DISTANCE: 18km/11,2Miles;

DURATION 6h;

CLIMB 263 M;

DESCENT: 283 M;

Maybe one of the most popular hiking routes used by the fishermen goes South direction to the first Algarve village (Odeceixe). But before getting there, plenty does explore, feel and smell, being Carvalhal Beach, the residence of the famous "fado" singer Amália Rodrigues and the locally famous harbor "Azenha do Mar", some of the highlights.

After recharging your batteries at these Azenha do Mar seafood restaurants after you will have the energy needed to get to the Odeceixe River and cross the bridge to get to the Algarve.

Overnight: Odeceixe

Meals included: Breakfast

DISTANCE: 23km/14Miles;

DURATION: 6h;

CLIMB 405 M;

DESCENT:  395 M;

From Odeceixe we keep walking near the southwest coast, passing near “ceixe´s” river banks and following south getting inside the Algarve Region. We go directly to the Moorish village of Aljezur.

Overnight: Aljezur

Meals included: Breakfast

OPTION A- 18km/11,2Miles Combined Version or;

DURATION: OPTION A -  5h

OPTION A - CLIMB:  345M; DESCENT:  288M;

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OPTION B - 12Km/74Miles (Just Historical Trail); 

DURATION:  OPTION B - 4h

OPTION B - CLIMB:  224M; DESCENT:  184M;

Today the route takes us to explore the way into Arrifana beach. To add a few km to the short walk, today we can choose to follow the fisherman’s trail, which will take until Arrifana Beach by the cliffs, with amazing views over the ocean. Wonderful place to spend some time enjoying the beach.

Overnight: Arrifana

Meals included: Breakfast

OPTION A - DISTANCE: 20Km/12,5Miles (Historical way only inland route); 

DURATION: 6h;

CLIMB 413M; DESCENT: 500 M;

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OPTION B - DISTANCE: 22Km/13,5Miles (combined trails historical and fishermen´s);

DURATION: 6h;

CLIMB 300M; DESCENT: 250 M;

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Option A - Wonderful walk along the coastline always with an amazing sea view. Starting in a very picture historical village called Porto Côvo, passing a small Island called "Ilha do Pessegueiro" with the option to go by the beach taking the hard sand or going a little bit more inland by the dunes path. You will find some stunning beaches, and some of the deserts, and after that, almost at the end, you have a fishing arbor in the "north area" of Vila Nova de Milfontes.

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Overnight: Carrapateira

Meals included: Breakfast

OPTION A:  DISTANCE: 22km/13Miles (Only historical trail inland);

DURATION:  6h;

OPTION A - CLIMB 299 M; DESCENT: 206 M;

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OPTION B:  DISTANCE: 16km/10Miles (Fishermen´s trail);

DURATION:  6h;

OPTION B - CLIMB  500M; DESCENT: 420 M;

Option A - This walk brings us again beautiful colors, hills entering the sea, amazing flat fields in the valley’s bottoms, small rivers running towards the ocean, and temporary water ponds, extremely important for the strong natural biodiversity. Be aware, there will be opportunities to watch some species of birds, especially, as you go closer to Vila do Bispo. 

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Option B - This will take you through the fishermen's trail where the Atlantic offers the hiker the best smells and sounds with a unique landscape to enjoy.

Overnight: Vila do Bispo

Meals included: Breakfast

DISTANCE: 21km/13Miles;

DURATION 6h;

CLIMB 138M;

DESCENT: 161M;

The last stage of our adventure will take us to the most Southwestern point of continental Europe. A special place, not only because of its particular position but also due to its important role during the Portuguese discovery Era. Also the destination of many pilgrims faithful to St. Vincent. A very strong and rich area for bird watching, so pay attention and keep your binoculars ready. 

Overnight: Sagres

Meals included: Breakfast

Possible to add extra nights along the trail or to develop a tailor-made proposal

We strongly suggest the connection from Sagres to the City of Lagos in 3 stages, these coastal trails are new and a part of the fishermen's trail of Rota Vicentina, allowing to walk from:

• Sagres to Salema 19,5Km,12,2Miles;
• Salema to Luz beach 12Km/7,5Miles;
• Luz beach to Lagos 11Km/6,8Miles;

3 More stages are a bit more challenging and still with time to lie down at the beach and enjoy. 

Connections to Faro and Lisbon are available.

Check our instructions for how-to and from, above on this same page.

If any doubts,  let us know and we will figure out a solution.