COSTA VICENTINA: THE FISHERMEN’S TRAIL

From €1340 per person

10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS

Alentejo

Algarve

Tours Hiking - Trekking

COSTA VICENTINA’S TREKKING:THE FISHERMEN’S TRAIL

Discover the beautiful setting of the Fishermen’s Trail: immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of the rugged Vicentine Coast, picturesque fishing villages, and the most striking views.

Explore this memorable trekking adventure in Costa Vicentina.

Costa Vicentina trekking trail description:

The Rota Vicentina, located in the beautiful Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park, hugs the Algarve coast along the Atlantic Ocean and Alentejo. This coast, characterized by jagged cliffs, stacks, and layered rock walls caused by centuries of erosion, is an ideal place for long walks.

The Rota Vicentina is a network of trails in southwest Portugal, stretching a total of 400 km along the most beautiful and well-preserved coastline in southern Europe. It includes the Historic Trail, the Fishermen’s Trail, and several Circular Trails, offering a unique experience that combines a vibrant and authentic rural culture with a surprisingly wild coastline.

DURATION: 10 nights/11 days

TYPE OF TRIP: Excursions with private luggage transfer and hotel accommodations.

SUITABLE TO: Anyone in good health, able to handle walks of about 4 hours.

(The program can be adapted depending on your level of training)

RECOMMENDED PERIOD: April to December

PRIVATE TRIP: Available every day

The price per person for this program implies a minimum number of 2 participants.

The excursion can be arranged for private groups of 2 or more.

HIGHLIGHTS:

You don’t have to worry about carrying heavy backpacks or luggage while walking the trails. Your belongings will be transferred for you, allowing you to fully enjoy the walks without the burden of carrying your luggage.
You can look forward to resting in well-selected hotels that provide a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, allowing you to recharge and rejuvenate for the next day’s adventures
Spectacular natural beauty: the trip along the Rota Vicentina offers a chance to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park

Costa Vicentina trekking trail

PROGRAM IN SHORT – Costa Vicentina trekking trail:

1 day – Arrival in Lisbon and transfer to Porto Covo

2 day – Porto Covo | Vila Nova de Milfontes (20km / 12 mi)

3 day – Vila Nova de Milfontes | Almograve (15 km / 9 mi)

4 day – Almograve | Zambujeira do Mar (22km / 13 mi)

5 day – Zambujeira do Mar | Odeceixe (18km / 11 mi)

6 day – Odeceixe – Aljezur (22km | 14mi)

7 day – Aljezur – Ponta da Atalaia circuit – Arrifana (20km | 13mi)

8 day – Arrifana – Carrapateira (24km | 15mi)

9 day – Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo (22 km | 14mi)

10 day – Vila do Bispo – Cape of São Vicente – Sagres (19km | 12mi)

11 day – Departure

INCLUDES

10 overnight stays (it is not possible to inform in advance in which hotels we will stay, however we guarantee a minimum level of 3 stars or similar, with the necessary comforts)
All transportation included in the program, including transportation from Lisbon to Porto Covo
Daily transportation of personal luggage up to a maximum weight of 20 kg per participant.

NOT INCLUDED

International flights
Meals not listed in the detailed itinerary
Optional tours and activities and extra services due to force majeure
Personal clothing and medicines
Anything not included under the heading “Included”

SUPPLEMENTS ON REQUEST

Single room, subject to availability
Lodging in upscale hotels
Extra days of sightseeing or trekking
Possibility to customize the tour program with other outdoor activities or visits as well or visits in Portugal.

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Costa Vicentina trekking trail

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Tour Plan

DAY 1-Arrival to Lisbon

This day will show you some highlights of the picturesque city of Lisbon. Early in the morning, you will have time to visit downtown Lisbon. Visit some of its most important monuments, such as the Monastery of Jerónimos and Belém Tower, and enjoy the famous "pastéis de belém." A transfer will pick you up from Lisbon and take you to Porto Covo. Overnight stay in Porto Covo.

DAY 2 - Porto Covo | Vila Nova de Milfontes (20km / 12 mi)

Your journey begins on a stretch of beach, where you will walk along the vast dune area of the beaches of Ilha do Pessegueiro, Aivados and Malhão. Overnight stay in Vila Nova de Milfontes.

DAY 3 - Vila Nova de Milfontes | Almograve (15 km / 9 mi)

This is a day to purify your soul with the overwhelming views of Vila Nova de Milfontes and the Mira River, which meets the ocean here. This is a short and accessible hiking day so you can fully enjoy the area. Crossing the bridge over the river in Vila Nova de Milfontes offers breathtaking views of the river mouth. There are stretches along this part of the coast where the native vegetation shows all its diversity and other areas where it has been destroyed and wiped out by a very aggressive exotic plant: the Acacia. Overnight stay in Almograve.

DAY 4 - Almograve | Zambujeira do Mar (22km / 13 mi)

The high cliffs you will see during this part of the trip, despite being exposed to constant ocean winds, are the nesting grounds of more than twenty species of birds! These include the jackdaw, tufted warbler, common kestrel, "pure" turtle dove, white stork, peregrine falcon, and swallowtail. If you look closely along this coastal stretch, it is easy to see the traces of past climate changes etched into the rocks. Overnight stay in Zambujeira do Mar.

DAY 5 - Zambujeira do Mar | Odeceixe (18km / 11 mi)

You will pass through the beaches of Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, Machados and Amália on the way to Azenha do Mar, where you will find a natural fishing port. Overnight stay in Odeceixe.

DAY 6 - Odeceixe - Aljezur (22km | 14mi)

Today you will walk along the Mira irrigation canal, fed by the waters of the Santa Clara Dam. You can see for miles around you, with mountains to the east and ocean to the west. You will have a choice of two complementary circuits that will take you to the coastal cliffs and introduce you to the beaches of Odeceixe and Amoreira. Overnight stay in Aljezur.

DAY 7 - Aljezur - Ponta da Atalaia circuit - Arrifana (20km | 13mi)

Today you will cross scented valleys and small farms as you approach the coast, already guessing where the route will take you over the next few days. The way out of the village allows you to admire the valley of the Aljezur River, which extends to Amoreira Beach, and to imagine what Aljezur would have looked like in the 15th century. You will pass by an extension of the Fisherman's Trail, the Ponta da Atalaia circuit, and walk past the beach of Monte Clérigo and the mythical Ponta da Atalaia. In a place marked by the power of legends and the time of the Portuguese conquest by the Moors, this walk is a real journey back in time. Overnight stay in Arrifana.

DAY 8 - Arrifana - Carrapateira (24km | 15mi)

In this section you will accompany the Historic Route, with the constant and simultaneous presence of the hills and the sea, unspoiled nature and the unique presence of man. Pedra da Agulha, seen from Canal beach, the vast sandy expanse of Vale Figueira, revealed at low tide, and a succession of hills and valleys confirm the more aggressive and inaccessible side of this coastal area. Upon arrival, you will have a privileged view of the dunes of Bordeira beach and the inlet that meets the ocean there, in a scenario that repeats endlessly and characterizes the beaches of the Costa Vicentina. Overnight stay in the village of Carrapateira.

DAY 9 - Carrapateira - Vila do Bispo (22 km | 14mi)

After a magnificent view of Bordeira beach, the beauty of the unspoiled valleys where you can barely feel human presence, the picturesque villages of Vilarinha and Pedralva, you will be ready to face the strong winds that are expected upon arrival in Vila do Bispo. A section where you can experience the essence of the Costa Vicentina. When you cross the perimeter of the Vila do Bispo forest, proceed calmly and use your binoculars, as sightings of wildlife, particularly birds, are likely. Overnight stay in Vila do Bispo.

DAY 10 - Vila do Bispo - Cape of São Vicente - Sagres (19km | 12mi)

You will walk to the southwestern tip of Europe. This is a magical place where you can almost hear the echo of the voices of sailors and pilgrims. Monumental cliffs, exceptional coastal views and a prime area to observe the natural phenomenon of autumn bird migration. You will follow an extension of the fisherman's trail, the Telheiro beach circuit, with monumental cliffs, ravines covered with native vegetation, ancient rock formations, and a memorable arrival at Cape St. Vincent via the Fisherman's trails. End your journey through Portugal's southwest coast in an unforgettable way. Overnight stay in Sagres.

DAY 11 - Departure

After checking out, you can take a train to Faro airport, or request at an extra cost a private transfer from Sagres to Faro airport.

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