It has been an amazing and sunny hiking season! Here you have a hiking checklist so you can enjoy it the most!

Personal Gear

• Lightweight and comfortable backpack
• Appropriate footwear: hiking boots or shoes with good grip
• Hiking poles (optional but useful)
• Hat/cap and sunglasses
• Breathable and comfortable clothing (avoid cotton)

Food & Hydration

• Water (minimum 1L)
• High-protein and energy snacks: boiled egg, nuts, energy bars, fruit (e.g. banana), sandwiches

Safety & Navigation

• Physical map or hiking apps with GPS (Wikiloc, AllTrails, etc.)
• Fully charged phone (apps tend to use a lot of battery)
• First aid kit (plasters, bandages, etc.)
• Pocketknife or multi-tool

Other Useful Items

• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Hand sanitizer / disinfectant wipes
• Trash bag (we always want to leave no trace!)
• Tissues / toilet paper / wet wipes

In Winter / Rainy Weather

• Waterproof/windproof layer
• Dry bag for documents/phone

Have fun discovering Arrábida!