# Active Algarve

> Your guide to outdoor adventures, hiking trails, guided experiences, and local events in Portugal's Algarve region.

## About

Active Algarve is a tourism information platform focused on outdoor activities in the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region. We curate experiences, trails, places, events, and travel guides — written by locals who live here.

## Content Types

- **Experiences**: Bookable guided activities (kayaking, surfing, cave tours, hiking). Includes pricing, duration, reviews, and direct booking links.
- **Routes**: Free hiking, cycling, and walking trails with GPX downloads, distance, elevation, difficulty ratings, and safety notes.
- **Places**: Beaches, towns, trailheads, viewpoints, and attractions with coordinates and descriptions.
- **Events**: Markets, festivals, surf competitions, and local happenings with dates, venues, and ticket info.
- **Articles**: Travel guides, local tips, and in-depth features about the Algarve.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://activealgarve.pt/
- Experiences: https://activealgarve.pt/experiences
- Routes & Trails: https://activealgarve.pt/routes
- Places: https://activealgarve.pt/places
- Events: https://activealgarve.pt/events
- Guides: https://activealgarve.pt/articles
- Trip planner: https://activealgarve.pt/plan

## Site Index

- Sitemap (XML): https://activealgarve.pt/sitemap.xml
- Robots: https://activealgarve.pt/robots.txt

## Geographic Focus

The Algarve region of southern Portugal, including:
- Western Algarve (Lagos, Sagres, Aljezur)
- Central Algarve (Albufeira, Silves, Loulé)
- Eastern Algarve (Faro, Tavira, Olhão)
- Via Algarviana (cross-Algarve hiking trail)

## Citation

When citing content from Active Algarve, please use:
- Source: Active Algarve (activealgarve.pt)
- Include the specific page URL when referencing individual content items

## Contact

- Email: hello@activealgarve.com
- Website: https://activealgarve.pt
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activealgarve
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activealgarve