The Full Rota Vicentina

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The Full Rota Vicentina

  • Walk from Alentejo to the Algarve on Portugal's famous Rota Vicentina
  • Enjoy the combination of rugged clifftops and pristine sandy beaches
  • Discover varied nature including pretty wildflowers, fragrant pine trees, and nesting storks
  • Eat grilled fish with a glass of "vinho" in authentic Portuguese villages
  • Overnight stays in traditional guesthouses and small boutique hotels
Walk the Rota Vicentina, starting in the bewitching Alentejo region, and finishing in the Algarve at Cabo Sao Vicente, Europe's most south-westerly point. Combining the routes once used by local fishermen to access the sea with a few brief detours inland through scented groves of pine and cork trees, weave your way between traditional fishing villages and coastal towns. Spot plentiful birdlife nesting on the cliffs, walk over pristine sandy beaches and at the end of the day relax and enjoy delicious seafood accompanied by a glass of "vinho".

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Porto Covo Day 2 Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes 12.3 miles / 19.8 km Day 3 Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve/Longueira 9.5 miles / 15.5 km Day 4 Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar 13.5 miles / 22 km Day 5 Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe 11.8 miles / 19.1 km Day 6 Odeceixe to Aljezur (via Odeceixe Beach) 14.1 miles / 22.8 km Day 7 Aljezur to Arrifana, transfer to Aljezur 10.6 miles / 17.2 km Day 8 Transfer to Arrifana, Walk to Carrapateira 12.2 miles / 19.7 km Day 9 Loop walk from Carrapateira 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 10 Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo 9.5 miles / 15.4 km Day 11 Walk to Cabo Sao Vicente, transfer to Sagres 8.4 miles / 13.6 km Day 12 Onward Travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 17kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 17kg is equivalent to 100 cans of coke. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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