THE FISHERMEN'S TRAIL - PORTUGAL (BANK HOLIDAY)
Details
Portugal's Fishermen's Trail is a spectacular 4 day trek along the country's untamed Costa Vicentina.
Due to the popularity of our previous trips, Backabush will be going back to Portugal for the early May bank holiday weekend to do this stunning multi-day coastal walk.
Nights - 5. Group size - 14.
Cost - £475 twin share.
£599 single occupancy.
We will stay at different guesthouses each night as we walk village-to-village along the coast and baggage transfers will be included for our 4 hiking days.
Starting in the village of Porto Covo this coastal trail winds up and down over the cliffs and along miles of golden sand, connecting a string of pristine beaches and covering 48 miles over 4 days. This is Portugal's least developed and most rugged coastline. At the end of each day we will arrive at another authentic Portuguese fishing village where we can relax for the evening as the sun sets over the ocean.
Spring is a great time to hike the Fishermen's Trail. Temperatures are pleasant and well-suited suited to hiking plus the wildflowers are blooming and the storks are nesting on the cliffs.
ITINERARY:
Saturday May 2 - We will be meeting in Porto Covo, which is easily reached from Lisbon with a 2.5 hour bus ride (see details below).
Sunday May 3 - Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes, 12 miles
Monday May 4 - Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve, 10 miles
Tuesday May 5 - Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar, 14 miles
Wednesday May 6 - Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe, 12 miles
Thursday May 7 - We will travel back to Lisbon by bus after breakfast in time to fly home on the same day. Or extend your holiday by visiting Lisbon, Porto or the Algarve.
DIFFICULTY:
You will need the fitness to cover up to 14 miles each day. The ascent is moderate but much of the trail is over sand which can make the distance more challenging.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- 5 nights guesthouse, hotel or hostel accommodation
- 4 breakfasts
- A full itinerary of hikes
- A trip organiser (Mountain Leader and 1st aid certified)
- Luggage transfer for our 4 hiking days (one bag of 15kg max)
- Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunches, evening meals and 1 breakfast
- Flights (see below)
- Airport Transfers (see below)
- Travel Insurance
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS:
We would recommend travelling to Lisbon on Friday 1 May (or before) and spending a night in Lisbon before catching the Saturday morning bus to Porto Covo at around 10:30am (exact May schedule TBC). This would allow us an extra afternoon walk from Porto Covo to visit the spectacular coastline towards the north of the Fishermen's Trail head. The organiser can advise on recommended Lisbon accommodation and we can meet up in the city.
It is also possible to catch a morning flight on Saturday 2 May and travel to Porto Covo on the same day on the afternoon bus service. The last bus departs from Lisbon at around 16.00 (exact May schedule TBC).
On Thursday May 7 we will get back to Lisbon at around 13.30 (exact May schedule TBC). It will only be possible to catch flights departing that day after 16.00.
HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP:
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Account Number: 22440622
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