This is an amazing oceanic hike that will take you from the beginning of the Vicentina Coast Natural park and along some of the most secluded beaches in the “Costa Vicentina”, experiencing the laidback and relaxed atmosphere of this region of the Alentejo Southwest, characterized by wuaint fisehrmen villages, oceanic views, abundance of birds and natural beauty. Enjoy your hikes in these peaceful rolling hills, discovering these great natural parks.
Walk along the Southwest Alentejo natural park, the finest preserved stretch of European coastline, covering over 100 km. These Parks include various unique species of animal and plant life, and are visited by many zoologists and botanists from all parts of the world.
Experience the tremendous variety of beaches, including long stretches of sand and small beaches nested between the cliffs and rocks. Beaches such as Porto Covo, Malhão, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Almograve, Monte Clérigo, Arrifana and Praia do Amado, many of them preserved in a virtually unspoiled state.
Hike from Porto Covo to Cape of São Vicente and the nearby Sagres promontory that housed the famous nautical school founded by the Infante D. Henrique in the 15th century. The trails of the Alentejo provide a great atmosphere for walking and hiking tours with its gentler topography.
With its trademark gastronomy and great wines, it’s a great opportunity to taste the amazing fresh fish and seafood that are abundant in this region, as well as the local pastries.
Challenge yourself in this walking tour, by hiking towards the viewpoints and get a privileged look at the atlantic beaches. Choose everyday between shorter or longer hikes and define your own goals and pace throughout your riding experience.
4 of us went to Portugal for some active vacations and besides cycling we also booked a self-guided tour in the ...
Pick up at Lisbon Airport or hotel and transfer to your hotel in Porto Covo. Tour briefing. The rest of the day is free to relax at your hotel or enjoy the beach just across from your hotel.
Hotel – Refúgio da Praia – Seaside & Nature
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll start walking from your hotel along the beaches of Aivados and Malhão towards the center of Vila Nova de Milfontes. Most of the route goes along a coastal sandy trail and over the dunes so typical of this part of the coast. It’s a long day with considerable difficulty due to the sandy tracks and dunes, with just a few opportunities to stop for a coffee and refreshments before Vila Nova de Milfontes. If you happen to walk during the low tide you’ll be able to do so on the water’s edge, skipping the wide tracks in the dunes.
Hotel – Casa do Adro
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time you’ll be transferred to Almograve. Your walk will start from the beach of Almograve, and as soon as you pass the small fishing harbour you’ll walk along the trail on top of the dramatic sandstone cliffs overlooking the ocean, full of birds nesting and a somewhat lunar landscape. Roughly half way you’ll get to the small village of Cavaleiro, where you can stop for a break and some refreshments. After Cavaleiro you’ll re-enter the cliff trails of Cabo Sardão, with its lighthouse right along the trail, distancing just 5 km from your hotel for the day. Just follow the signs that say Herdade do Touril.
Hotel - Herdade do Touril
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave your hotel and join the cliff trail again that will lead you to Porto da Barca, a small fishing port at the end of a narrow and steep downhill trail. After crossing the port you’ll enter the walking path to Zambujeira do Mar, a quaint little village most known for its summer music festival. Continue along the coast walking along the Alteirinhos and Carvalhal beaches. When you reach Amália beach, right after you emerged from the forested area, you’ll be having some of the most spectacular views of the Vicentina Coast. Continue on the trail past Amália until you reach the north side of Odeceixe beach. Come down the trail and enter the paved road that will lead you parallel to the river until you cross the bridge and go up the village to your hotel.
Hotel – Casas do Moinho
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time you’ll be transferred to the Castle of Aljezur from where today’s walk will start. After admiring the views from the castle walk along the Amoreira valley through Vale da Telha and then to Monte Clérigo where you’ll be able to get a privileged view over Amoreira Beach and have a few refreshments at the restaurants on edge of the cliff and overlooking the beach. From here you’ll head south along the coast and cliffs of Ponta da Atalaia and then reaching Arrifana, where you’ll be marvelled with the views.
Hotel – Herdade Monte do Sol
Breakfast at the hotel. On this day there will be no opportunities to buy refreshments until you reach your destination in Carrapateira, so prepare” You’ll start your walk going downhill to Canal beach, careful because it’s a steep descent! From there you’ll have a long steady climb on dirt roads to the top of this hilly coastal area unitl you reach a forested area of eucalyptus. You’ll be going up and down a series of hills in this area until the landscape opens up and you’ll start to go downhill towards the coast and the beach of Bordeira. When the trail joins with the road you’ll be very close to your hotel in Carrapateira.
Hotel – Casa Fajara
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time you’ll be transferred to Vila do Bispo. From this village you’ll enter the last stretch of your walking tour. This day is fertile in dramatic landscape as you near the tall cliffs of the São Vicente Cape and Sagres. The first part of the route will be done in wide gravel or dirt roads and as you get nearer to the cape you’ll start seeing the profound blue of the ocean. You’ll walk a stretch of fabulous coastal views between Ponta Ruiva and the Cape. From the cape you can continue east along the coast, along the paved road, passing the Beliche Fort and Beach as well as the Sagres Fortress. Be sure to visit them! From the fortress you’re just a stone’s throw away from you hotel and the end of your tour.
Hotel – Memmo Baleeira
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to Lisbon or Faro Airport.
If you have a group and want to make this a private tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2019, and may suffer from additional changes, due to the availability of the hotels and activities listed in the program. Does not dispense confirmation of this information by Live Love Hike.
If you have a group and want to make this a private tour, or want to schedule a different date than the ones listed above, we are available to customize this and other experiences to better suit your needs and availability. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
All prices include VAT and may be subject to change. The information in this program is valid up to 31/12/2019, and may suffer from additional changes, due to the availability of the hotels and activities listed in the program. Does not dispense confirmation of this information by Live Love Hike.
