TRAIL RUNS
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Sandwiched between the farmlands and the ocean lie a wealth of undulated tracks, ideal for all levels of runners. If you’d like to start your day striding out in the sunrise, these runs are for you.
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Trail Run the Tracks: Alvor Lagoon
Trail run alongside the train tracks to our large lagoon: run around the lake, past the oyster beds and wild asparagus whilst tasting the salt air on your tongue.
We’ll run abreast to the beach (but not on the sand), and spot the sun as it starts to shimmer over the ocean whilst heading back towards town. There’s the option to stop in for a smoothie on the return route in a unique Portuguese garden, bursting with colour: an oasis along the course.
The route is around 10km - and novice runners are welcome! Depending on the ability of the group, we can easily adapt the pace.
It's one heck of a way to wake up before breakfast. After, I'll point out the best spot for a Portuguese custard tart (or two!)
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Trail Run: Cliffs & Coast
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 we mention the views…
Timings For The Runs?
Around 7.30am/8am. Any later, and it gets a bit too spicy out there.
Duration?
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Around an hour and 20 mins - depending on the route and pace of the group.
Where do we meet?
We start and end in Lagos. I’ll send you the exact meeting location and timings after a booking is confirmed.
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What do I need?
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- Comfortable running shoes and clothes
- A bottle of water/coins for water or a smoothie
Cost?
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From 25€ per person.