal the hidden layers of the land — from rocks and wind to human history and traditions — so you'll leave with a real appreciation for this remarkable coastline.

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Taste the place

There's no better way to know  a place than through the flavors that come from the land.​

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That’s why my adventures include homemade food, and my journeys seek out the best local food along the way.

Do your own research

NOW SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID

5/5 from 1,000+ reviews and 7,000+ guests over 13 years

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TRAVEL GUIDES

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#westcoastlagos - Taken on tour by my guests

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@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. 

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@eat_shoot_love

 What an incredibly wonderful adventure with T.J. So thankful for this amazing day!

@sunsetsandcoconuts

It was far more than 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.

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@thesneakylens

Another huge shoutout to @westcoastlagos for a beautiful and wild hike. Doesn’t get much better than this.

@sunnycbunny

An awe-inspiring day on the west coast of Portugal with the best tour guide.

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@samgoldk

Today I chased a sunset to the end of the world. It was beyond amazing.

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@karinshhh

Highlight of our trip. Truly one of the best experiences!
THANK YOU T.J.🙏

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