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Walking the Wild South West Coast of Portugal
This tour follows selected paths of the South West Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.
Considered one of the finest stretches of preserved European coastlines, the Rota Vicentina begins in Santiago do Cacém and finishes at the once called the edge of the known world - the Cape of St. Vincent.
 

This GR is divided between the Fishermen’s Trail and the Historic Route, the first following ancient paths to hidden beaches and secret fishing grounds, and the latter brings us inland, along the pastoral landscape and farming terrains that connect the small house clusters scattered in this vast area.

Both trails are a rewarding way of seeing the real Alentejo and Algarve regions of Portugal and walk on unforgettable routes full of tradition. Our uniquely designed “opt-out system” allows you to walk the whole walk or just parts of it, so that you can spend more time sightseeing if you prefer!
We start our walking week in Porto Covo, a small fishing village with colourful houses and a pleasant square, with small coved beaches. Not far from here, Vila Nova de Milfontes stands on the north margin of the Mira River, a region of vast sand beaches, dramatic coastlines, and unspoilt rural countryside.

In Odemira, where the luxuriant green valleys are, the streams shape the landscape. The smells are different, the flowers have vibrant colours and the views over the hills are breath-taking.
Unique places shape this week. In small villages like Carrapateira and Arrifana, the Atlantic sea is king. A paradise for surfers, where goose barnacles are dangerously harvested by brave men on the cliffs, under the pounding fury of the waves. And as we reach the end of the Vicentina Route and we look beyond the cliffs of São Vicente and the vastness of the sea in front of us, we understand why this is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal.


What's included
Accommodation: 7 nights in a twin standard room
- 4 nights in Porto Covo (local touristic tax included)
- 3 nights in Vale da Telha, Aljezur (local touristic tax included)
- Shared en-suite room

Optional
-Single supplement available with a surcharge
-Extra nights available on request


Meals
- 7 Breakfasts at the hotel


Transport
- Arrival airport transfer at 15h from Faro Airport to Hotel in Porto Covo
- Departure airport transfer at 9h from Hotel in Vale da Telha to the airport
- All transports to walks and activities (as outlined)
Optional: Additional transfers are available on request at an extra cost


Tour Leaders
-Dedicated English-speaking local tour leader.
The tour leader will assist and guide the group throughout the holidays, handle all the arrangements and other needs that might arise, making sure that you don’t have to worry about planning your days and you can enjoy your holiday. Each evening, your tour leader will discuss the details and program for the following day


Walks and Activities
-Meet & Greet at the Hotel on arrival – 18h
-Walks according to program