Rota Vicentina: Fishermen's Trail Highlights
Rota Vicentina: Fishermen's Trail Highlights
Rota Vicentina: Fishermen's Trail Highlights
6 Days Starting and ending in Porto Côvo
Visiting: Porto Covo, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Almograve, Longueira / Almograve, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe, Faro District
Tour operator:
Tour code:
106
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This Fishermen’s Trail highlights holiday is a six day, self-guided adventure, taking in the saltiest and most sumptuous parts of one of Portugal’s most celebrated long-distance walking routes. Starting in Porto Côvo and finishing in Odeceixe, this holiday covers 74km in total, with some transfer shortcuts to all the hot highlights of the main trail along the coast. Explore the cliffs and coves, fishing villages and cultural traditions in a region protected by Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Stay in small, locally-owned hotels and guesthouses, with luggage transfers
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival - Porto Côvo/Vila Nova De Milfontes
Location: Porto Covo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Porto Covo, Mil Réis or similar
Meals Included: No Meals
Check in and find the tour materials at your accommodation.
Day 2 : Porto Côvo - Vila Nova De Milfontes | 8-20Km
Location: Porto Covo, Vila Nova de Milfontes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mil Réis or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
If you are staying in Vila Nova de Milfontes, you have a 25mins transfer to Porto Côvo (included), where you can stock up on supplies as your first day of walking is in a fantastically remote area. This is a moderate-to-strenuous walk, crossing several sandy stretches, with some superb coastal views en route. If you want to get off to a gentle start, there are options for shorter walks today, of either 14km or 8km.
Walking for the day: 20km, 6h ,↑160m ↓150m (or 14km / 8km alternative walks)
Day 3 : Milfontes - Almograve / Longueira | 15Km
Location: Vila Nova de Milfontes, Almograve, Longueira / Almograve
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vicentina Rooms or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today’s walk is an easy one, starting off by crossing the river by ferry, or via the footbridge, then continuing across fields and along cliffs, with access to several beaches, one of which is in Almograve, a perfect lunch spot. In the afternoon, walk to the village of Longueira, around 35mins inland.
Walking for the day: 15km, 5h, ↑90m ↓115m (full walk)
Day 4 : Almograve - Zambujeira Do Mar
Location: Almograve, Zambujeira do Mar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rosa dos Ventos or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue along the trail from Almograve through the unspoilt seascapes of Alentejo, Zambujeira fishing village and onto the small village of Cavaleiro, with more superb coastal views en route. Stop in Cavaleiro for supplies or treat yourself to some fine local seafood, before heading west to Cabo Sardão lighthouse. Your walk finishes in Zambujeira do Mar, considered by many to be one of the most extraordinary beaches in Portugal.
Walking for the day: 21km, 6h, ↑200m ↓200m
Day 5 : Zambujeira Do Mar - Odeceixe | 18Km
Location: Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Celeste or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
This is one of the most spectacular sections of the Fishermen’s Trail, taking you to Odeceixe, the first village in the Algarve region. Walk past the stunning Praia do Carvalhal, then on to the clifftop village of Azenha do Mar and harbour. After recharging your batteries at Azenha do Mar’s seafood restaurant, or perhaps just taking a swim in their famous natural seawater pool, continue on to Odeceixe, where the bridge over the river sets the border between Alentejo and Algarve regions.
Walking for the day: 18km, 6h, ↑260m ↓280m
Day 6 : Departure
Location: Faro District
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure or extend your stay.
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 nights accommodation
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Meals
5 breakfasts
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Detailed holiday information pack
Including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions and map
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GPS tracks
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Recommended restaurants list
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Transfer on day two to Porto Côvo (if staying in Vila Nova de Milfontes)
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Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel on all walking days
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Phone assistance by our local office/representative
What's Not Included
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Airfare and connecting land transfers
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Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable on-site)
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Any items not explicitly listed as included
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, international flights are not included
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All guides are English Speaking
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When to go?
This trip is available in February – beginning of June and mid-September – November. Best months to visit are March – May/June and October – November. The flexibility of self-guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates and you can start your trip on any date during the season. The region is benefiting from the Mediterranean climate which brings long, warm and dry summers and very mild winters. The region receives more sun each year than California. The spring season is warm, with temperatures averaging around 20-21C across the season. The autumn is typically warm and pleasant, cooling slightly by November. Late-season sun-seekers can still be found sunbathing throughout the autumn, enjoying average daily maximum temperatures ranging from 26C in September to 19C in November. December is winter’s wettest month with an average 96mm of rainfall through the month. Whilst the winter season is warm – expect the air to feel cool to mild, although you might find temperatures in the sunlight to be as high as 20C – the days are much shorter, with an average of nine hours of daylight in December. For more information, see our blog on The Fishermen’s Trail.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can, please contact us for details
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Difficulty and terrain
This holiday is appropriate for seasoned walkers and requires a reasonable level of fitness; average walking time is 5-6h per day (14-15km). Some stages can be optionally shortened. The routes are on waymarked paths and trails, including walking on sand and dirt roads, and in general, the itinerary is very easy to follow. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never try to shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our local assistance phone number. More detailed info on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you’re travelling in a group, a supplement applies to group members who would like to have a room of their own This holiday is available for solo travellers; a supplement will be charged as accommodation and luggage transfer costs are not shared (we never mix and match – solo travellers will be accommodated in single rooms)
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Natural Adventure was founded by people who love hiking and cycling in wild and wonderful places. Places that we want to keep that way. Responsible tourism has, therefore, been at the heart of what we do since the get go.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 crisis, we launched the Support Local Communities Initiative. We have enabled an option when booking a tour for customers to make a donation to support our local partners. 100% of the donations go directly to our local suppliers.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Whether you’re travelling on your own, as a couple, a group of friends, or a family, our self-guided holidays allow you the freedom to choose your own holiday companions.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our self guided walking and cycling holidays typically include: Accommodation, Breakfasts, Luggage transfers, Detailed holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps, 24/7 phone assistance by our local representative and/or our central office
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are part of the 'Safe Travels' initiative.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, as long as you can reach the next location.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Accommodations in double or twin rooms (solo travellers are usually accommodated in single rooms at an extra cost; we never mix and match)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If possible, and entirely at the discretion of the Tour Operator, a change of the dates may be possible without charging an amendment fee, provided that it is requested at least 30 days before the departure date. In some cases, we will still have to pass to you any non-refundable charges imposed by our suppliers. In all other cases, change of dates will normally be treated as a cancellation.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All places have been carefully checked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have selected accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The Natural Adventure was founded in the UK in 2009, by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter presenter, and Alex Pazderski, an avid hiker and acclaimed expedition kayaker. Both natural adventurers and keen explorers of wild places and trails, remote communities and responsible tourism partners, Peter and Alex founded our company inspired by the responsible travel values t
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The Natural Adventure requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 42 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of the natural adventure charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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