Portugal Trail Weekend

Join Running Adventures for a weekend of trail running in the stunning area of Carrapateira in Portugal. For this spectacular trail running holiday, we're based in a wonderful little house which allows us to hit the trails (and the beach!) straight from the front door. At Carrapateira you’ll be in the wildest and best preserved part of the Algarve coast, right in the heart of the South West Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park. 

This running weekend will combine epic trail running with time spent enjoying the company of like minded people and relaxing.

Our runs will cover different parts of the area. We'll discover the HUGE beach of Bordeira and the nearby dunes where the vegetation is lush: thyme, yellow amaranths, rosemary, lavender, crowberries, blue pimpernel and sea lavender can all be found. We'll explore the cliff paths, where we will come across various viewpoints, with superb views of the escarpments, the sands of Bordeira and Amado and also the ruins of an ancient Islamic fishermen’s settlement.

We'll visit the local Carrapateira Hills, where we'll discover pine and cork forests and visit the tiny villages of Vilarinha and Bordeira, as well as enjoying views as far as the top of Monchique mountains.

Prices

Single in twin or triple shared room - £360

Non refundable deposit of £100 required during registration. (deducted from balance)

Contact me for group discounts

Itinerary

Thursday

Group transfer from Faro Airport at midday.

10km coastal cliffs run.

Welcome dinner and drinks.

Friday

Continental style breakfast.

8 mile trail run through the valley to Vilarinha. 

Trip to Bordeira beach with optional 'seaside intervals session' or swim.

Dinner in Carrapateira. (not included)

Saturday

Continental style breakfast.

15 mile run, visiting the local hills, sea cliffs to the north and the wonderful village of Borderia.

Free time in the afternoon.

Celebration dinner and drinks.

Sunday

Continental style breakfast.

Optional short run in the morning.

Group transfer back to Faro.

Please note. Itinerary subject to last minute changes without warning

All runs are guided by me, a Salomon sponsored ultra runner and coach. We will run at a social pace and walk the hills if we have to. This is not a race! We will stay as a group so if you are a faster runner, please expect to run slower than you would normally. Previous trail running experience is not necessary. The terrain will be hilly and sandy in places, but the trails will not be technical. The views will be incredible. You should be able to cover the distances at a pace of at least 10-11 min/miles to enjoy this event.

Included

Group transfer from Faro airport at 12pm on Thursday.

Group transfer to Faro airport at 2pm on Sunday.

Accommodation in twin or triple bed accommodation.

Breakfast every morning, different kinds of bread, 25 different cheeses(!), cold meats, eggs, home made yogurt, cereals, cake, fresh orange juice, fruit salad, fresh fruits, jams

Dinner on Thursday and Saturday with wine or beer.

Guided trail runs by fully qualified running coach.

Coaching advice and guidance throughout the weekend.

Video and photos.

Not Included

Flights to/from Faro.

Additional drinks and snacks.

Lunch on all days.

Dinner on Friday evening (chance to visit one of the local restaurants).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.​