Fisherman’s Trail

Fisherman’s Trail

  • Trailhead: Porto Covo
  • Distance: 75 km point-to-point
  • Time Needed: 4 days
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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The Rota Vicentina Fisherman’s Trail is a 4-day trek along the Vicentina Coast. The trail starts in Porto Covo in the Alentejo region and ends in Odeceixe in the Algarve. Clinging to the coast almost the whole time, this exhilarating multi-day hike in Portugal gives you access to remote beaches and secret coves.

Without a question, this is our favorite Portugal hiking destination. The coast is rugged and wild. The air is heavy with salt and wild herbs. And, it looks like the coast is collapsing into the Atlantic in a perpetual effort to join the sea. Still confused? Book online taxi in Albufeira

Fisherman’s Trail Route

  • Day 1: Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes (20 km, 6:30 hrs)
  • Day 2: Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve (15 km, 5:30 hrs)
  • Day 3: Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar (22 km, 6 hrs)
  • Day 4: Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe (18 km, 5:30 hrs)

Fisherman’s Trail Accommodation

You’ll overnight in guesthouses, or hostels along the way. Note: wild camping isn’t allowed. Make reservations a few weeks before you start the trek. Here’s where you should stay in each village.

  • Day 1: Raminhos Guest House (budget), VILLA EIRA Boutique Houses(midrange), or Guarda Rios (luxury) in Vila Nova de Milfontes
  • Day 2: Almograve Beach Hostel (budget), or AL Casa das Andorinhas (budget) in Almograve
  • Day 3: Hostel Nature (budget), or  Azul (midrange) in Zambujeira do Mar
  • Day 4: Bohemian Antique Guesthouse (budget), Casa Luar (midrange), or Casas Do Moinho (luxury) in Odeceixe

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