Walking Guides

Fisherman's Trail

The ultimate guide: 13 stages, 226.5km of stunning coastal walking.

Sagres to Salema

Detailed stage 11 guide: 9 beaches, fortresses and ancient menhirs.

Menhirs of Vila do Bispo

Ancient standing stones on the Fisherman's Trail.

14 September 2026

Luggage Transfer on the Rota Vicentina: A Complete Guide to Hiking Without Carrying Your Backpack

Everything you need to know to walk the Rota Vicentina without carrying your bag: how luggage transfer works, what to pack in your daypack, and how to choose the right service.

11 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 3: Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve

A 15.5 km stage of the Fishermen's Trail that begins with a river crossing at the mouth of the Mira and follows dunes, beaches and cliff-top paths to the quiet village of Almograve.

8 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 2: Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes

A demanding 20 km day on the Fishermen's Trail, following dunes, beaches and high sandy cliffs from Porto Covo past Pessegueiro Island to the river town of Vila Nova de Milfontes.

6 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 1: São Torpes to Porto Covo

The official opening stage of the Fishermen's Trail: 10 km from São Torpes through sandy beaches, rocky coves and coastal dunes to the whitewashed village of Porto Covo.

6 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 0: Sines to São Torpes — Optional Extension

An optional 8-10 km approach on the Fishermen's Trail, connecting historic Sines to the route's official starting point at São Torpes Beach through the town's medieval centre and industrial coastline.

25 August 2026

Vegetarian Sandwich Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Vegetarian Sandwich Pack combines a fresh sandwich with boiled egg on dark seeded bread with lettuce and tomato, a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Salmon Sandwich Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Salmon Sandwich Pack combines a fresh salmon sandwich on dark seeded bread with lettuce and tomato, a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Chicken Sandwich Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Chicken Sandwich Pack combines a fresh grilled chicken sandwich on dark seeded bread with lettuce and tomato, a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Vegetarian Salad Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Vegetarian Salad Pack combines a fresh salad with boiled egg (for 1 or 2 people), a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Salmon Salad Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Salmon Salad Pack combines a fresh salmon salad (for 1 or 2 people), a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Chicken Salad Lunch Pack

Starting in September, Traking Transfers' Chicken Salad Pack combines a fresh grilled chicken salad (for 1 or 2 people), a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

21 August 2026

Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo

A 16 km stage through the wildest side of the Costa Vicentina: four dramatic beaches, a 12th-century Islamic fishing settlement, cliff-nesting white storks found nowhere else on Earth, and rare endemic dune flora, before reaching Vila do Bispo.

18 August 2026

Vila do Bispo to Sagres

A 20.5 km stage of the Fishermen's Trail to the "end of the known world" — Cape St. Vincent — crossing nine dramatic beaches, sea cliffs, forts from the Age of Discovery, and one of Europe's best birdwatching sites, before arriving in Sagres.

16 August 2026

Trekking Pole Rental

Starting in September, Traking Transfers will offer trekking pole rental, delivered and collected together with your luggage, for more balance and less effort on the Rota Vicentina.

16 August 2026

Fresh Lunch Packs

Starting in September, Traking Transfers will offer fresh, healthy Lunch Packs — salads, sandwiches, energy bars, nuts, fruit and drinks — prepared daily to accompany every walk on the Rota Vicentina.