Free walking festival in Alentejo: registration is open for 50 routes

Portugal's Alentejo region will bring together nature and hiking enthusiasts between 31 October and 1 November. Approximately 50 different walking events will be organized within the scope of Alentejo Walking Festival 2026. Participation is free, but advance registration is required.

Hikes in different parts of the Alentejo

The festival aims to introduce the natural beauty, rural heritage and cultural characteristics of the region.

Participants will be able to choose among routes to be organized in different municipalities.

In addition to nature walks, the program also includes experiences related to the history and local culture of the region.

When will the event be held?

The public walking program will be held on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1.

The festival's conference and workshop events for the professional tourism sector will start at earlier dates.

Since the walks are organized at different points, participants need to check the starting place and time of the route they choose in advance.

Participation is free but registration is required

According to the official event information published by Turismo de Portugal, participation is free.

However, quotas are limited and registration is required.

The last registration date on the official tourism page is stated as 27 October at 17.30.

Since some news sources may have different deadlines, it is important to use the official calendar as a basis for applications.

Who are Can you join?

The festival is aimed at visitors who want to explore the Alentejo on foot.

However, the length, difficulty level and physical requirements of each route may not be the same.

Participants choose a route appropriate to their age, condition and experience; It would be useful to check the weather forecast before the walk.