The West Coast Adventure Co.

Name: The West Coast Adventure Co.
Address: I have a van, not a storefront, Lagos, 8600-537, PT
Telephone: (+351) 918 903 899
Rating: 4.7

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Portugal
Lagos
The West Coast Adventure Co.

Hands-on, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind adventures to the Algarve's wild West Coast and magical Costa Vicentina Natural Park. Hey there, traveler!

Since 2013, I have been crafting, refining & sharing my one-of-a-kind adventure experiences, one small batch at a time, with thousands of guests from around the world. My approach is unconventional:a

I choose wilderness & remoteness over guidebook tourist destinations; intentional, mindful travel over superficial sightseeing; discovery & learning opportunities over photo opportunities; and rustic

, physical experiences over easy, mass-market ones. My aim is simple & sincere:

To share a travel experience that's not just fun, but meaningful; not just good for us, but for the world; not just a social-media moment, but a memory for life. My tours are expressions of my personal passions, values, & vision of this special little place on Earth. I'd love to share it with you!

29/07/2025

Small groups, big adventures.

On my group tours, you’re not just walking awkwardly beside people you don’t know. You’re a team—moving together toward a shared goal, laughing, telling stories, and bonding along the way.

This July hike had it all: from the top of the cliffs to the bottom of the tide pools, from rugged off-trail traverses to soft, sandy beaches… quiet moments and sweaty climbs.

We were just four solo travelers (plus me), and the chemistry was instant. Everyone arrived as strangers—and left as friends.

That’s the magic of a small group experience done right.

It’s a chance to break out of our little bubbles and remember what it’s like to connect—with a place, with ourselves, and with likeminded travelers on this spinning rock we call home.

Swipe through for a few glimpses from this unforgettable day on the edge of the world.

✨ For solo travelers, couples, small groups, and anyone looking for adventure.

🌿 Curious about joining one? Link in bio.

10/07/2025

The trail is full of surprises. Some geological. Some… less so.

This past week, on three separate hikes, we came across three unexpected pieces of anonymous trail art.

What can I say? Nature inspires us in strange and mysterious ways.

Swipe for some of this week’s masterpieces.

07/06/2024

The Algarve’s famous South coast is known for its caves, sea stacks, and rock arches. But we have a few hidden gems out here on the West coast, too. What makes them even more special is that, well, no one else knows about them. There are no crowds of boats, kayaks, and paddle boarders, no tour busses, no fences or signs.

Photo from a recent West Coast Adventure that took us hiking straight over one of my favorite, and most secret, rock arches in the Algarve.

03/06/2024

As Spring ends, Summer love is in the air! Swimming season has begun.

The water on the Algarve’s West Coast is never warm — this is the open Atlantic, not the Med — but on summer days, after a few hours of hiking, nothing feels better than a revitalizing dip in the sea.

With a little effort and know-how, we can find our own private secluded beach to do it, something that’s only possible in the Algarve on the wild West coast.

31/05/2024

Spring in the Algarve starts early: mid-December, really. Sorry, northerners.

From then until April, the landscape here gets ever greener, lusher, and more colorful, until it is exploding with life and color, a riot of wildflowers, vegetation, and happy birds and bees.

Spring has definitely ended, and we are now diving headlong into the Algarve’s main season: Our long, sunny, dry summer.

As the colors fade from the landscape, I wanted to give a shout-out and some major gratitude to the “primavera”. Thanks, Spring, you were great. Can’t wait to see you again next year.

All pics taken this Spring along the Algarve’s wild West coast.

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08/04/2024

Rainbows are formed when light refracts…. wait wait, no, T.J., stop. That’s unnecessary.

Let’s try again:

Behold! A rainbow.

Pic 1: Throwback to October 2019, featuring “Mo” (500,000km and counting).

Pic 2: Last week, featuring “Larry” (300,000km and counting).

I have now rainbow-christened both of my vans the West coast.

Have a colorful week.

Endereço

I Have A Van, Not A Storefront
Lagos
8600-537

Telefone

(+351) 918 903 899

Website

http://www.westcoastlagos.com/

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