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Luz

Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Alagoa / Cama de Vaca

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Portugal

Algarve

Luz

Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Alagoa / Cama de Vaca

Moderate

4.7

(287)

1,294

hikers

Cliffs of Luz – Burgau Beach loop from Alagoa / Cama de Vaca

04:59

17.4km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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1.65 km

Cliffs of Luz

Highlight • Natural Monument

The path along the cliffs is easy to walk and quite interesting.

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1.68 km

Coastal Path to Luz

Highlight • Trail

The coastal path towards Luz is very relaxed to go.

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2.63 km

Burgau Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small village of Burgau is still little taken by the hotel tourism and therefore quite manageable and lovable remained.

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3.63 km

Praia dos Rebolos

Highlight • Beach

An insider tip for surfers who want to have the line-up to themselves. The descent from the cliff looks quite difficult and dangerous! Hikers have a great view of the bay from above!

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5.39 km

Cabanas Velhas Beach

Highlight • Beach

An easy hiking route with outstanding views of the Atlantic. Just don't go too close to the cliffs, there is a risk of falling.

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6.98 km

Praia da Boca do Rio

Beach

8.89 km

Salema Beach

Highlight • Beach

A former small fishing village, Salema now welcomes tourists from all over the world. In its picturesque little streets, shops and services abound.

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15.1 km

View of Burgau

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always along the Atlantic coast, with light wind and lots of sun.
Just wonderful and fantastic! 🇵🇹😎

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16.1 km

Praia de Burgau

Highlight • Beach

Especially in autumn, the weather on the Algarve coast can change quite quickly.

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.98 km

2.77 km

559 m

400 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

2.98 km

2.92 km

2.61 km

840 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

17°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 29, 2024,🇵🇹Algarve Luzmar Burgau - Praia das Cabanas Velhas- Salema und zurück

Just back... was nice. But long... totally underrated.. Comment tomorrow🫠

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June 3, 2025,Schöne Tour von Luzmar Villas nach Salema . Viele Anstiege- aber wunderbar zu wandern.

The route starts behind the Hotel Luzmar Villas. Compared to other sections, there are quite a few climbs up to Salema.

But – a wonderful trail.

It's recommended to take Uber or Bolt on the return journey. It couldn't be more comfortable.

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September 19, 2024,Algarve 9 Visserspad: Salema naar Luz

Algarve walk / Fisherman's path Salema -Luz

Yesterday and today on the Fisherman's path.

Tough walk with quite a lot of climbing.
The day was cloudy, nice to walk.

Because this route is part of the Rota Vincentina (the Fisherman's path) it is well signposted.

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April 2, 2024,🇵🇹"Trilho dos Pescatores🎣- 11.Etappe: Von Salema nach Luz

Today we had to climb more altitude. But since we only walked as far as Luz and had a distance of about 11.5 km ahead of us, we took our time. Leaving Salema, we trudged up the road, which then turned right up ↗️ into a steep hiking trail. But immediately it went steeply down again⬇️. A few abandoned houses …

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May 25, 2025,Wandeling Salema naar Luz ( Fisherman's trail).

Today was a short route and it was supposed to be "easy". Nothing could be further from the truth because there was not a breath of wind and it was already very hot 27° (for me then🥵) 😂😂
Again beautiful views and deep cliffs. The rugged landscape is beautiful. Halfway I could refresh myself with an ice cold beer 🍺 …

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September 24, 2024,Küste der 1.000 Farben - von Luz nach Salema

Incredibly varied route, because a new fantastic view awaits behind every corner.
Challenging trail on partially loose scree.
Burgau and Salema are worth a visit.

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March 23, 2023,Fischerpfad Etappe 12_12.1 km_Salema nach Luz

Unfortunately the last day.
Breakfast is in a small bakery in the village and then we make our way to Lagos.
It goes up and down again with beautiful bays and views to the village of Burgau where we stop for lunch in a small bar. Here, too, the beach invites you to swim, but we go further.
More and …

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March 25, 2025,Etappe 12 Fishermens Trail Salema - Luz

After a hearty breakfast, we set off together from Salema in sunshine. As so often, the sea was our guide. Today, sweat beaded on our brows, the sea is calm, sailboats glide by, and rockroses bloom in white and pink, enchanting the landscape.

An enjoyable, enriching day of hiking

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Cliffs of Luz

Coastal Path to Luz

Burgau Beach

Praia dos Rebolos

Cabanas Velhas Beach

Salema Beach

View of Burgau

Praia de Burgau

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