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Typical yucca palms above the bay of Bordeira

Rota Vicentina

Along the fisherman's trail, following the wild atlantic coast

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10 Days / 9 Nights
Walking

Itinerary at a glance

Dreamy and untouched beaches, such as Praia da Arrifana or Praia do Amado, await you on the well-signposted long-distance hiking trail tracing the Atlantic coastline. Explore majestic cliffs and rock formations all the way to the "End of the World" at Cabo de Sao Vicente.

This quaint coastal town is renowned for its dreamlike beaches and historic city center.

Hotel example: HS Milfontes Beach

As you embark on the second day of your hiking journey, prepare to be greeted by stunning vistas over Vila Nova de Milfontes and the Mira River, gracefully merging with the sea in this enchanting region. Today's hike serves as a perfect introductory excursion, allowing you to relish the magnificent landscape to its fullest.

Hotel example: Vicentina Rooms

Tiny fishing villages, reddish sand dunes, the fragrance of pine forests, and over 20 species of birds nesting in the rugged cliffs transform this hike into a sensory adventure. In the evening, in the coastal town of Zambujeira do Mar, you'll listen to the melodic symphony of waves crashing high above the rugged Atlantic coastline.

Hotel example: Rosa dos Ventos

Following fisherman's paths, your journey leads along the shores of Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, Machados, and Amália beaches. On your way to Azenha do Mar, you'll come across an untouched fishing harbor. An awe-inspiring vista awaits you from Ponta em Branco, showcasing the beach of Odeceixe and the estuary of the Seixe River meeting the sea.

Hotel example: Altinho B&B / Casas do Moinho

Along the Seixe River delta, you'll marvel at the biological diversity and relish in the fragrances of countless aromatic shrubs. Subsequently, you'll hike on the old fisherman's path, which is already part of the Algarve region, meandering through wetlands and coastal heathlands en route to Aljezur.

Hotel example: Vicentina Hotel

The hike leads once again towards the coastline, crossing the sands of Monte Clerigo Beach and passing by the mystical site of Ponta da Atalaia before reaching Arrifana. There, the next picturesque beach eagerly awaits your presence. As a culinary delight, you can savor the local specialty known as "Perceves," also called gooseneck barnacles.

Hotel example: Vale da Telha

Look forward to the enchanting "Vale Figueiras": towering cliffs rising 100 meters high, and beloved surfers' beaches such as Praia do Canal or the expansive Praia da Bordeira. Inland, the agriculturally cultivated slopes stand in contrast to the rugged coastline.

Hotel example: B&B Pensao das Dunas

During this exceptionally scenic stretch, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramas, including the Barranco da Pena Furada gorge, imposing rock formations, and impressive beaches like Praia do Amado. Your journey along the coastal plateau will lead you to your overnight destination, Vila do Bispo.

Hotel example: Pure Fonte Velha Bed and Breakfast

From Vila do Bispo, your path leads to the southwestern tip of the European mainland, Cabo de Sao Vicente. A unique ambiance awaits you at the cliffside and the renowned lighthouse. Following the cliffs, your journey takes you to the well-known fishing village of Sagres.

Hotel example: Memmo Baleeira

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Typical flowering plants on the rocky coast in the southwest of Portugal
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Sea view in Martinhal while hiking along Rota Vicentina
Hiking couple with a view of the sea in the Alentejo
Flowery sea view on the Rota Vicentina
Signpost on the hiking trail of the Rota Vicentina
Windmill on the Rota Vicentina
Hiker on coastal path along the Rota Vicentina

Difficulty Level

Walking

Immerse yourself in the allure of daily hikes featuring subtle elevation shifts, calling for a foundation of good stamina. These paths wind through enchanted hiking trails and sandy tracks, unveiling the secrets of dramatic cliffs and pristine wilderness.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels, guesthouses and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Transfers: Faro airport - Vila Nova de Milfontes EUR 225 per trip (up to 4 people), EUR 239 per trip (up to 8 people). Sagres - Faro airport EUR 75 per person (min. 2 people). Reservation required, payable in advance.

Arrival / Departure

  • Lisbon or Faro airport, from there transfer to the train or bus station.
  • From Lisbon (Sete Rios) by bus (www.rede-expressos.pt) in approx. 3 hours to Vila Nova de Milfontes. Or by train (www.cp.pt) from Lisbon (Oriente) in about 2 hours, from Faro to Amoreiras-Odemira and from there by taxi in approx. 45 minutes to Vila Nova de Milfontes, approx. EUR 65 per journey. From Faro by bus in approx. 5.5 hours to Vila Nova de Milfontes. Or by train in approx. 1.5 hours to Funcheira (Garvão) and from there by taxi in approx. 1 hour to Vila Nova de Milfontes, approx. EUR 75 per journey.
  • Return by bus from Sagres to Lisbon in approx. 4 hours. By bus and train in approx. 3.5 hours to Faro.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***- and 4****-hotels, guesthouses and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (English)
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Transfers: Faro airport - Vila Nova de Milfontes EUR 225 per trip (up to 4 people), EUR 239 per trip (up to 8 people). Lisbon airport - Vila Nova de Milfontes EUR 320 per trip (up to 4 people), EUR 375 per trip (up to 8 people). Sagres - Faro airport EUR 75 per person (min. 2 people). Sagres - Lisbon airport EUR 450 per trip (up to 4 people), EUR 520 per trip (up to 8 people). Reservation required, payable in advance

Arrival / Departure

  • Lisbon or Faro Airport
  • Arrival from Lisbon Airport (LIS): By bus to Vila Nova de Milfontes, duration approx. 3 hours with 1 change in Lisbon), costs approx. EUR 15 to EUR 20 or directly from the airport by taxi to the arrival hotel, duration approx. 2 hours Arrival from Faro Airport (FAO): By bus to Vila Nova de Milfontes, duration approx. 5.5 hours with one change in Portimao, costs approx. EUR 15 to EUR 25 or directly from the airport by taxi to the arrival hotel, journey time approx. 2 hours
  • Departure to Lisbon: By bus, duration approx. 4 hours, costs approx. EUR 15 to EUR 20 Departure to Faro: By taxi to Amoreiras-Odemira, duration approx. 30 minutes, costs approx. EUR 45 and from there by train to Faro, duration approx. 1.5 hours

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
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Our contribution to climate protection

  • Active vacations are among the most environmentally friendly and healthiest ways to travel. Traveling on foot means moving in a climate-conscious way while conserving resources.

  • Our carefully selected accommodations, like us, are committed to lived sustainability. They are deeply rooted in their regions, work with local suppliers, provide attractive employment opportunities for local residents, and thereby strengthen local value creation.

  • With the Eurohike On Tour app, we offer a digital version of our travel documents, allowing you to navigate confidently while on the road. By moving to digital formats, we help conserve valuable natural resources.

  • Eurohike has been certified as a sustainable tour operator with the internationally recognized Travelife certification. To achieve this, more than 261 requirements were carefully met.

  • Even though hiking vacations (and cycling vacations with Eurobike) are among the most climate-friendly forms of travel, they still generate CO₂ emissions. These are carefully measured using the “Carmacal” calculator. Through our commitment to selected climate protection projects, we aim to give something back to the environment.

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