Whether you are embarking on a spectacular hike through the Canadian Rockies or a pedestrian excursion of the highlights of Paris, walking tours let you take things slow, appreciate your surroundings and absorb local culture.

Hiking tours in Greece for singles take you to beautiful parts of that wonderful country. You could join fellow walkers in Corfu to spend a week or two following the scenic footpaths of the Corfu Trail, passing quaint rural villages, picturesque monasteries and quite beaches. Or you could head to Crete for exhilarating treks through Samaria Gorge, the longest gorge in Europe, as well as coastal walks revealing unspoilt beaches. Hikers in Greece can always look forward to capping off their exertions with delicious taverna meals.

Walking tours in Spain may take you through the spectacular El Chorro Gorge as part of a trekking holiday in Andalucia, featuring mountain landscapes, olive groves and attractive whitewashed villages. Over in Portugal, meanwhile, there are beautiful guided walking trips on the southern coast, none more impressive than the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail, featuring rugged golden cliffs, rock formations and several miles of breathtaking sea views.

Rewarding walking holidays in Italy for singles may find you trekking through the Dolomites, whose dramatic landscape of towering peaks and deep valleys has inspired a wealth of local myths and legends. Or you might be tempted by exciting hiking trips exploring the mountains and coast of Sardinia, where highlights include the Gorropu Gorge, with limestone walls rising up to 500 m, and parts of the famous Selvaggio Blu coastal trail.

Browse through our walking trips in countries all over the world, including many hiking holidays in the UK’s finest regions, such as Devon, Wales and the South Downs.

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