THIS IS NOT A SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Guided hikes & real adventures in the Algarve's wildest places.
SINCE 2014
The world is too wild to follow the crowds
I create guided hiking adventures exploring the Algarve's most extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path places. Every adventure is carefully crafted to blend active movement, 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 different way to experience the Algarve, then come with me.
Let’s go West!
— 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
Remote trails, secret beaches, soaring cliffs, quiet mountain peaks, spectacular hidden landscapes few visitors ever encounter...
This is just the setting. The real adventure is how we experience them.
Every journey is different, but they’re all guided by a few simple ideas:
1. Go where the crowds don't.
2. Move enough to earn the view.
3. Slow down enough to notice what others miss.
4. Experience the place with all your senses—not just your camera.
5. Leave room for stories, laughter, learning, and surprises.
6. End the day refreshed, rewarded, and with a full heart and stomach.
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
Why explore with me?
HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT SET MY ADVENTURES APART
The Algarve's original hiking guide
Since 2014, I’ve guided over 7,000 hikers across this land, one small batch at a time.
I've spent hundreds of days exploring, designing and refining my routes to lead to places and moments you won't find on your own, or with any other tour.
More than just a great hike
This place has stories to tell, if you know where to look.
Through expert storytelling and hands-on learning, I'll bring the land to life. You’ll discover how the ocean, wind, time, and the people who have lived here have shaped this remarkable coastline in ways that most visitors walk right past.
Built for curious, active travelers
I get it: Sitting on the beach just isn't enough.
My tours are designed to balance effort with stillness, challenge with reward. We'll use our legs, hearts, and whole bodies to explore places you can't reach any other way. The only requirement? Curiosity & a spirit for adventure.
No two tours are ever the same
You never know what we'll encounter out here.
My adventures are never one-size-fits-all. The people, the conversations, the wildlife, the weather, the tides—and even the light—shape the experience in ways no itinerary ever could.
Add flavor to your footsteps
Good food tastes even better when you’ve earned it.
That’s why my signature hikes include homemade Algarvian tapas: carefully sourced, prepared by me, and shared together at sunset.
Do your own research
I'VE SAID ENOUGH. NOW HEAR IT FROM MY GUESTS
5/5 from 1,000+ verified reviews & 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.🙏