Cork Oak Walking Week
Six days on old shepherd paths through cork forest, with picnic lunches and the sauna to come home to.
Group
Up to 12 guests
Level
Active. 12-18 km a day on rolling trails, with up to 400 m of climbing.
Dates
Mar, May and Sep 2027
From
€1,790
per person, shared room
Overview
The Alentejo is one of the quietest corners of Europe, and the best way to see it is on foot. Each day Tomás leads a different route from the door or a short drive away, between 12 and 18 km. You carry a day pack. We carry lunch, water and spare socks. Evenings are stretching, sauna and dinner.
Five guided walks
From 12 to 18 km, each one different.
Picnic lunches
Cooked that morning and carried in by van.
Evening recovery
Stretching, sauna and the salt pool.
Is it for you?
You will love it if
You walk regularly and enjoy a full day out
You want quiet countryside, not crowds
You like to earn your dinner
Probably not if
You have not walked more than 10 km before
You want technical mountain hiking
You want lots of free time
From
€1,790
per person, shared room. Private rooms and suites cost more.
A deposit holds your place
Balance due 60 days before arrival
Move your dates once, free
Day by day
How the week runs.
Arrival
Transfer from Lisbon, a short loop around the grove and dinner.
Cork woods
14 km through the cork forest to a hilltop chapel.
River valley
16 km along the Almansor river with a swim stop.
Rest morning
Yoga, sauna and an afternoon walk to the village.
Castle trail
18 km to the castle of Montemor and back by van.
Dolmen loop
12 km past megalithic stones and a farewell dinner.
Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Lisbon by 13:00.
A typical day
07:45
Breakfast
A big one.
09:00
Set off
Walk at a steady pace with stops.
13:00
Picnic lunch
In the shade, on blankets.
16:30
Back at the house
Pool or a nap.
18:00
Stretch and sauna
With Marta.
20:00
Dinner
At the long table.
What is included
6 nights in your chosen room
All meals including picnic lunches
5 guided walks with Tomás
Support van on every walk
Evening yoga and sauna
Transfers from Lisbon at set times
Not included
Flights
Travel insurance (required)
Walking boots and day pack
Dates and prices
Pick your week.
Prices are per person. Pay the deposit on the date page to hold your place, or join the waitlist if it is full.
Your hosts
Where you sleep
Shared Twin
2 single beds
Private Double
1 double bed
Garden Suite
1 king bed
From guests
What people said after this retreat.
Proper walking, proper food. Tomás' picnic lunches deserve their own review.
Mark T.
Leeds, UK