Day 1: Transfer –Porto Côvo
Reception of the participants.
Transfer from Lisbon or Faro Airport
Accommodation: Hotel Porto Covo
Day 2 – Walking from Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes
This is the beach section, where you will walk along the vast sand dunes area of Ilha do
Pessegueiro, Aivados and Malhão beaches and discover small deserted coves that will surprise
you. It is a tiring walking day though, given its extension and the constant sandy terrain.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: DIFFICULT
DISTANCE: 20 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 7 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 167 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 149 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 51 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 1 M
Accommodation in Vila Nova de Milfontes
http://www.casadoadro.com.pt
Day 3 – Walking from Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve
This is a day to purify your soul thanks to the overwhelming views over Vila Nova de Milfontes
and the Mira river that meets the ocean here. It is a short and accessible hiking day so that you
may enjoy the area to its fullest extent.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate
DISTANCE: 15 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 5 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 88 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 116 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 53 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 0 M
Accommodation in Vila Nova Milfontes
http://www.casadoadro.com.pt/
Day 4 – Walking from Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar
Small fishing harbours, reddish sand dunes, the scent of pine tree forests and the sight, seen
nowhere else in the world, of storks nesting on the cliffs make this walk a true balm for your
senses.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate
DISTANCE: 22 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 7 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 203 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 193 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 90 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 4 M
Accommodation in Zambujeira do Mar
http://www.alpenduradas.com/pt/
Day 5 – Walking from Zambujeira do Mar to Brejão/Odeceixe
You will be passing the beaches of Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, Machados and Amália on the way to
Azenha do Mar, where you will find a natural fishing harbour. To top it all enjoy one of the
most outstanding views in the entire territory: Odeceixe beach seen from the majestic Ponta
em Branco.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT
DISTANCE: 18 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 7 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 263 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 283 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 74 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 1 M
Accommodation in Brejão/Odeceixe
http://www.cerrodafontinha.com/homepage-en/
Day 6 – Walking from Odeceixe to Rogil
This section takes you along the streets of Odeceixe village, through the foodplains of Seixe
River, the scrublands along the dunes and the farmed fields, where each season’s traditional
products are still patiently grown as in older times.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy
DISTANCE: 14,5 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 4.5 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 362 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 281 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 89 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 2 M
Accommodation in Brejão/Odeceixe
http://www.cerrodafontinha.com/homepage-en/
Day 7 – Odeceixe to Aljezur
This walk through the coastal upland crosses pastures and farmland growing sweet potatoes,
maize, peanuts and tomatoes, interspersed with areas of pine and eucalyptus trees.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy
DISTANCE: 19.5 KM
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 6 HOURS
ACCUMULATED CLIMB: 305 M
ACCUMULATED DESCENT: 312 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 132 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE: 8 M
Accommodation in Aljezur
http://www.vicentinahotel.com/hotel-overview.html
Day 8 – Transfer from Aljezur to Lisbon or Faro (Taxi + train)
Transfer by train
of Alentejo. It is a long distance walk with choice along the coast line called the Fishermen’s Trail or slightly in land called the Historical Way. Both trails are broken up into suitable walking stages. This part of Portugal is beautiful with wonderful cliff walks and sandy beaches and dunes to small hills passing by little villages as you walk. The trail has been developed over the past few years by the communities and associations and is a wonderful place to explore.
