Fishermen´s Trail - Rota Vicentina | Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal Hiking & Trekking

Fishermen´s Trail - Rota Vicentina

location_onVila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal | Hiking & Trekking
This experience offers tranquility and a lot of distance walking by yourself, allowing you to explore the feeling of discovery in nature. This fishermen´s trail is unique in Europe and a great achievement to get to your best memories. SW Portugal.
Starting at $538 per trip pp
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Self-guided Walking tour
» 5 Nights
» 4 days Hiking
» 19km walking distance per day

78Km/48Miles - Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate

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Walking Tour Itinerary – Rota Vicentina

Day 1 – Arrival in Porto Covo & Welcome Briefing
After check-in, a member of the Vicentina Travel team will welcome you and provide a full briefing about the route, logistics, and safety. All trails are well marked and form part of the Rota Vicentina's Historical Way and Fishermen's Trail.
Accommodation: Local B&B

Day 2 – Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes (20 km)
A moderate walk with little shade, crossing coastal paths and sandy stretches. This largely untouched landscape offers breathtaking ocean views and the chance to observe traditional fishermen at work. For less experienced walkers, shorter alternatives of 14 km or 8 km can be arranged.
Accommodation: Local B&B

Day 3 – Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve (15 or 18 km)
An easy coastal walk through pine forests, dunes, and along dramatic cliff tops. You will pass secluded beaches before reaching the charming fishing village of Almograve.
Accommodation: Local B&B

Day 4 – Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar (22 km)
Walking south along beaches and clifftop paths, with an optional detour to the small fishing harbor of Entrada da Barca. Enjoy panoramic ocean views, dunes, and the chance to spot cliff-nesting storks. The route passes through Cavaleiro and the lighthouse at Cabo Sardão before arriving in Zambujeira do Mar.
Accommodation: Local B&B

Day 5 – Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe (18 km)
A stunning coastal trail past Carvalhal Beach, the former home of fado legend Amália Rodrigues, and the picturesque village of Azenha do Mar — an ideal stop for fresh seafood. The walk continues to the river of Odeceixe, marking your arrival in the first village of the Algarve.
Accommodation: Local B&B

Day 6 – End of Tour
After breakfast, your self-guided walking adventure comes to an end.

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Feb. 1 To June 23


Ppp Based On Two Sharing A Room
Price per person: 489€ (based on 2 people sharing a room)
Single Supplement: 205€
Solo Travellers Supp.: 215€

Includes:
Briefing at the first hotel on arrival and arrival package delivery;
5 nights using bed & breakfast (always with private bathroom);
One Map 1: 55 000 and One Guidebook in English, German, or French, per room;
Recommended restaurants list;
Luggage transfers;
Local support (phone line);
4x4 emergency support vehicle
GPX files on request.

Price excludes
Travel to the start and from the finish of your walk;
Transfers not mentioned on the voucher;
Travel insurance;
Meals other than breakfast;



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Couples, small groups and families

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We use small hotels and local guesthouses owned by locals and it´s reallly easy

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Pets are not allowed

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Description Distance
Rent a Bike
1 km
Rent a Kayak
1km
River Boat Trip
1km
Adventure Activities
1km


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Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal 7645

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Fishermen´s Trail - Rota Vicentina

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Updated: Jan 15, 2026 | Viewed 4,924 times.








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