Today’s route took me across the highest point of the Algarve, with spectacular views in all directions. Or at least that was the plan. Unfortunately, when I woke up, there was an all too familiar pattering on the canopy outside my room.
Because it was a short day, I managed to delay my start until the rain had stopped. The first part of the walk took me up through some rather attractive woodland.
Unfortunately, the higher I got, the more the cloud closed in, so that I only had glimpses of the landscape around me.
Soon after I reached my destination for the night, the rain started again. So, I missed the views, but at least I stayed dry.
Day 7 Route: Monchique to Corgo do Vale. Terrain: tracks and footpaths. Weather: cloudy. Daily distance: 12.7 km/7.9 miles. Cumulative distance: 152.4km/94.4 miles. Accommodation: Horta do Ze Miguel, Corgo do Vale
Come Wind, Come Weather 