Portugal Rota Vicenta: 27/11/2025 - 04/12/2025

Away from the crowded beaches of the southern Algarve, the significantly quieter Costa Vicentina is a breath of (salty) fresh air, with typical Portuguese villages and a famous long-distance path to follow. The Fishermen's Trail of the Rota Vicentina winds to a spectacular and
protected coastal landscape, past craggy rocky outcrops, sand dunes and imposing beaches with huge waves to the Cabo São Vicente; the most south-westerly tip of Europe and a useful landmark among sailors for centuries. Overnight stays in family run hotels and dinner with plain fresh fish, fine wines and tasty pastries: this is how Portugal is meant to be.

Day 1 (27/11/2025) Arrival in Zambujeira
Arrival at rural boutique hotel near Zambujeira, an old farm converted into boutique hotel with cottage like rooms the surrounding countryside. A perfect place to recover from the flight and hectic urban lifestyle.
Note: Due to the distance a taxi drive is necessary to the restaurant and back
Hotel in Zambujeira: Monte do Papa Leguas
www.montedopapaleguas.pt Meals: None

Day 2 (28/11/2025) From Almograve to Zambujeira
This morning you start off with a short taxi transfer to the village of Almograve. Your 7-hour walk along the way-marked foot path "Rota Vicentina" takes you along the coast, via Cavalheiro and the lighthouse at Cape Sardao, enjoying spectacular cliffs on the way back to
Zambujeira de Mar.
Note: Due to the distance a taxi drive is necessary to the restaurant and back
Challenge: 6 / 3 hrs, 20 -11 km, 175 m ascent and 90 m descent.
Hotel in Zambujeira: Monte do Papa Leguas
www.montedopapaleguas.pt Meals: B

Day 3 (29/11/2025) From Zambujeira to Odeceixe
Today you follow again part of the Rota Vicentina along the coast. Rolling dunes alternate with rocky shores where storks nest. Along beaches, by way of the fishing village at Azenha do Mar, you do a 5-hour walk to reach the rural town of Odeceixe.
Challenge: 5.5 - 6 hrs, 18.9 km , 220 m ascent, 230 m descent.
Hotel in Odeceixe: Casas do Moinho www.casasdomoinho.com
Meals: B

Day 4 (30/11/2025) From Odeceixe to Aljezur
Today you follow the Rota Vicentina inland to the Medieval town of Aljezur. First you follow rural tracks and quiet tarmac lanes, winding through farmed fields. Then through an open landscape of heather and fragant shrubs. If you want to stay walking always on the coast you can take the tour to Praia da Amoreira (taxi from Praia da Amoreira to Aljezur not included). To shorten the walk, you can ask to ride with the luggage transport to skip 10 km. Your modern hotel in Aljezur has a small swimming pool.
Challenge: 2.5 / 5.5 hrs, 8.5 -18.5 km, 70 / 145 m ascent, 70 / 150 m ascent.
Hotel in Aljezur: Vicentina Hotel www.vicentinahotel.com
Meals: B

Day 5 (01/12/2025) From Arrifana to Carrapateira
Again, your route choice for the day will depend on the tides, but whatever you do, the day starts with a short taxi ride to the fishing village of Arrifana. If tides are low, you can walk along rocky strands and sandy beaches. If water levels are high, you take an alternate route further inland via Bordeira to Carrapateira. Afternoon transfer to your accommodation
Challenge: 4.5 / 6 / 7 hrs, 15.5 - 18.5 - 23 km, 175 / 200 / 325 m ascent, 250 / 265 / 425 m descent
Hotel in Pedralva: Aldea da Pedralva www.aldeiadapedralva.com
Meals: B

Day 6 (02/12/2025) From Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo
After a short transfer to Carrapateira, you walk to the hotel in Vila do Bispo. In between sections on the coast and others inland, depending on the tides. Near the start of the walk, you’ll have a good chance of spotting fishermen perched high on the cliffs. Your route ends in historic Vila do Bispo, where you spend the night at a lovely hotel with an indoor swimming pool and sauna.
Challenge: 5.5 - 6.5 hrs, 15.5 - 18.5 km, 400 m ascent, 340 m descent
Hotel in Vila do Bispo www.hotelmirasagres.com
Meals: B

Day 7 (03/12/2025) From Vila do Bispo to Cabo Sao Vicente
The last hike takes you through pastures and fields to the most South-western point of Portugal. You walk along a flat track and narrow fishermen’s paths above rocky shores. If the weather is warm, option of stopping for a swim at ‘Praia do Ponto Ruiva’. This last walk of the trip ends at windy Cape Sao Vicente with sweeping views of the ocean. Taxi transfer back to your hotel in Vila do Bispo. (Option to continue on foot to Sagres, 6 km extra)
Challenge: 4 - 4.5 hrs, 14 km, 150 m ascent, 200 m descent.
Hotel in Vila do Bispo www.hotelmirasagres.com
Meals: B

Day 8 (04/12/2025) From Vila do Bispo to Cabo Sâo Vicente =>
Lisbon
After breakfast your arrangement ends.
INCLUDED
 Accommodation for 7 nights in charming boutique hotels in the Alentejo & Algarve
 All breakfast from day 2 till 8
 All Transfers to and from walks according to program from day 2till day 7
 Transfers between hotel and restaurants in Zambujeira
 Luggage transport days 2,4,6, and 8
 Bilingual local and female walking guide from morning day 2 till
afternoon day 8

OPTIONAL SERVICES (to be booked in advance)
 Transfer from Faro airport to hotel in Zambujeira and from hotel in Vila
do Bispo to Faro airport
 Transfer from Lisbon airport to hotel in Zambujeira and from hotel in Vila do Bispo to Lisbon airport

NOT INCLUDED
 Private transfer between Lisbon airport and Hotel Monte do Papa Leguas
 Private transfer between Mira Sagres and Lisbon airport
 All lunches and dinners
 Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurances etc.

PRICE:
750.- CHF per person