8 days tour

Hike The Rota Vicentina In Portugal

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Hike The Rota Vicentina In Portugal

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Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip. All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. โ€™Localโ€™ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Others

Malhao to Vila Nova de Milfontes guided walk Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve guided walk Boat ride through Mira River Typical seafood lunch in Almograve Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar guided walk Capela de Nossa Senhora do Mar evening walk Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe guided walk Vila do Bispo to Sagres guided walk

Transport

As this is a walking trip the majority of distances will be covered on foot. Some stretches may be done by public bus or private vehicle. On foot , Private vehicle , Boat

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโ€™re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isnโ€™t always possible which means we wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. TWIN SHARE BASIS: Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own. CHECK-IN TIME: Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโ€™re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isnโ€™t always possible which means we wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination. PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION: If youโ€™ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. FACILITIES: Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally donโ€™t provide kettles or fridges. Hotel (3 nights), Guesthouse (4 nights)

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Hike The Rota Vicentina In Portugal

  • Day 1 Day 1: Lisbon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Lisbon

      Welcome to Lisbon! Portugalโ€™s lively capital city is brimming with fascinating historical sites and fantastic restaurants. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm, where youโ€™ll meet your local leader and new travel companions. If you arrive early, perhaps take a stroll through the winding alleyways of the charming Alfama neighbourhood or pay a visit to Sao Jorge Castle. After your meeting, head out with your leader and group to get to know each other over dinner in a local restaurant, followed by a post-dinner walk around the city, which really comes to life in the evenings.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Rota Vicentina (Malhao To Vila Nova De Milfontes)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rota Vicentina (Malhao To Vila Nova De Milfontes)

      Leave Lisbon behind and drive towards the start of the ancient Fishermanโ€™s Trail in the southwest of Portugal, made up of an amazing collection of hiking tracks down through Alentejo and the Algarve. Jump out of your vehicle in the coastal parish of Malhao and lace up your boots for your first day of walking. Making the most of your seaside setting, most of todayโ€™s walk is along sandy sweeps of beach, crossing the dunes of Aivados and Malhao. Each beach you pass offers something different, from freshwater springs to sharp cliffs and hidden coves. As you walk, your leader will introduce you the hardy plants that live along the coast, defying the odds to thrive against a landscape of poor soil, salty air and hot sun. Todayโ€™s walk wraps up in Vila Nova de Milfontes, where you may like to cool off with a refreshing dip in the ocean.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Rota Vicentina (Vila Nova De Milfontes To Almograve)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rota Vicentina (Vila Nova De Milfontes To Almograve)

      Start the day with a boat ride from the mouth of the Mira River to Praia das Furnas, where youโ€™ll disembark and begin your walk. On your journey to Almograve, follow the coast and pass by marshes that serve as breeding grounds for many species of fish. If travelling over summer youโ€™ll most likely see swifts soaring overhead. Keep an eye out for small stone-age quarries tucked into the sand dunes, and you may pass a friendly local fisherman or two. Arrive in Almograve in time for lunch and head to a local restaurant with a menu brimming with fresh seafood, brought in from the fish market up the road. You may like to tuck into a tasty meal of shrimp, clams, hake or whelk. The rest of the day is for you to relax and immerse in beautiful surroundings of Almograve.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Rota Vicentina (Almograve To Zambujeira Do Mar)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Rota Vicentina (Almograve To Zambujeira Do Mar)

      Rise bright and early to hit the trail between Almograve and Zambujeira do Mar โ€“ the scenery youโ€™ll come upon today is some of the most dramatic and beautiful on your journey. Walk past high, jagged cliffs which serve as the nesting place of over twenty bird species โ€“ look out for peregrine falcons, rock doves, jackdaws and kestrels. The areaโ€™s layered geological history will become apparent as you pass red sands and oxidised sandstone from previous tropical climates, and remains of cold climate animals from a cooler past. Later in the day, take a short walk to Capela de Nossa Senhora do Mar, a charming little chapel overlooking the sea. Youโ€™ll have the option to bring along a picnic and watch the sun go down from this privileged spot.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Rota Vicentina (Zambujeira Do Mar To Odeceixe) / Aljezur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rota Vicentina (Zambujeira Do Mar To Odeceixe) / Aljezur

      Enjoy a slower start to the day before heading off for another fantastic walk, bursting with more stunning coastal scenery. Setting off from Zambujeira do Mar, walk along gentle clifftops past the beaches of Alteirinhos, Carvalhal, Machados and Amรกlia before arriving at a natural fishing harbour in Azenha do Mar. The sand dunes on this stretch of your walk are alive with activity and home to many mammals, and while they are pretty hard to spot, you may be able to see evidence of burrows and footprints. Egyptian mongooses, beech martens, otters, weasels, genets and badgers all call this part of the country home. Finish your walk in Odeceixe and enjoy some downtime to relax on the beach or explore the village, then board a private transfer and head to Aljezur, where you will spend the night.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Aljezur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Aljezur

      The day is yours to enjoy the abundance of activities available in the Aljezur area. If you want to keep the momentum going, there are plenty of scenic walking trails ranging from 5 to 15km. For those who want to make the most of the waves, head to Praia da Amoreira where you can hire a stand up paddleboard, surf gear or join in with a class, or you may prefer to rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding landscapes. Of course, if youโ€™d prefer to give your legs a rest, there are plenty of peaceful beaches to stretch out on!

  • Day 7 Day 7: Rota Vicentina (Vila Do Bispo To Sagres)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Rota Vicentina (Vila Do Bispo To Sagres)

      Transfer this morning from Aljezur to Vila do Bispo where youโ€™ll pick up another walk, first heading towards the Cabo de Sรฃo Vicente, the southwesternmost point of mainland Europe. Your leader will share stories of the capeโ€™s maritime, Phoenician and Roman past as the finish line beckons. Todayโ€™s walk will reveal rare plant life only found in this corner of Portugal, so be sure to look down as well as at the scenery around you! Skirt along the coast before finishing up in Sagres, a popular spot for surfers and holiday makers. If the name sounds familiar, it may be because of Portugalโ€™s iconic beer which is named after the town, so this evening why not grab a cool glass of cerveja and some dinner with your group.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Sagres
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Sagres

      With no walks or activities planned for today, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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