Rota Vicentina – Fishermen’s Trail and Historical Route

This is a route of approximately 275 km, divided into 14 stages, which runs mostly along the Atlantic Ocean between cliffs, wild beaches and fishing villages. It goes from Santiago de Cacém in Alentejo past the famous Cape St. Vincent and the historic town of Sagres in the Algarve, with the option to continue along the south coast to the beautiful town of Lagos. The terrain is mostly sandy and often windy.

✓ Ideal route for those looking for a wilder and more natural trail, in direct contact with the sea.

✓ It is a less crowded alternative to other European hiking routes, with the added advantage of passing through villages full of authenticity and hospitality.

✓ Spectacular cliff landscapes

✓ Unspoiled beaches, perfect for relaxing

✓ The maritime atmosphere of towns such as Vila Nova de Milfontes, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe and Sagres

✓ Excellent Portuguese food, especially fish and seafood

✓ From March to June and from September to November, when temperatures are mild and the sun is pleasant.

✓ In midsummer, the heat and little shade make the route more demanding, and hotels and beaches are crowded with tourists (with very high prices).

In Alentejo:

1 • Santiago de Cacém

2 • Santiago de Cacém – Vale Seco (18 km)

3 • Vale Seco – Cercal do Alentejo (23 km)

4 • Cercal do Alentejo – Porto Covo (18 km)

5 • Porto Covo – Vila Nova de Milfontes (20 km)

6 • Milfontes – Almograve ( 15 km)

7 • Almograve – Zambujeira do Mar (22 km)

8 • Zambujeira – Odeceixe (18 km)

In Algarve:

9 • Odeceixe – Aljezur (22 km)

10 • Aljezur – Arrifana (12 km)

11 • Arrifana – Carrapateira (22 km)

12 • Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo (22 km)

13 • Vila do Bispo – Sagres (21 km)

14 • Sagres – Salema (25 km)

15 • Salema – Lagos (20 km)