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Trilho dos Pescadores: 7 days along the wild coast of Portugal

SERVICES
Configurable
TYPE OF TRIP
Half distance
MODE
On your own
5 STAGES
7 DAYS
92 KM
DIF. ●●○○○
Walk along the Trilho dos Pescadores between imposing cliffs and wild beaches.
Be pampered by Portugal's proverbial hospitality
Enjoy one of the most authentic gastronomies in Europe.
Portugal's southern coastline, between the Alentejo and Algarve regions, is home to one of the most impressive coastal trails in the world. A path born of the fishermen's footprints, with a succession of almost deserted beaches, impossible cliffs and imposing fields of vegetation. Where traditional and seafood gastronomy will be a sweet counterpoint to every day. Where the ocean and the red sand rule and where the memories we accumulate will taste of saltpetre and sun.

Services

This programme includes these services.

7-day trip through the Rota Vicentina - Trilho dos Pescadores.
7 nights in private rooms with en-suite bathrooms in accommodation along the route.
Bed and breakfast*.
Full documentation about the travel.
GPS tracks in your smartphone
Pilgrim's passport
Travel insurance with special coverage for sports activities.
24/7 telephone assistance during your trip.
VAT and other taxes

Not included services

Extras in hotels and restaurants.
Other transfers requested by you, not specified in the contract.
Any other service not specifically defined as included.

* The breakfasts can vary depending on the accommodation. They usually include an open buffet or, failing that, they are more abundant and caloric than a normal breakfast, as they are designed for a higher energy expenditure during your day.

Optional Services

A whole range of optional services are at your disposal, so that you can configure your trip to suit your needs.
Luggage transport
Private transfers
Half board (dinners)
Cancellation insurance
Complementary activities

Half board.
Luggage transportation on route (up to 15 kg / package).
Transfers to and from Lisbon and Faro airports and stations.
Complementary activities
Cancellation insurance

Free cancellation if you book through our website

Is this trip for me?

Type of trip: Half distance
Journeys to savour slowly, with the best of each space and that indescribable sensation of overcoming your own limits.
Type of services: Configurable
You choose your category of accommodation, if you want breakfast or not, if you want us to carry your luggage, etc. You decide and we will make sure everything runs smoothly.
Travel style: On your own
Programmes designed so that you can travel the route on your own, at the pace set by your steps. Full autonomy and the peace of mind of knowing that we are with you if you need us.
Physical demands: Hiking
Routes of small or medium physical demand, of medium distance (20-30 km / day) and surfaces that facilitate walking, and that can be covered autonomously.

Itinerary


Day 1. Arrival in Porto Covo, start of the Trilho dos Pescadores.

This route along the Trilho dos Pescadores (Fishermen's Trail), in the extreme south of Portugal, begins in Porto Covo, a small fishing village with beautiful whitewashed houses. Be sure to explore its nooks and crannies and enjoy the spectacular Portuguese gastronomy to whet your appetite for the rest of the route, which, as well as filling our eyes with incredible sights, is a tribute to lovers of good food.

Optional: private transfer Lisbon - Porto Covo
Accommodation: MUTE Hostel (private room) or similar


Day 2. Stage Porto Covo - Vila Nova de Milfontes

Distance: 18.5 km
Difficulty level: ●●●○○○○○
Accommodation: Vila Nova de Milfontes

This is the first day's walk along the Trilho dos Pescadores to explore the "jungle coast" in this variant of the Rota Vicentina. The first part of the day is dominated by vast sand dunes and small coves that are almost always deserted. This is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the Atlantic before moving on, almost without noticing it, to the next section, with the characteristic cliffs of this southern coast of Portugal. Breathtaking views over the waves and a landscape rich in vegetation typical of southern Europe will take us to Vila Nova de Milfontes, the end of the stage which is worth exploring at leisure. Don't miss the fort of São Clemente, built in the 16th century to dissuade pirates from attacking the Alentejo coast.

Accommodation: The Blue Bamboo Hotel or similar


Day 3. Stage Vila Nova de Milfontes - Almograve

Distance: 16.2 km
Difficulty level: ●●●○○○○○
Accommodation: Almograve

The second stage of this route along the Trilho dos Pescadores in the Rota Vicentina begins by crossing the river Mira. This can be done using the bridge on the EN393 road or by taking the ferry (5€) to reach Furnas beach, from where we continue along signposted paths around a protected area that gives way to large fields of crops and a forest of acacia trees that seem to stretch all the way to the sea. Along the coastal path we pass the beach of Brejo Largo, surrounded by steep cliffs, before turning inland to reach Almograve, the largest town in this region. This is the end of the stage, but not the end of the day's adventure. You won't want to leave Almograve without enjoying its fine restaurants serving traditional Portuguese food cooked over a slow fire.

Accommodation: Casa da Isa or similar


Day 4. Stage Almograve - Zambujeira do Mar

Distance: 24.1 km
Difficulty: ●●●●○○
Accommodation: Zambujeira do Mar

The third stage of your adventure along the south coast of Portugal. The day begins leaving Almograve behind, heading towards the small fishing port of Lapa das Pombas. After this point, the area of cliffs begins, offering breathtaking panoramic views and the possibility of spotting storks nesting on the cliffs. Red sand dunes and the ocean sea complete the views and often become ingredients for fantastic photographs and peaceful memories to be recalled later. The trail then leads to the lighthouse of Cabo Sardão and from there to Zambujeira do Mar, one of those villages that tastes of the sea and invites you to eat peixe grelhado accompanied by feijão and rice.

Accommodation: Hospedagem Rosa dos Ventos or similar


Day 5. Stage Zambujeira do Mar - Odeceixe

Distance: 20.8 km
Difficulty level: ●●●○○○○○
Accommodation: Odeceixe

The fifth day's adventure stage begins at the foot of Zambujeira beach, next to the beautiful chapel of Nossa Senhora do Mar. The path will quickly lead us to the expected cliffs and, further on, between pines and acacias, to the beaches of Carvalhal, Machados and Amália. We will then arrive at Azenha do Mar, a village located on the cliffs that offers a unique opportunity to bathe in the pools dug into the cliffs themselves in the 1950s and to taste the local specialities of seafood and bacalhau. After the break, the day continues towards Ponta em Branco, which marks the invisible border between the Portuguese regions of Alentejo and Algarve. It's time to cross it to reach Odeceixe, where the walk ends and gastronomy returns to centre stage.

Accommodation: Casas do Moinho or similar


Day 6. Stage Odeceixe - Aljezur

Distance: 18 km / 27 km
Difficulty: ●●●●○○
Accommodation: Aljezur

The last stage of this one-week trip along the wild coast of Portugal, which leaves Odeceixe behind to meet Aljezur. To finish your adventure, you will have to choose your itinerary. The shortest follows the so-called Caminho Histórico completing the distance in 18 km. The longer one follows the Trilha dos Pescadores (Fishermen's Trail) in coastal entrances and exits that add 9 km more to the route, but allow you to approach the beaches of Odeceixe and Amoreira to meet the ocean there. Both routes converge at Aljezur, a village in a fertile valley famous for its sweet potato cultivation. Fantastic option to accompany dinner on the last night of this trip and bring fresh memories to the table to share as well.

Accommodation: Hotel Alcatruz or similar


Day 7. Time to return

The seventh day is for recapping the best moments of the intense week and heading for home. The cliffs and red sand of Trilho dos Pescadores against the intense blue of the Atlantic, and the taste of saltpetre and sun on the lips.

The recipe for great journeys

Natural, historical and ethnographic heritage, spectacular gastronomy, good company, slow pace and time for time. These are the ingredients with which we design trips in Viando. Are you staying at home? 

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Frequently asked questions

What to expect from this tour?
This one-week walking programme along the Trilho dos Pescadores de la Rota Vicentina is a route categorised as difficulty 2/5. As you will be walking along beaches and cliffs, you should expect stretches of sandy ground that may make it difficult to advance and sudden changes in level on some of the accesses from the cliff to the beach. For the rest, it is a route of little difficulty, designed for people of all fitness levels.

This tour is for you if you are looking for spectacular scenery shaped by the power of the ocean and the hospitality of the small fishing villages.
Both the Rota Vicentina and the Trilho dos Pescadores are open all year round, so you can choose any date for your adventure. In the summer months, from July to September, it is possible to find more visitors than at other times, so if you plan to travel during this period, it is best to book early to avoid missing out on the best accommodation.
The route designed for this programme along the south coast of Portugal allows you to reach each of the locations on foot without the need for additional transfers. Transfers can be arranged to and from Lisbon (LIS) or Faro (FAO) airports.
The accommodation on this route combines proximity to the end point of the stage with quality rest, well-kept spaces and special breakfasts. They correspond to the standard category and offer private rooms with their own bathroom.

By default and compulsory, all our programmes include travel insurance with specific coverage for the Camino de Santiago. You can see the details in the section Insurance of our website. 

All our programmes include a 24-hour telephone support service, should you need help at any time during your experience. This means that you can also contact us outside office hours (when you are on pilgrimage). 

If you want to book this programme, you have the following options available a form where you can indicate the starting date, the type of accommodation and a series of optional services. The price will be updated according to the options you choose, so you have full control. Once you have configured your trip, click on "Book" to make the payment.

Once we receive your request, you will automatically receive a proof of purchase and within 48 working hours we will contact you to confirm the details of your booking and provide you with the documentation. 

In Viando we also work with tailor-made programmes (short stages, intermediate rest days, itineraries different from those proposed, etc.). If you are looking for a Camino that meets your needs/preferences, you can ask us for a quote. here.

Mode

This label indicates the intended mode of travel, based on two typologies:

In groups

These are group trips, where you are part of a small group of people who have chosen the same destination as you. Perfect for meeting like-minded people. Group trips usually have a guide who is in charge of overseeing the dynamics of the group, revealing the secrets of the destination and, in general, making sure that everything runs smoothly.

On your own

In this type of trip you have full control: you choose the dates and the pace. In addition, they are usually trips with configurable accommodation and services. It is the perfect mode for independent and experienced travellers, as well as for private groups of friends or families.

Type of trip

This label indicates the type of trip we propose to you based on the following options:

Getaways

These are trips that concentrate all their essence in two or three days. The aim is to live a series of experiences in a specific geographical area.

Half distance

These trips offer routes that take only a few days to complete and are perfect for most people who want to enjoy an active holiday without being too physically demanding.

Long distances

This type refers to long routes, which offer a great variety of natural and human spaces to visit and which require several days, usually two weeks or more. They are routes and destinations designed to really disconnect and live the experience to the fullest.

Exploration

These are trips off the beaten track and off the beaten track. They often require certain orientation skills or offer specialised guides at the destination.

Accommodation

This label indicates the type of services (mainly accommodation) we offer on each trip, based on three categories: 

Configurable

The trip offers different types of services and categories of services that you can choose from. For example, standard or premium accommodation. 

Standard

The trips in this group do not offer configurable options. The accommodations correspond to the standard category (not luxurious, but clean and in good condition).

Premium

Trips with this label offer non-configurable options. Accommodation and other services correspond to the premium category.