The Western Coast, with its beautiful sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs, has the famous nature trail "Rota Vicentina" and some of the best surfing beaches in Europe.
You can spend your days just lazing around with a good glass of wine from the valleys nearby and a huge variety of delicious fish, or be a bit more active with surfing, snorkelling, hiking through cork tree forests or biking along the beach and through the hinterland ...and of course, have a galhao or a beer in our local café – sometimes watching football matches with the locals.
SURF
A fifteen-minute drive takes you to Praia Amado near Carrapateira, one of the most famous surf beaches in the Western Coast.
Other well-known surf spots such as Arrifana, Zavial and Tonel are also close by.
We offer trips going to the spots together or even lessons. If you already know how to surf, we will be happy to take you to suitable spots - depending on conditions, tide, waves and wind - or give you some handy hints.
If you are a Surfer, it is best to bring your own surfboard. However there are a few boards also available for rent in the house.
If you want to learn to surf or improve your skills, you can do so with our friends at our local surf shop & school - which we will be happy to put you in touch with:
HIKE
You can start hiking just from the SONHO House. If you should want to follow some famous trails, the Costa Vicentina National Park is well known for its coastal hiking trails such as the Trilho dos Pescadores. Some of these trails pass right through our village - perfect for a stopover.
Here are some of them:
Fishermen's Trail - https://rotavicentina.com/trilho-dos-pescadores/
Rota Vicentina - https://rotavicentina.com/walking/
YOGA
Local instructors offer, twice a week Tuesday & Friday at 08.00 am directly in the village at the ‘Junta’ (Community Hall), different yoga classes.
You can simply show up or connect to Pamela: instagram.com/yogarve_pamela
We are also happy to offer small yoga, stretching sessions or a massage in our house and can also recommend yoga classes in the area - depending on your ability and style.
BIKE
Right on the outskirts of Bordeira, olive and cork groves begin with forest paths through hills that invite you to go mountain biking. There are also various coastal trails in the immediate vicinity over the cliffs of the Atlantic and in the Costa Vicentina National Park. The hills and coastline around Bodeira are perfect for mountain biking. We will be happy to take you out for a ride, depending on your level of fitness.
https://rotavicentina.com/percursos-de-bicicleta/
Bike rental can be organised.
SUP
The south coast of the Algarve has an extensive network of cliffs with grottos through which you can SUP, and beautiful bays with clear water where you can land. We are happy to go with you or connect you with our friends from Algarve SUP Tours.