Walking Holidays in the Vicentina Route

Groups accepted with a minimum of 6 pax.   The Rota Vicentina route is divided between the Fishermen’s Trail and the Historic Route. The Fishermen’s trail follows the coastline that gives access to hidden beaches and secret fishing grounds. As we look closer, we may glimpse the local fisherman that risks their lives standing in the cliffs to catch the wild and elusive fish species and the delicate goose barnacles. The Historic Route brings us inland, along the pastoral landscape and farming terrains that connect the small house clusters scattered in this vast area. It’s common to find shepherds and their herds of goats or sheep, moving from field to field. Here, locals are used to walking along the calm roads, visiting their orchards, talking to their neighbours, or just keeping life moving! Both trails are a rewarding way of seeing the real Alentejo and Algarve regions of Portugal and walk on unforgettable routes full of tradition. Our uniquely designed “opt-out system” allows you to walk the whole walk or just parts of it, so that you can spend more time sightseeing if you prefer! We start our walking week in Porto Covo, a small fishing village that is a favourite for the Portuguese. The blue transparent waters, the colourful houses, and the pleasant square paint a romantic picture of the songs on the radio. Rota Vicentina group walking in the Historic Route Not far from here, Vila Nova de Milfontes is our home for some of the days. Standing tall and exquisite on the north margin of the Mira River, this is the region of vast beaches, dramatic coastlines, and unspoiled rural countryside. In Odemira, where the luxuriant green valleys are, the streams shape the landscape. The smells are different, the flowers have vibrant colours and the views over the hills are breathtaking. Arrifana - One of the most beautiful and best-preserved coastal areas of Europe Unique places shape this week. In small villages like Carrapateira and Arrifana, the Atlantic sea is king. From the sea comes life, surf, goose barnacles, seasonal changes, and calm sea breezes. And as we reach the end of the Vicentina Route and we look beyond the cliffs of São Vicente and the vastness of the sea in front of us, we understand why this is one of the most beautiful places on the southwestern coast of Portugal. https://youtu.be/378VE1BxOrs?list=PLXuQK_E-D9ms4xzwNQLaux8GjS_169PbF https://youtu.be/xnabsip_w88?list=PLXuQK_E-D9ms4xzwNQLaux8GjS_169PbF