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Day 1: Arrival in Vila Nova de Milfontes<\/b>
\n<\/b>After arrival in the coastal town of Vila Nova de Milfontes, located on the banks of the River Mira, and having moving into the stylish Bed & Breakfast in the centre of town, you may wish to take the ferry to the sandy beach Praia das Furnas, visit Fort S\u00e2o Clemente or do some lunch shopping for tomorrow in the old town centre.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 2: From Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes (16.5 – 19.5 km \/ 10 – 12 mi)<\/b>
\n<\/b>After a short taxi ride (included), the stage begins in Porto Covo, on the first section of the Fishermen\u2019s Trail, part of the Rota Vicentina. It’s a demanding start, with paths through several sandy beaches and the vast dunes of Ilha do Pessegueiro. The biodiversity of the dune flora is remarkable. Due to strong, salty winds, pines, rosemary, and sunflowers grow almost horizontally. After 16.5 km, you can request a taxi (not included) in Canal if you’d prefer to skip the final 3 km. <\/p>\n

<\/span>Day 3: From Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve (12\u201315 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>The day begins with a boat-taxi crossing of the estuary (not included) to Furnas beach, where the Fishermen\u2019s Trail continues. If the boat isn\u2019t operating, you\u2019ll need to cross the Mira River on foot (or by taxi) via a 1 km bridge offering beautiful views of the reedbeds. The landscape is varied, with native coastal vegetation interspersed with \u201cexotic\u201d acacias and farmland. Old quarries in the dunes testify to the constant changes along this coast. <\/span><\/p>\n

In Almograve, a taxi (included) will take you and your luggage to your hotel in Zambujeira.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 4: From Almograve to Zambujeira (11\u201320 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>In the morning, a taxi takes you back to Almograve, where today\u2019s coastal walk begins, passing Cape Sard\u00e3o and its lighthouse, with the option to stop for food or drinks. If you\u2019re tired, you can ask the driver to drop you off in Cavaleiro (9 km less walking). <\/span><\/p>\n

Day 5: From Zambujeira to Odeceixe (19 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>Today you follow the Fishermen\u2019s Trail again. Rolling dunes alternate with rocky areas where storks nest. You\u2019ll pass several beaches: Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, Machados, and Am\u00e1lia. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stop for lunch at the fish restaurant in Azenha do Mar before continuing to the Seixe River, which separates Alentejo from the Algarve. You\u2019ll stay in the upper part of the village of Odeceixe. <\/span><\/p>\n

Day 6: From Odeceixe to Aljezur (19\u201323 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>From the hotel, you walk through cultivated fields and open landscapes with heather and aromatic shrubs. After a coffee stop at Rogil\u2019s best pastry shop, you can choose to follow the coast to Amoreira beach (taxi not included from Amoreira to Aljezur) or take a shorter inland trail. Your modern hotel in Aljezur has a small pool and is near one of the village\u2019s best restaurants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Day 7: From Aljezur to Arrifana (17 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>From the hotel, you climb to the medieval fortress with views over the valley and coast. Cross the plateau to Monte Cl\u00e9rigo beach, then continue south to Arrifana, inhabited since Phoenician times. Here stood a Ribat \u2013 an Islamic monastery-fortress founded in the 12th century by Ibn Qas\u00ee, a Sufi and spiritual leader. Today, only ruins remain in this stunning location.<\/p>\n

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From Arrifana beach, a taxi will take you back to your hotel in Aljezur.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 8: From Arrifana to Carrapateira (16\u201323 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>Today’s route depends on the tide: the Fishermen\u2019s Trail is only possible at low tide due to impassable cliff sections. The alternative is the Historical Way along the Rota Vicentina through rural landscapes with Mediterranean scrub, pine forests, and cork oak fields. The day begins with a short taxi transfer to Arrifana (or Monte Novo, for a shorter walk). <\/span><\/p>\n

Day 9: Rest day or circular walk in Carrapateira (10\u201322 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>After a week of walking, the beautiful Carrapateira area invites rest: at the vast Bordeira beach, Amado beach, or simply relaxing in the village, where tourists, surfers, and fishermen coexist peacefully. <\/span>For those who want to walk, there\u2019s a short circular trail past two sandy beaches or a longer one to the restored village of Pedralva, with a caf\u00e9-restaurant and pizzeria.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 10: From Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo (16\u201319 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>In the morning, continue south along cliff-top coastal trails and rolling inland paths until reaching Vila do Bispo. At the beginning of the stage, it\u2019s common to see fishermen on rocky outcrops. <\/span><\/p>\n

Day 11: From Vila do Bispo to Sagres (20 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>A spectacular stage through the southwesternmost point of Europe, with limestone cliffs. Visit the lighthouse and the ancient fortress at Cape St. Vincent before continuing to Sagres fortress. You\u2019ll stay in this coastal town for two nights, near the beach and Baleeira marina. <\/span><\/p>\n

Day 12: From Sagres to Salema (16\u201320 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>One of the most challenging stages of the Fishermen\u2019s Trail, with constant ups and downs along the cliffs. Also one of the most beautiful, with bizarre rock formations shaped by wind and water. You can swim at beaches like Martinhal, Barranco, Ingrina, Zavial, Furnas, Figueira, or Salema. Along the way are remnants of Roman ceramic workshops and an 18th-century fortress at Ponte da Fisga. <\/span>
\n<\/span>If you prefer a shorter walk, you can ask the taxi to pick you up in Figueira (16 km) instead of Salema, as you will return to Sagres at the end of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 13: From Salema to Lagos (17\u201323 km)<\/b>
\n<\/b>A taxi takes you back to Salema or slightly further east to Burgeau, where the final stage of the Fishermen\u2019s Trail begins. Along the way, you can admire the sea caves and natural arches at Ponte da Piedade and Camilo beach. This coastline was fortified by Romans, Arabs, and Portuguese against pirates. The walk ends in the historic town of Lagos, by the Bensafrim River. <\/span><\/p>\n

Day 14: <\/strong>End of the program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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