We arrive in Lisbon on Weds, Sept 18th & depart on Weds Sept 25th, 2019. We want to spend 2 days in Lisbon & Sintra and definitely want to spend enough time in Algarve. We are more interested in city and coastal sights, with hiking, biking & swimming whereas museums & churches are not as important to us. We were told we should include Porto but are wondering if it would be too much to go all the way up there & then down to the Algarve coast. Will we regret it if we skip Porto? Can you recommend a good 7 day visit?
Thanks! Laurie & Tommy
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New York, NY
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Hey Tommy,
Here is an itinerary that might work for you
9/18 - Lisbon
9/19 - Lisbon (Day trip to Sintra)
9/20 - Lisbon (Day trip to Medieval Obidos optional)
9/21 - Lagos (Algarve)
9/22 - Lagos (Day trip to Faro and Vilamoura)
9/23 - Albufeira (Day trip to Portimao)
9/24 - Albufeira
9/25 - Lisbon (Fly Home)
https://www.gadventures.com/blog/beyond-sea-6-hikes-algarve/
https://www.walkalgarve.com/algarve-map-algarve-hiking-trails-algarve-walking-routes-hiking-portugal
No need to travel all the way to Porto. You only have 7 days and don't want to be traveling long distances between towns. You can visit there on a future trip.
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Unless you just love the beach, skip the Algarve and go to Porto.