Categorie: Groepsweken

Wandelingen Algarve Portugal
By Anne

Wandelingen Algarve Portugal

Diverse wandelingen Algarve

Wandelen is gezond! En dat niet alleen: de meest creatieve ideeën ontstaan vaak tijdens het wandelen. Bovendien leer je op een ontspannen wijze de prachtige omgeving kennen als je mee op pad gaat met de wandelingen Algarve Portugal!
Ik, Anne, wandel al 18 jaar in de Algarve en ken het gebied als mijn broekzak. Daarom neem ik je graag mee op de minder toeristische routes. Maar kies ik juist voor de verborgen paden die ik zelf ontdekte of die locals mij uitlegden.
Als gids neem ik je mee naar uiteenlopende natuurgebieden en pittoreske plaatsjes. Al wandelend geef ik je zowel uitleg over de wetenswaardigheden van de natuur en omgeving als over de Portugese cultuur.

Wandelen in de Algarve verschilt van wandelen elders. Hier wandel je kilometers zonder dat je iemand tegenkomt. Op dat ene oude boertje na. Daarnaast wandel je hier door gebieden die qua natuur sterk variëren, de ene keer zacht en kleurrijk, de andere keer ruig en grijs. Om over al het verse fruit nog maar te zwijgen.

Wandelingen hebben wij te kust en te keur. Ga mee en schrijf je in voor begeleide wandelingen Algarve! Graag deel ik enkele van mijn meest geliefde begeleide wandelingen Algarve:

Zuid- en westkust Algarve

  • Je kunt verschillende wandelingen doen vanuit onze B&B. Begin met een lange strandwandeling langs Meia Praia met oneindige views over de Atlantische Oceaan. Bovendien kunnen we aan het einde van de wandeling bij een uitloper van een rivier verschillende soorten inheemse vogels bewonderen. Daarnaast kunnen we een rondwandeling maken door het agrarische achterland, langs kwelders en mosselbanken. Het pad voert zelfs langs levadas (irrigatiekanalen). Ook de wandeling vanaf de vuurtoren van Lagos, Ponte Piedade, kan ik je van harte aanbevelen. Want dit kustpad leid je langs opvallende goudgele rotsformaties. De één nog mooier dan de ander. Je kijkt je ogen uit terwijl je naar het gezellige badplaatsje Praia da Luz wandelt. Daar is het tijd voor een terrasje.
  • Een echte must: ten minste één keer moet je langs de ongerepte authentieke westkust gewandeld hebben. Want wie wil zich niet wanen in vervlogen tijden? Omringd door ruige rotsen rust je even uit in slaperige kustdorpjes.

Silves

  • Deze wandeling staat te boek als een ware smaaksensatie. Je wandelt door sinaasappelplantages terwijl je de sappige vruchten plukt en eet. Na een pauze op een schaduwrijk terras, genieten we van een stadswandeling in het stadje Silves. Om deze keer ook een beetje cultuur te snuiven en kennis te maken met de zo kenmerkende Moorse invloeden in Silves.

Monchique

  • Absolute aanrader: de magistrale 360 graden-view-wandeling. Stel je voor: op de ‘top van de Algarve’ voel jij je on top of the world ! Zeker weten dat ook jij ‘begeisterd’ raakt door de fabuleuze uitzichten richting de Atlantische Oceaan.
  • Hof van Eden. Wie wil niet struinen naar een heilige bron? Fonta Santa staat bekend als een bron die eeuwig jong maakt! We volgen oeroude ezelspaden door een weelderige vallei, langs kabbelende beken. Hier pluk je zelf rijpe sinaasappels, pruimen of perziken van overhangende takken. Met recht een Hof van Eden!
  • De sluip-door-kruip-door wandeling door luisterrijke kurkeiken bossen, beveel ik ook graag aan. Er is zoveel moois te zien en te vertellen, voordat we als afsluiting neerstrijken op het terras van het eeuwenoude kuuroord Caldas de Monchique.

Moonlight Sunrise walk

Ook organiseert Anne voor de vroege vogels een Moonlight-Sunrise walk bij volle maan, of een sunrisewalk.  Want vroeg wandelen in hartje zomer is erg aangenaam.

Doe mee en schrijf je in

  • Halve dag van 10.00 tot 13.00 uur. In hartje zomer bij hoge temperaturen vertrekken we vroeg, van 6.30 tot 9.30 uur. Je kunt ook opteren voor een wandel-dagexcursie. Bijvoorbeeld van 10.00 tot 16.00 uur.
  •  Begeleide wandelingen Algarve kun je facultatief aanvragen, ze gaan door bij een minimum aantal van 4 deelnemers
  •  De lengte varieert en ligt meestal tussen 8 en 10 km.
  • Gastvrouw Anne is je wandelgids.
  • De vergoeding bedraagt € 15,00 per persoon voor een halve dag en € 25,00 per persoon voor een hele dag.

Agenda

Lagos City Walks

Sinds februari hebben Anne en haar buurvrouw en vriendin Claudia van Local Lagos, Lagos City walks opgericht. We nemen je mee op een unieke wandeling door Lagos, waar historie en vernieuwing samenkomen. Ontdek verborgen verhalen, street art, tegels én verrassende nieuwe winkels en creatieve hubs!

Wandeling langs adembenemende rotsformaties Alvor

Op 15 december maken we een ontspannen klifwandeling bij Alvor — prachtige rotsformaties, weidse uitzichten over zee, frisse zeelucht en fijne mensen. Geen haast, geen druk. Gewoon een relaxte wandeling, mooie gesprekken, lachen en samen genieten van al het moois dat de Algarve te bieden heeft.

📍 Alvor – parkeerplaats 5 Quinas
🗓️ 15 december | 10:00 uur

Wil je meer weten? Meld je tijdig aan via info@theartofjoy.nl Kijk voor meer info ook op Facebook

En op de site van Bijzonder Portugal

Walks in the Algarve; Explore, Breathe & Discover
By Anne

Walks in the Algarve; Explore, Breathe & Discover

Walking is healthy; and it’s also one of the best ways to spark creativity. Many of our most beautiful ideas arise while walking. During walks in the Algarve, you experience this for yourself while discovering the stunning surroundings in a relaxed and natural way.

I’m Anne, and I have been walking in the Algarve nearly 19 years. I know the region like the back of my hand and love sharing it with others. That’s why my guided walks in the Algarve often lead you away from the beaten track. Instead of busy routes, I take you along hidden paths I discovered myself. Or that were shared with me by local residents.

As your guide during these walks in the Algarve, I bring you to unspoiled nature reserves and picturesque places full of character. While walking, I share interesting facts and stories about the landscape, the flora and fauna, and the Portuguese way of life. Walking in the Algarve becomes not just a physical experience, but a cultural one as well.

Walks in the Algarve; A Unique Experience

Walking in the Algarve is truly different from walking elsewhere. Here, you can walk for miles without meeting another soul. Apart from the occasional old farmer greeting you along the way. The scenery changes constantly. From soft and colorful landscapes to rugged, dramatic cliffs and grey stone paths shaped by wind and sea.

Along the way, we often pick fresh fruit straight from the trees, depending on the season. These small moments make walks in the Algarve feel authentic, grounding and deeply connected to nature.

There are countless beautiful routes to explore. And I would love to take you along on some of my most cherished Algarve guided walks. Join me and experience walking in the Algarve as it was meant to be: peaceful, inspiring and unforgettable.

✨ I look forward to sharing my favourite routes with you.

Algarve South and West Coast walks

From our B&B, you can enjoy a wide variety of walks in the Algarve, each offering its own unique scenery and atmosphere. One of our favourite routes is a long, relaxed beach walk along Meia Praia, with endless views over the Atlantic Ocean. At the far end of the beach, where the river meets the sea, we often pause. Time to observe several species of native birds in their natural habitat.

Another beautiful option is a circular walk through the agricultural hinterland, passing salt marshes, mussel beds and traditional farmland. Along the way, the path even follows ancient levadas; historic irrigation canals that add a unique character to this walk.

For lovers of coastal scenery, I highly recommend a round walk starting at the lighthouse of Lagos, near Ponta da Piedade. This spectacular coastal path leads you past striking golden rock formations, each one more impressive than the last. From here, it is even possible to continue on foot to the charming seaside town of Praia da Luz.

A wonderful part of our guided walks in the Algarve is that we always take time at the end to relax together. Like enjoying a coffee and cake on a sunny terrace. An absolute must during your stay is walking along the unspoilt west coast of the Algarve, the Costa Vicentina. Here, time seems to stand still. Think rugged cliffs, dramatic rock formations and sleepy coastal villages with a raw, authentic atmosphere. This is also a paradise for surfers;  and for anyone who wants to experience walking in the Algarve as it once was.
✨ Join us for unforgettable walks in the Algarve; along beaches, through nature and across timeless coastal landscapes.

 

Silves; A Taste of the Algarve

 This walk is often described as a true sensory experience among the walks in the Algarve. We stroll through fragrant orange groves, picking and tasting juicy fruit straight from the trees as we go. After a relaxing break on a shady terrace, we continue with a gentle city walk through the historic town of Silves.

Here, we take time to soak up the atmosphere and explore the rich cultural heritage of the town, with its unmistakable Moorish influences. This combination of nature, flavour and history makes Silves one of the most enjoyable guided walks in the Algarve.

 Monchique; Walking on the Roof of the Algarve

Monchique is an absolute must when it comes to walking in the Algarve. As one highlight is the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic walk. From the “top of the Algarve,” you truly feel on top of the world, with sweeping views stretching all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.

Another magical route leads you into what many describe as a real Garden of Eden. Who wouldn’t want to stroll to a sacred well? Fonte Santa is known for its spring water, which locals say keeps you forever young. We follow ancient donkey trails through a lush green valley, along babbling brooks and under overhanging branches where you can pick ripe oranges, plums or peaches in season.

I also highly recommend the quieter, more adventurous walk that gently winds through majestic cork oak forests. There is so much beauty to see — and so many stories to tell — before we end our walk on the terrace of the historic spa town Caldas de Monchique, a perfect place to rest and reflect.

Moonlight, Sunrise & Early Morning Walks

For something truly special, Anne also organises full moon Moonlight–Sunrise walks and sunrise walks for early birds. Especially in the height of summer, walking in the Algarve during the early morning or under the moonlight is highly recommended.

The air is cooler, the light is magical, and the landscape feels calm and almost timeless — a wonderful way to experience the Algarve at its most peaceful.

✨ Join one of these unique walks in the Algarve and experience nature, culture and quiet moments you’ll never forget.

Fee & Programme; Walks in the Algarve

Our walks in the Algarve are designed to be relaxed, accessible and enjoyable, with plenty of time to experience nature and connect with the surroundings.

Programme

  • Half-day walk: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Summer schedule: During the warmer months, we walk early in the morning, 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Full-day walking excursion: Optional, for example from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

All guided walks in the Algarve take place with a minimum of 4 participants. The walking distance varies per route and is usually between 8 and 10 kilometres. Anne is your personal hiking guide in the Algarve, sharing her local knowledge, favourite paths and stories along the way.

Fee; €15 per person for a half-day walk

  • Beverages are not included

Upcoming Walks in the Algarve

🌟 Explore Lagos & Discover the Algarve! 🌟15 December 2025 | 10:00 AM
Coastal walk along Alvor’s spectacular rock formations👉 For details and enrolment, please check Facebook or send an email to
info@theartofjoy.nl✨ Join our guided walks in the Algarve and experience nature, culture and connection — one step at a time.

 

Palmistry Algarve; Coaching, Workshops & Courses
By Anne

Palmistry Algarve; Coaching, Workshops & Courses

Your hands tell a story; your story.
For example, when you choose to make changes in your life, your palm lines will shift with you. Even sometimes within just six months. That makes palmistry a beautiful mirror of who you are and who you are becoming.

Why join a Palmistry Algarve workshop or course

Therefor discover palmistry in a playful, inspiring and relaxed way.
During the workshop you’ll learn what hand shapes, fingers, knuckles, mounts and palm lines reveal about:

  • your character and qualities

  • your passions and challenges

  • your inner potential

  • your life themes and current energy

Meanwhile, it’s also a powerful and enjoyable way to connect with others; perfect for teams, friends or anyone curious about self-development.

What you will learn

Firstly, we start with the foundations: hand shapes and fingers.
Each finger, its shape, length and phalanges tell a story about your natural abilities and emotional patterns. Even the way your fingers stand reveals how you’re navigating life in this moment.

Secondly, we explore the major palm lines:

  • Lifeline – your physical energy and vitality

  • Heart Line – your emotional world and relationship style

  • Head Line – your thinking, mindset and way of processing

  • Fate (Saturn) Line – your life direction and changing path

  • Apollo Line – creativity, joy and self-expression

  • Mercury Line – communication and learning abilities

Most importantly, you’ll gain insight not only through explanation, but especially through hands-on practice: by observing your own hands and those of fellow participants.

Palmistry Algarve consultations

Did the workshop spark your curiosity?
Consequently, you can also book a personal Palmistry Algarve or Tarot consultation for deeper guidance.

In a private session you’ll receive clarity about:

  • your qualities and talents

  • your passions

  • your life themes and patterns

  • questions that are currently important to you

I do not make fixed future predictions — because the future is yours to shape. Instead, I reveal possibilities, trends, and the potential already present in your hands. My goal is to help you gain awareness, confidence and direction.

Online or live sessions in the Algarve are available on request.

Practical information

Workshops

3-hour Palmistry Algarve Workshop
€35 p.p. – at The Art of Joy, Lagos
🌟 Come for the cards, stay for the insights!

Consultations

  • Palmistry or Tarot (1 hour) – €65

  • Combination: Palmistry + Tarot (1.5 hours) – €95

Interested? Email info@theartofjoy.nl

Tarot Consultations and Workshops online or live
By Anne

Tarot Consultations and Workshops online or live

Discover clarity, confidence and new possibilities through Tarot.
Why enrol for Tarot Consultations, Courses and Workshops live or online?

Life can present challenges — in relationships, work, or personal growth. Tarot offers a powerful way to gain insight into your situation and see possibilities you may not have considered. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or stuck, a Tarot reading helps you step into inner strength, direction and leadership.

My name is Anne van der Zee. For more than 23 years, I have given Tarot consultations, courses and workshops to individuals and businesses. Today you can join me online, worldwide, or live in the Algarve at The Art of Joy.
I also offer Palmistry consultations and workshops, which illuminate your life story, natural gifts and inner obstacles — so you can bring out the best in yourself.

Tarot Consultations and workshops online; clarity and insight

Tarot cards are a mirror of your life. They reflect:

  • challenges and obstacles

  • moments of joy and opportunity

  • personal growth and life lessons

  • choices and next steps

I work with the Crowley Tarot (Thoth Tarot), a deck known for its depth and its ability to stimulate self-awareness and motivation. The cards provide a clear picture of everyday situations as well as major life transitions.

A Crowley Tarot deck contains:

  • 22 Major Arcana cards – your life lessons and key transformations

  • 16 Court Cards – personality patterns and roles

  • 40 Minor Arcana cards – everyday themes and energies

Every card is interpreted in connection with your personal question, giving you a tailored and empowering consultation.

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Crowley Tarot Workshops & Courses

During the Tarot workshop, you will:

  • explore the Major Arcana and their life lessons

  • discover your Soul Card and Personality Card

  • learn how the Tarot mirrors your character and life mission

  • practise reading cards in a supportive, playful setting

Workshops can be organised online, at The Art of Joy, or at a location of your choice.
Minimum 5–10 participants. Duration: 3 hours.

Perfect for friends, coaching groups, retreats, or anyone wanting deeper insight and self-development.

International Online Tarot Courses & Consultations

To work with people around the world, I offer online Tarot consultations and workshops, courses via Zoom. Sessions can be given in English or Dutch.

Whether you are seeking direction, personal transformation or a creative way to understand your life path, Tarot offers a doorway to clarity and empowerment.

Prices

Tarot or Palmistry Reading (1 hour) – €65

Combination: Tarot + Palmistry (1.5 hours) – €95

Workshops on request (from 5–10 participants).

Interested?

Interested? Email info@theartofjoy.nl