Rota Vicentina

A breathtaking network of coastal and rural trails winding through the wild Atlantic cliffs and authentic villages of southwest Portugal.

450 km

TOTAL LENGHT

13 days

DURATION

150 m

MAX ELEVATION

THE ROUTE

Trail map

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HIKE DETAILS

Stages

  • São Torpes > Porto Covo
    10 km
  • Porto Covo > Vila Nova de Milfontes
    20 km
  • Vila Nova de Milfontes > Almograve
    15,5 km
  • Almograve > Zambujeira do Mar 22 km
  • Zambujeira do Mar > Odeceixe 18,5 km
  • Odeceixe > Aljezur
    22,5 km
  • Aljezur > Arrifana 17,5 km

  • Arrifana > Carrapaterira
    20 km
  • Carrapateira > Vila d Bispo
    16 km
  • Vila do Bispo > Sagres
    20,5 km
  • Sagres > Salema
    19,5 km
  • Salema > Luz
    12 km
  • Luz > Lagos
    11 km

Best time to go

Spring

march-june

Autumn

semptember-november

Summer

june-semptember

winter

november-march

Final Tips from Local Guides

  • If you hike between March and June, keep your eyes on the jagged cliffs (cliffsides). You will see White Storks nesting on the rocky pinnacles right above the ocean.
  • Look for the "harder" sand or follow the narrow tracks made by local fishermen. If you are struggling, try to walk where the vegetation is slightly firmer.

Packing List

  • Trail runners or light boots
  • Sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 2L water bladder
  • Swimsuit
  • Rain poncho
  • Shower sandals or flip-flops
  • Blister kit
  • Microfiber towel
  • Power bank
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