Getting There, Sleeping and Eating
How to get there?
Location and Route
The Ameixial village is located in the heart of Serra do Caldeirão, in the interior of the municipality of Loulé (Algarve), close to the border with the municipality of Almodovar (Alentejo) and is crossed by the mythical National Road 2. Depending on where you're coming from, head south or north along the EN2 until you reach Ameixial. This is the best reference for location. If you're coming from the A2, take Exit 13, towards the N393 Almodovar/Gomes Aires and then follow the National 2 until you arrive at Ameixial. If you're coming from the A22, exit at Loulé and head north to Ameixial..
Find the coordinates: 37°21'55.0"N 7°57'53.9"W
Public Transport
In every edition, the organisation, in partnership with Loulé Town Council, provides a minibus that runs between Loulé, Barranco do Velho, Cortelha and Ameixial on the main days of the Festival. In 2025 it should be on 25, 26 and 27 April.
Information to be confirmed.
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Where to sleep?
Whether you're camping, staying in a hotel or in rural tourism, there are several options for staying overnight in Ameixial or the surrounding localities during the days of theevent and getting some much needed rest. We'd like to highlight the experience offered by the glamping village located close to the village.
Camping with
Glamour
This experience is possible through a partnership with Domo Camp, a company specialising in glamping.
During the days of the festival, Ameixial gets a Glamping Village, built with tents equipped to guarantee the greatest comfort for hikers.
Tents can be booked directly with Domo Camp. The WFA ticket is included in the price, but registration and selection of the activities to take part in on the Registration Form is required.
Enjoy this experience.
Camping has never been so good!
Caravan Park
During the festival, the Caravan Park is available for caravanning and also for setting up camping tents. During the festival, the Motorhome Park is available for caravanning and also for setting up camping tents. The area has access to 24-hour bathrooms, provided by the Ameixial Parish Council.
Other Options in Nearby Locations
BESTEIROS | 5 km
Casa da Mireila (Local accommodation)
CALIFÓRNIA | 13 km
Casa Califórnia (Local accommodation)
VALE LUÍS NETO | 15 km
Vale Luis Neto (Rural tourism)
CORTELHA | 17 km
Cantinho na Serra (Country house)
Casinhas do Caldeirão (Local accommodation)
SANTA CRUZ | 17 km
Fazenda (Local accommodation)
MONTE GOIS | 26 km
Monte Góis Country House & Spa (Local accommodation)
BARRANCO DO VELHO | 20 km
Tia Bia (B&B)
Giões | 37 km
Recanto da Aldeia (Country house)
SALIR | 22 km
Casa da Mãe (B&B)
Casa do Torreão (B&B)
ALMODÔVAR | 23 km
Casa da Cerca (Local accommodation)
Casa da Igreja (Local accommodation)
A Casa da Vila (Hostel)
Hotel Serafim (Hotel)
QUERENÇA | 32 km
Monte dos Avós (Rural tourism)
LOULÉ | 40 km
Loulé Coreto Guesthouse (Guesthouse)
Where to eat?
One of the attractions of the WFA is the opportunity to try the rich local cuisine and the true flavours of the Algarve's interior. To discover them, we suggest some of the region's restaurants, snack bars and picnic sites.
Picnic Spot
AMEIXIAL
BARRANCO DO VELHO | 20 Km
Tia Bia (Restaurant)
CORTELHA | 17 km
Casa dos Presuntos (Restaurant)
QUERENÇA | 32 Km
Sol e Serra (Restaurant)
Tasquinha do Lagar (Restaurant)
Restaurante de Querença (Restaurant)
Café Rosa (Snack-Bar)
Café Alcino (Snack-Bar)
Vegetarian and Vegan Options
In every edition, the organisation establishes partnerships to expand the gastronomic options on Ameixial and make up for the limited choice of these diets in the mountain villages, responding to the growing demand for them among hikers.
In 2025 we have Street Food Van Pucarinho, a gastronomic project by Marco Brás, a resident of Ameixial village.
As well as vegetarian options, it also serves other snacks and grilled meats, with a taste of Serra do Caldeirão.
Booking Meals
To simplify the management of meals in Ameixial's establishments on festival days, the organisation is facilitating the advance booking of meals for WFA participants.
A Booking Form is available for this purpose after registrations have been confirmed.
When making a reservation, participants should be aware of the length of their walk and the timetable of other activities they are taking part in.
The menus will be publicised after registration opens.
