Guided walking and hiking holidays in stunning Central Portugal tailored to suit you. Central Portugal is an area of outstanding beauty on the edge of Europe. Bordered by the beaches of the Atlantic coast with mountain ranges, national parks, castles and enchanting villages. Kind friendly people, wonderful local wines and delicious traditional food. With an annual average of 290 days of sunshine per year, it is the perfect place for a walking or hiking holiday.
Our walks
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Portuguese camino
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Sanctuary of Fatima
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We have designed these walks to give you a unique way to experience the best of Central Portugal. We have mountain, beach, historical, camino and pilgrimage walks. Each one different and each one special for a new adventure each day. Your guide will share with you their intimate knowledge of each walk along with its flora and fauna. They will be with you all the way to guide you and answer your questions. We are very flexible in our approach. We are happy to discuss with you any changes in length of walks you might wish to make. We specialise in bespoke group tours for walkers, hikers, trekkers, strollers and ramblers. All tours will be delivered in English.
Longer walks tour
Strolling the oak woods
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Porto de Mós - 13 km. 3.5 hours approx. Altitude 400m.This walk begins along the tracks of an old railway line that was used for transporting coal from the Bezerra mines to Porto de Mós. There is a wide variety of flora and fauna along the way. Because it is an old railway line, the rocks cut for the installation of the line become dark corridors in whose walls you can see plants specially adapted to shady places. In cracks in the rocks grow “rupicolous” plants (i.e that grow in stony areas). The first half of the route is high, overlooking the valley up to the point it meets the foot of the range of hills that make up the Serra d’ Aire. At the end of the upper line you emerge from the tunnel into the sunlight. The horizon dips towards the sea and at the northern top of the Candeeiros mountain range, where wind mills mark the summit. A picnic area invites you to take a break before starting down the lower line where the scenery changes completely.
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Camino group walking
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Caminho Portugues - 30km. 7 hours approx. Altitude 200mThis walk is part of Camino de Santiago – a route that eventually takes the traveler to Northwest Spain to the tomb of St James at Santiago de Compostella.
The Road of St James (one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the world), from Lisbon, has been walked over many centuries by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. The Caminho Portuguese is less well known than the routes to Santiago de Compostella through France and Spain. But it is becoming increasingly popular, as it is much quieter than the French and Spanish routes. The walk starts at the town of Golega, the horse capital of Portugal. |
Mountain top views
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Serra D'Aire - 14 km. 4 hours approx. Altitude 650m.
This walk begins in an area formed during the Middle and Lower Jurassic periods. We will see rocks that form the constituents of the subsoil of the region, a unique geological structure in the country. One of the best preserved of Europe, the Limestone Massif, whose formation began about 200 million years ago. It is essentially made up of carbonated rocks of marine origin. During the Jurassic period, there was an important topographical change as the ocean invaded, covering the soil. This incursion resulted in the thick deposits that today constitute the Limestone Massif.
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Basilica of Fatima
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Fatima - 30 km. 6-7 hours approx. Altitude 400m.
This walk "Nascente (rising) Way" links Tomar to Fátima, the largest pilgrimage center in Portugal. This route helps pilgrims on the Caminho de Santiago who also want to visit Fátima and then return to the Caminho. It is called the "Rising Path" because it heads eastwards when the sun is rising. This route crosses mountains (with some physical difficulty) and is very rich in flora and fauna. It goes through towns and villages with a long history and tradition associated with pilgrims. This route is mainly alongside fields and farmlands and brings you into contact with the real Portugal. A place where there is still time to stop and reflect.
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Coastal walking
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Peniche - 14 km. 4 hours approx. Altitude 90m.
This walk starts at the Fortress of Peniche, a National Museum of Resistance and Freedom. From there we will walk along the cliff tops, past the lighthouse to a viewing point. We continue on the coastal path to a footbridge crossing to a promontory with spectacular views of Berlinga Island. Then down to the sandy beach, easy walking, to the surfing and wind surfing resort of Baleal. The resort has a number of places where you can have a drink or snack. After lunch a chance to visit Consolação Beach with its iodine rich water and rocks. With day long exposure to the sun their therapeutic qualities are used by people who find relief for their aching limbs.
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Shorter leisurely walks tour
Some people prefer shorter walks or hikes at a more leisurely pace. Shamrock Walking Tours have designed shorter guided walks that still take in the wonderful countryside and history of Central Portugal. Ensuring you have great walking and hiking with a little more time to relax and enjoy the delights of this beautiful region.
Some people prefer shorter walks or hikes at a more leisurely pace. Shamrock Walking Tours have designed shorter guided walks that still take in the wonderful countryside and history of Central Portugal. Ensuring you have great walking and hiking with a little more time to relax and enjoy the delights of this beautiful region.
Tomar Camino North
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Tomar Camino Santiago Walk – 6km A lovely walk heading north along the Camino de Santiago from Tomar. It takes you along the Nabao riverbank, with its many bird species, through large woodlands and ancient olive groves. |
Park walking
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Mata Park Walk – 5km
In the city of Tomar, this national forest park has a landscape, heritage and history all of its own. Lots of birds, wildlife and flora on this route and great views of Tomar and the Convento de Cristo. |
Historical Tomar
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Tomar Historic Walk – 6km An educational historical walk around the Knights Templar city of Tomar. Learn it's fascinating history, traditions and hidden treasures. |
Countryside stroll
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Santa Cita to Tomar Camino Santiago Walk – 9km Another section of the Portuguese Camino alongside a railway line and into the countryside. Lots of wildlife, farmyards and historic points of interest on route. |
The Aqueduct of Pegoes
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Pilgrimage Looped walk – 5.5km Take the Fatima pilgrimage route out of Tomar past the Convento de Cristo and on to the famous Auqeduct of Pegoes. Loop back overlooking Tomar with stunning views over the city. |
How it works
Your base for your guided walking holiday in Central Portugal is the Knights Templar city of Tomar.
This historic and beautiful city is 120km north of Lisbon. Transport from Lisbon airport takes one and a half hours. You arrange your own flights to and from Lisbon. Enjoy the short 2 and a half hour flight! We will look after all your needs from when you land until you depart. We meet you at the airport and take you directly to your accommodation in Tomar. The next day you begin to explore beautiful Central Portugal.
We pick you up from your accommodation each morning and drop you back again after each day's walking. Your holiday comprises of guided walks which can be tailored to suit your group. We are very flexible and happy to discuss with you any proposed changes to the schedule. We offer a wide variety of accommodation from two to five star hotels or hostels.
Your choice!
Your base for your guided walking holiday in Central Portugal is the Knights Templar city of Tomar.
This historic and beautiful city is 120km north of Lisbon. Transport from Lisbon airport takes one and a half hours. You arrange your own flights to and from Lisbon. Enjoy the short 2 and a half hour flight! We will look after all your needs from when you land until you depart. We meet you at the airport and take you directly to your accommodation in Tomar. The next day you begin to explore beautiful Central Portugal.
We pick you up from your accommodation each morning and drop you back again after each day's walking. Your holiday comprises of guided walks which can be tailored to suit your group. We are very flexible and happy to discuss with you any proposed changes to the schedule. We offer a wide variety of accommodation from two to five star hotels or hostels.
Your choice!
All our service providers in Portugal have obtained the Covid-19 'Clean & Safe' Tourismo de Portugal seal of approval.
How to Book
Choose the dates for your guided walking tour and your preference of Accommodation and the size of your group.
Email us with the details and we will do our best to get you the most competitive price we can. Our prices are all inclusive.
A deposit of 20% is payable to secure your booking.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for our deposit policies.
The remaining 80% must be paid in full 56 days before departure.
There are no hidden extras in our prices.
Transfers will be from Lisbon Airport.
You must arrange your own flights and travel insurance. See our Terms & Conditions.
Ryanair, Aer Lingus and Tap Portugal all have several flights daily from Dublin to Lisbon.
Flights are 2hrs and 20mins approximately.
Clients from countries other than Ireland will need to see which airlines fly to Lisbon from their country of residence.
Our guided walks take place from January to November excluding July and August as temperatures are too high at that time of year. 40+
We aim to be as flexible as possible. So please feel free to email us with any enquiries regarding length of trip, length of walks, group size, etc.
We will do our best to accommodate you on your walking and hiking adventure holiday with us.
shamrockwalkingtours@hotmail.com
Choose the dates for your guided walking tour and your preference of Accommodation and the size of your group.
Email us with the details and we will do our best to get you the most competitive price we can. Our prices are all inclusive.
A deposit of 20% is payable to secure your booking.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for our deposit policies.
The remaining 80% must be paid in full 56 days before departure.
There are no hidden extras in our prices.
Transfers will be from Lisbon Airport.
You must arrange your own flights and travel insurance. See our Terms & Conditions.
Ryanair, Aer Lingus and Tap Portugal all have several flights daily from Dublin to Lisbon.
Flights are 2hrs and 20mins approximately.
Clients from countries other than Ireland will need to see which airlines fly to Lisbon from their country of residence.
Our guided walks take place from January to November excluding July and August as temperatures are too high at that time of year. 40+
We aim to be as flexible as possible. So please feel free to email us with any enquiries regarding length of trip, length of walks, group size, etc.
We will do our best to accommodate you on your walking and hiking adventure holiday with us.
shamrockwalkingtours@hotmail.com
Recap
Let us know the size of your group, what dates you would like to travel and which type of accommodation you prefer.
We can adjust the walks to your level of fitness and ability. Just let us know.
We can then proceed to build your guided walking holiday.
The price includes: Accommodation with breakfast, bus transfers to and from Lisbon airport, transport and guide for five days walking, walking insurance and all local sales and tourist taxes.
Flights and private holiday insurance are not included.
Let us know the size of your group, what dates you would like to travel and which type of accommodation you prefer.
We can adjust the walks to your level of fitness and ability. Just let us know.
We can then proceed to build your guided walking holiday.
The price includes: Accommodation with breakfast, bus transfers to and from Lisbon airport, transport and guide for five days walking, walking insurance and all local sales and tourist taxes.
Flights and private holiday insurance are not included.
What to bring..
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Group walking holidays
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