Portugal's Rota Vicentina

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This guidebook explores the Rota Vicentina, a 220km walking route along the stunning Atlantic coastline of Portugal's Alentejo and Algarve regions. The trek consists of 12 stages, merging the Caminho Histórico (the Historical Way) and the Trilho dos Pescadores (the Fishermen's Trail), starting in Santiago do Cacém and concluding at Cabo de São Vicente. For those preferring a loop, an alternative 11-stage circular route is available, moving inland from Odeceixe back to Santiago do Cacém. Ideal for a two-week getaway in spring or late summer to autumn, the Rota Vicentina showcases diverse landscapes, from coastal fishing villages to wooded river valleys. The guide provides accommodation options, local area insights, and a glossary of Portuguese terms for navigating signs and maps. Walkers will encounter rare birdlife, such as white storks nesting on sea stacks, and enjoy delectable Portuguese cuisine, including famous custard tarts and unique goose barnacles. With vibrant cultural traditions and rich history reflected in Arab-era castles and 15th-century Age of Discovery sites, this route offers delightful surprises at every turn along the Portuguese Atlantic coast.